Hiking in autumn. What to pack for a fall hike
Autumn outside the window is not a reason to sit at home, wrapped in a blanket. Autumn hikes give bright colors of nature, fresh invigorating air and a sea of new experiences! However, many are deterred by the unstable autumn weather. How to competently prepare for a hike in the fall in order to get only positive emotions?
So, the contents of your backpack will depend on the length of your hike. Hikes can be divided into three categories:
One day trip - no overnight stay. This is the easiest type of hiking, but you should prepare for them wisely.
Weekend hikes (PVD) - usually with one or two overnight stays. Typically, a tourist in such trips experiences moderate loads. This is primarily due to the greater weight and volume of the backpack and the things located there (compared to one-day trips).
Multi-day - long hikes with long routes. Sometimes it is impossible to interrupt such a trip suddenly due to weather conditions or for some other reason, so you need to prepare for it with full seriousness and forethought.
Clothes for the autumn trip
Autumn is an unreliable season, it loves rain, cold wind and night frosts. When choosing clothes for a trip, remember: you can always take off the excess, but it is impossible to put on what is left at home. And in general, dress as if you are sure that it will be a little colder than the weather forecast said (within reason, of course!).
The basic clothing of a tourist is the one in which he passes his route. In autumn it is trousers and a jacket. Its task is to protect the tourist from cold, overheating, wind and other external factors. Clothing "on the go" should be comfortable, not restricting movement and reliable. Avoid cotton and wool. These fabrics absorb moisture, thereby preventing normal thermoregulation. Modern synthetics dry many times faster.
A properly chosen jacket will not allow the tourist to freeze or get wet. Both hypothermia and overheating are dangerous for the upper body, so I advise you to pay attention to membrane jackets. The membrane is a special fabric that perfectly removes moisture, almost does not blow through, but at the same time does not prevent the evaporation of moisture from the human body. So, the tourist will feel dry even in the wettest weather. Membrane jackets and trousers are available both for the warm season and insulated for the cold season. A good membrane can replace a regular raincoat for a tourist.
Sweatshirts, trousers, hats, gloves, scarves made of Polartec fleece will help the tourist to warm up. This fleece comes in different thicknesses, from very thin to very thick. The thicker this fabric, the higher its heat-saving properties. Polartec has advantages over regular fleece. The first fibers have a special structure that allows the evaporated moisture from the body to pass through, while not absorbing moisture.
Under a jacket and trousers in the cool season, I advise you to wear thermal underwear. There is a misconception that thermal underwear should keep a person warm. But it's not. Thermal underwear keeps the tourist's body dry, ensuring normal thermoregulation of the body. Thermal underwear should be in size, fit the body, otherwise it will not be able to remove moisture from the skin. The combination of thermal underwear + fleece + membrane in cold weather is generally a win-win option - dry and warm.
Take a hat: hat or headband. In the autumn-spring periods, the human body experiences a “restructuring”, at this time it is easy to catch a cold.
Gloves. Indispensable for multi-day hikes, they will also come in handy for one-day trips, especially if you are going to climb a mountain: the stones cool down quickly in the fall, and it is very cold to touch the ice rocks and stones.
Socks. Even if the trip is a one-day trip, just in case, put replaceable dry socks and a couple of plastic bags in your backpack: if your feet get wet by accident, put on dry socks, then the bags and back into your shoes. For two or three hours you will be dry and warm, but in wet socks and shoes you will quickly freeze and may catch a cold.
Well, if a hike with one or more overnight stays, you can’t do without changing your socks. When you arrive at the campsite after setting up camp, put on dry socks and a change of shoes first. Feet must be protected and kept warm. At night, you can wear two pairs of socks, one made of cotton, the other woolen.
If you don’t have a good membrane jacket, don’t forget to put a raincoat in your backpack - the forecast is a forecast, and autumn is tricky and unpredictable.
A set of clothes for an overnight stay is a must-have for a tourist. It is simply impossible to keep warm in wet clothes, in which you have made a day transition! So, any dry clothes will do: thermal underwear, a dry long-sleeve T-shirt (preferably) and dry breeches, sports trousers, cotton or wool. The main thing is that you feel comfortable in them, and they do not interfere with your sleep, restricting your movements.
Fall hiking shoes
In autumn, the forest is humid, so it is better to choose waterproof shoes. It is not necessary to wear rubber boots if there is no rain forecast, but if you do decide to wear them, wear woolen socks or put felt insoles inside, otherwise your feet may freeze. If your wardrobe does not have waterproof shoes, then you can treat your ordinary shoes with a special spray of the “Stroke” type to give waterproof properties. Such processing for day trip quite enough, and the spray is inexpensive and will last for many times.
