What to take with you?

The main task for a traveler is to prepare equipment. When packing a backpack, you need to take care of all the things that will be needed outside the city. It is important to select only the necessary items so as not to carry an excess load.

Features of preparation

To determine what to take on a trip, you need:

1. Discuss the route. The choice of equipment largely depends on the terrain. For example, it is windy in the mountains, and the weather is changeable.
2. Decide on the duration of the trip. If the trip will not take more than 3 days, then there is no need to take many things. It is another matter when a trip for a week or more is planned.
3. Study the weather forecast. No hydrometeorological center provides an exact weather forecast, but even approximate data will be useful.
4. Create an approximate menu. Short-term trips allow the use of dry solder. In long-term weather, you cannot do without hot food. Great attention should be paid to drinking water. It is recommended to foresee locations where you can replenish stocks. You should take a supply of water for at least 2 days on the way.

The question of what to take with you on a trip largely depends on the goals. Someone is planning a hike. Others go on difficult routes that pass over water or through mountains. The more serious the adventure, the more specialized equipment is needed.

Water hike

The main difference between traveling by water and walking is the amount of water-resistant and quick-drying clothing. You also need to take with you a repair kit for a kayak or boat. You will also need a life jacket, airtight bags, airtight bags.

Mountain hike

In a trip through the mountains, it is usually not the distance that counts, but the number of ascents and conquered passes. Mountain hikes require good physical shape and thorough preparation. When collecting equipment, much attention is paid to climatic conditions and the season.

What should you take with you on a trip to the mountains in the summer? In addition to the standard set of equipment, you will need trekking poles and boots, thermal underwear, and protective gloves.

In winter, you will additionally need strong shoe covers. They are worn over boots to protect against getting wet. In order not to fall into the snow, you need trekking poles with rings.

In such an approach, you cannot do without:

• water-repellent gloves;
• ski overalls;
• sunglasses;
• ice ax;
• balaclavas

Forest hike

Forest trips are very popular. In such a hike, you can admire nature, pick berries, etc.

What do you need to take with you on a trip to the forest? You need an ax to collect firewood. If there are wild animals in the region, special firecrackers will not be superfluous to scare them away. Repellents will help protect against ticks and mosquitoes. It is desirable to choose clothes with long arms, it is also worth taking a head outfit with you.

A basic list of things that are taken on a trip

If you are planning a trip for several days with an overnight stay, then regardless of the format of the trip, you need to take a tent. It is selected based on the number of participants and features of the area.

A good tent stands out for its light weight, waterproofness, and protection against insects. It is best to take a sleeping bag made of syntepon. Down analogues are suitable only for extreme recreation at low temperatures.

Another important attribute for a traveler is a backpack. He should not rub shoulders, hang. The volume of the backpack is selected based on the duration of the trip, as well as physical capabilities.

What should you take on a camping trip with food? It is optimal to choose products with a long shelf life. So that the products do not fall apart, they are packed in hermetic bags or containers. It is not recommended to collect a large amount of provisions. An extra load will require more effort.

In addition to food, kitchen utensils are needed. Individual sets are needed, as well as items for general use.

What do you need to take with you on a trip to the mountains or the forest? Here it is recommended to choose only the most necessary - a phone with a good GPS module, several additional batteries, a flashlight, a compass. If necessary, you can take a walkie-talkie.

Being far from civilization, it is not worth relying only on electronics. Therefore, you must take a map of the area with you.

Medicines are also indispensable on any trip. Analgesics, bandages, disinfectant liquid, a tourniquet, preparations for the gastrointestinal tract, etc., should be present in the first-aid kit. If possible, put waterproof bags and photocopies of identity documents in your backpack.

We hope that the above tips for hiking in summer and winter will be useful. Proper preparation is the key to a successful and exciting trip.