Must-have items for the trip. Collecting the backpack correctly
How to forget about business and go on vacation in the forest to spend time with benefit
People have to live according to a schedule. They rush between home and work, dreaming of rest. Even high-quality mechanisms wear out over time and require restoration. For people, this period is vital. In order to distract from problems at work, relieve stress and tension, spend time in a relaxed atmosphere, they use a trip to the forest.
The impressions of the trip largely depend on what tourists take with them. The absence of some little thing, for example, rechargeable hunting headlamp, sun cream, a mosquito net, or even a needle and thread, can seriously ruin your mood.
Therefore, the main commandment of both experienced and novice tourists is careful planning of the route and compiling the most complete list of things that you need to take on a hike.
Preparation begins with the fact that the participants of the campaign get together and plot the route on the map. If the hike takes more than one day, sources of drinking water should be marked on the map, its stocks should be replenished at least once a day, in the most extreme case, once every two days. In the case of a multi-day trip, it is very important to mark the places of overnight stays. It is necessary to agree in advance whether the group will enter villages or camp sites: the list of things and products depends on this.
What to bring?
When organizing a hike in, you need to provide yourself with essentials. A mandatory set of things depends on the purpose of the trip, the age of the participants in the trip and the duration of the route.
The minimum tourist package includes the following:
- Tent and sleeping bag if you plan to hike overnight.
- A map and compass to help you navigate the area.
- A flashlight and a supply of batteries necessary for uninterrupted operation.
- Aluminum utensils for cooking, folding knife.
- Items for making a fire (paper, matches, lighter).
- Water supply.
- Portable first aid kit and insect repellent.
Important! Before leaving for the forest, warn acquaintances or friends about the route and time of your stay.
Clothing Requirements
Clothing for a hike should not only be comfortable, but also protect the body from tick bites and other insects. It should be close to the body, covering the arms, neck and legs. To prevent insects from getting under clothing, trousers are tucked into socks or shoes. Shoes are used closed and comfortable, preferably with a grooved sole. It is important to have a hat with you. A raincoat is placed in the backpack, which will protect in bad weather.
Important! When choosing equipment for a trip, take into account the possible change in weather and the temperature regime of the area. A layered uniform will help you adjust to any changes.
What should be taken from food?
An important task when organizing a walk in the forest is to ensure a supply of food. You should not take perishable and low-calorie food on the road. Food in heavy and glass containers will not work.
The basic set of products consists of
- cereals in grains or flakes;
- sugar and salt;
- stew and freeze-dried products;
- black tea;
- biscuits, bread or crackers;
- vegetable oil and dry seasonings.
Even when you are tired on a hike, you should not skip meals. The amount of food is calculated so as to provide three meals a day for each person and a mandatory hot lunch for children.
First aid kit
When traveling, you need to take a first aid kit. It should not be heavy, but at the same time take into account all possible cases. It includes dressings (medical and elastic bandages, adhesive plaster, cotton wool, ear sticks), antiseptics (alcohol, iodine, brilliant green), painkillers or antispasmodics and medical instruments. You will also need medicines that help with heart, colds and gastrointestinal diseases.
Resting in the forest is not only easy, but also safe if you follow the safety rules. Before hiking, you should familiarize yourself with the rules of orienteering on the terrain, how and when it is safe to kindle a fire or cross an unknown stream or river. Subject to the rules, rest in the forest becomes not only pleasant, but also useful. A calm environment will help to distract and calm the nerves, and healthy air will cleanse the lungs of harmful air.
What to take on a hike in the mountains in summer and winter
For a summer hike in the mountains, you definitely need one pair of special trekking boots. In the evening, you can change into sneakers to move around the camp. Bring a warm fleece jacket with you.
You should remember the ruthless mountain sun and take a cream with maximum UV protection, as well as a moisturizer that will protect against chapping.
You will also need:
- trekking poles;
- protective gloves, preferably mittens (with open fingers).
For a winter hike, you need to take a balaclava hat that covers most of the face. A nourishing cream with a thick consistency will help avoid frostbite on the cheeks and nose.
You will definitely need:
- warm jacket;
- overalls or ski pants, under which you can wear thermal underwear;
- sunglasses or ski mask;
- water-repellent warm mittens or gloves;
- shoe covers to protect shoes from getting wet;
- ski poles;
- ice ax (if you have to climb).