Hiking Q&A

It's pretty hard to make the decision of long sleeves or short ones...
I tend to wear long sleeves during hiking because they prevent more scratches and insects (i hate them, especially spiders and big ants)
Also long sleeves prevent getting bad sunburns...
But the problem is that you can be easily dehydrate in that way.
I personally wear lots even in Summer so it's okay with me. To be honest i've never been in a desert area myself so i shouldn't make any recommendation but even the hottest day can be very cold at night. Be sure you bring a good sleeping bag.
It's better if you have a pair of Hiking Boots on (great if they are water resistant, i think you can buy some sprayer to spray on the shoes to make them water resistants anyway), also wear hiking socks. Walk on those boots before you can on the hike, so you get use to it and prevent of getting twisted ankles or blisters.
Shorts are okay but it's better to have gaiters on if you wear shorts, in case of random insects or snakes...
Hats --this is important, get the ones which can cover your ears and necks as well because you can get very bad sunburns on those areas.
be sure to bring the following as well: Pocket knife, mobile, matches, torch or head torches, spare batteries, compass, map of that area, water purification tables, first aid kit.
It is also a good idea to keep the rucksack water proof and weight less than 20kg if you are going on foot.

Jam it back in, in the dark.