When it comes to hiking, it’s a pretty broad term, and anything from a walk in the local forest to a week-long trek could be categorized as hiking. That’s why hiking is divided into different categories, although there are no official rules about what the different words mean exactly

Generally, among enthusiasts, hiking vocabulary is used according to the length of the hike:

• Day trip = Hiking that takes place over the course of one day.
• Overnight trip = A trip during which you spend the night outdoors.
• Weekend trip = A weekend-long (or weekend-long) trip, usually spending two nights outdoors, usually in national parks, using marked trails.
  
  
• Hiking = Three or more nights outdoors, carrying all equipment and changing campsites between days, targeting larger national parks and wilderness areas
  
  

  A day trip is the easiest way to enjoy nature

  It is naturally easiest to start hiking on a day trip. You usually don’t need any special equipment for a day trip and you can start with the clothes and equipment you already have at home.
  
  

  An overnight hike is a good way to test out new hiking equipment and skills.

  If you want to take your day hike a step further, the next step is to get some gear for an overnight trip. Although you can start by using lean-tos and wilderness huts for overnight stays, it is also a good idea to bring your own accommodation. Lean-tos and huts are also used by many other hikers, and you can never be sure that they will have enough space. Accommodation ( a tent , hammock or tarp ) will be on your shopping list, in addition to which you will need a sleeping bag and mat. Once you have already done cooking on a day hike, this will come naturally.