Hiking vs Orienteering
Hiking and orienteering have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Hiking | Orienteering |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Lively |
| To start | $80 | $10 |
Choose hiking if
- Costs more to start
- No winners or losers
- Easier on the brain
About $80 to start. Little or nothing after that.
Choose orienteering if
- Cheaper to start
- More competitive
- More of a mental workout
About $10 to start, then about $10 a month.
What you'll need
- Hiking: Hiking Headlamp, Hiking Boots Full cost breakdown
- Orienteering: About $10 to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown