The best exercise for hiking is hiking

However most of us do not live next to hills and need to work out in a gym

So what would be one set of items I would own if I wanted to workout?

I guess it would be something that simulates a hike as closely as possible. 

As I get closer to my hikes, I reduce the workout and focus on a hike specific workout. The goals are simple, to simulate hikes. Sometimes I wonder if this is all I need to do.

So what is the gear for this?

• Elevation training Mask - Set at maximum altitude
• Weight Vest - 10 Kg
• Ankle Weight - 3Kg pair
• Arm Weight - 2 Kg pair
• And stairs

And all I do is climb up and down the stairs for 30+ minutes without a break.