Hiking - a popular form of entertainment today for people who want to relax from the city's bustle and crazy rhythm of life. Such wild rest is a way to learn about your abilities and discover new horizons. And, wishing to spend a vacation against the background of wild nature from year to year only increases. And, by the way, the main problem for participants of tourist trips is not a shortage of things, but a large weight of a backpack. For inexperienced tourists, we will tell you what to take with you on a hike, so as not to bend under an unbearable burden.
What should I take with me on the trip - the main attributes
The very first thing that every tourist should think about is a backpack of sufficient volume. For women, this is 60-90 liters, for men it is up to 100 liters. Also a mandatory attribute of any trek is a sleeping bag, the model of which is chosen depending on the time of the year. Take care and about karemate - heat-insulating from a cold and humidity of a dirt to a rug. It is not superfluous to take a sidushka with an elastic band, so that you can freely sit on a stone, a log. Many experienced tourists do not represent trekking without trekking poles, which greatly facilitate the load on the knees while walking.
In addition, the campaign is sure to come in handy:
- headlight and batteries to it;
- money, passport, tickets;
- a mobile phone with a fully charged battery;
- utensils (a knife, a mug, a spoon and a bowl, better all metal);
- matches;
- remnabor (needle and thread, pin, etc.);
- camera , camcorder and batteries to them;
- notebook with pen;
- clothesline length 5m.
What to take for a hike - hygiene
If we talk about hygiene, then the list should include:
- toothpaste and brush;
- soap and shampoo are disposable;
- towel, better from microfiber, it is lighter in weight and dries quickly;
- toilet paper;
- hairbrush and elastic;
- moisturizing cream;
- moist wipes, antibacterial gel;
- women's hygiene products (of course, for women);
- insect repellent;
- cotton buds;
- razor and shaving cream (for men);
- scissors, saw, mirror;
- hygienic lipstick.
What to take with you on foot - clothes and shoes
Thoroughly think about the items of the wardrobe needed in the way. Usually this:
- three or four linen changes (t-shirts, socks, panties);
- warm clothes (waterproof pants, fleece sweaters, jackets or windbreaker, it is better if with a membrane layer);
- raincoat and waterproof cape on the backpack;
- headgear (cap and woolen cap) and gloves;
- 2 pairs of shoes / sneakers / sandals.
First aid kit in the hike
If we talk about which pills to take in the campaign, then in addition to individual drugs, in the tourist's first aid kit should be:
- cotton wool, bandage, elastic bandage, plaster;
- Activated carbon;
- remedy for headache, for example, tsitramon;
- anesthetizing;
- nitroglycerine;
- antibiotic;
- an anesthetic gel;
- antihistamine;
- a remedy for cold and cold (such as Coldflu);
- a remedy for sore throat (lollipops) and a cold;
- laxative and a remedy for diarrhea;
- iodine (zelenka), hydrogen peroxide;
- a cream from bruises and wounds.
Do not forget to attach and instructions to some drugs to correctly calculate the dosage.
What to take in a kayak trip?
Described above is suitable mainly for hiking in the direct and mountain
- quick-drying pants / shorts;
- light shirt with long sleeves;
- beach slaps or sandals for water trips;
- swimsuit or swimming trunks;
- hat with wide margins;
- sunscreen;
- Sunglasses;
- gloves for rowing;
- Polyethylene bags to protect things from moisture.