3 Marine-inspired tips to help you prepare for any kind of hike

US Marines spend a lot of their time on their feet, hoofing it over rough terrain and in inhospitable conditions.

All that time in the wilderness brings with it some expertise on how to adapt.

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One of the most arduous parts of Marine Corps life and training has to be the long-distance rucks.

Covering a lot of miles with a lot of weight on your back may seem like a simple enough proposition, but as time goes by, you start to pick up on a few things that can make an otherwise grueling hike just a bit more pleasant — or at least, a bit less likely to cause you the sort of nuisance injuries that can really make a week in the field feel more like a week in hell.

While the nuts and bolts of a long-distance hike are simple enough (bring adequate food, water, and appropriate emergency gear, then just put one foot in front of the other until you're finished) there are some things you can do before you set out or carry with you on the hike that will pay dividends throughout the hump and after, as your body recovers.