Like I said early may will be my first time hiking and I plan on going alone, I have shoes and a general idea as to what I would need to bring but would like some more guidance as to what specifically I would need. Going alone is non-negotiable so I intend to stay on the trails and follow directions so with that in mind a list of supplies I need would be very helpful.
Considering a trip to Alaska this summer in early july. The original plan was for Banff, but all the hiking permits are doled out it seems (for any of the trails people write blogs about... anyway).
So, looking in to Alaska... Doesn't seem like the travel time or costs are really any different, anyway.
One thing that I seem to have trouble finding would be marked-trail overnight hikes. It seems like the overnight hikes there are true wilderness hikes. Is that the case? Should I just find a regular campground for a night or two just for the sake of getting in a tent (and saving some cash...) and stick to day hikes? Obviously the bears are a bit of a concern for only two people as well.