Advice wanted/needed for big hike. Not prepper related

[Spandex228]

Hi mate foot wear is absolutely crucial, when and if you are buying footwear the place where you are buying footwear from should measure your feet, and get you walking on one of those ramp things which represent you going up hill and down hill if the shop won't measure your feet or something does not feel right it probably isn't any footwear you are trying should feel comfy, if it does not try others till they feel comfy or go somewhere else. Do not necessarily think you have to spend a ton of cash I have two pairs of very good/comfy hiking boots one pair cost me £30 the other pair £200. I allways use zinc oxide tape on areas prone to blisters as soon as any hotspots start not after. As for the weather a good set of waterproofs superb I swear by goretex but its not cheap a flask is good and chocolate or food you like to keep morale up is good and something to look forwards to at the end, food wise clean clothes etc may be a boost