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The excellent Wendy Bumgardner at About.com’s walking blog has a great list of essential gear for walking safely.

• About.com: 10 Walking Essentials by Wendy Bumgardner

Walking is the least gear-intensive sport around, but take her list to heart. You don’t want to find yourself stranded with chaffed inner thighs. You don’t have to spend much money, but you should follow her advice.

Here’s a quickie list:

1. Layered Clothing
2. Walking Shoes
3. Walking Socks
4. Hat
5. Pack
6. Water
7. Sunscreen
8. Route Plan
9. ID and Money
10. Keys

Wendy goes into detail about each item on her list, so click on over to About.com to read all about it!