If the hike is for 2 or more days, then two pairs of shoes are needed: one is for walking, waterproof and reliable, the second can be any sneakers (you will wear them in the camp when the main shoes are dried by the fire). When drying shoes by the fire, be careful not to burn them. Membrane footwear cannot be placed close to the fire - it deteriorates, shrinks and then bursts. Do not leave dried shoes under the awning of the tent, they will become damp. Take a bag, pack your shoes in it and bring it into the tent. It will be nice to put on dry shoes in the morning.
Never wear brand new shoes for hiking. It may not suit you for some physiological characteristics, and the whole path will become torture for you, and not rest.
Continuation of the article
Autumn frosts are not a reason to refuse hiking. After all, autumn is a great time for nature tourism. The day is still quite warm, the season of annoying mosquitoes has passed, and the forests are filled with the smells of mushrooms and bright colors falling leaves. To fully enjoy the hike and not think about the cold - we have collected tips on how not to freeze in the autumn forest.
What to bring?
Tent. Single-layer tents are easily blown through, so double-layer tents are better suited for an autumn hike. Pay attention to the frame - it must be resistant to frost. So take a look at the options with aluminum arcs.
Backpack. You can take a standard backpack, the same one you use for summer trips. The average size is 60-70 liters for women and 80-90 liters for men. The main thing in the autumn campaign is to protect the backpack from the rain. To do this, you will need a special cover - a cape from the rain. It is worn on top and protects the backpack along with the contents from rain and dirt.
Advice . When trying on a backpack in a store, put something heavy in it - so you will definitely understand whether the model is right for you.
Sleeping bag. Autumn nights can be quite cold, so you need to take a warmer sleeping bag. When choosing, look at the comfort temperature, and not at the “extreme” indicator. The air temperature at night should be 5-10 degrees higher than the comfort temperature of the sleeping bag. So you will be sure that you will spend the night warm.
inflatable mat. An inflatable rug will better save you from night frosts and protect you from the cold autumn floor. But as an option - you can take a thicker karemat and lay clothes between it and the sleeping bag.
protective equipment. Mosquito repellent - if you are going on a hike in early autumn. And a protective face and body cream for colder weather to save the skin from chapping.
Rain protection. Even if there is a clear sun in the weather forecast, rain can start at any minute in autumn. Therefore, take a supply of garbage bags on the road - you can pack personal items, firewood and food in them. Grab awnings as well to set them up over the fire pit and table.
Cloth. Expect the weather to be slightly colder than the forecast. In autumn, you need to be prepared for any surprises. Minimum set: a membrane jacket, trousers, several warm jackets (for example, from fleece), waterproof shoes, thermal underwear, a hat, gloves and several pairs of socks. And don't forget a separate, dry set of comfortable overnight clothes.
Matches in sealed packaging, a set of personal utensils, a flashlight on your head, a camera and a couple of voluminous thermoses for the whole company.
Parking place
The main rule for autumn parking is to find a place that would be warmed by the sun at the same time, but protected from the wind. The ideal option is a small lawn protected by a forest. In cold weather, the temperature in the forest is several degrees higher than in open places. And at night and in the morning, the difference, even a couple of degrees, is very strongly felt.
There should be enough fuel in the parking lot - preferably spruce. In addition, dry spruce branches will be an excellent base-insulation when setting up a tent. There must be a river nearby. clean water. The advantages of the river are also that you can catch fish for dinner. But if there are no rivers in the area, then a spring or a stream with clean water will do. And most importantly - from your parking lot should offer a beautiful view of the colorful autumn landscapes.
Meals for the autumn trip
In autumn, camping food should be:
- Nutritious and give enough energy;
- Prepare quickly;
- Be light in weight and volume.
In the autumn campaign, it is important that breakfast and dinner are hot. At the same time, fast-cooking foods - soups should be avoided. fast food, noodles and puree. This kind of food is of no use. Therefore, take with you products for a complete and healthy nutrition. To lighten the weight of products, you can pre-prepare them. For example, dry vegetables and take crackers together with white bread (the weight is lighter, but the energy value is the same). From cereals, first of all, take buckwheat. It is easy to cook and gives a lot of energy. Pasta and whole grain cereals are also good.
In the interval between the main meals, nuts, dried fruits, lard, sausage and cheese will save. They have great nutritional value (especially lard), so they will help you warm up quickly. And do not forget about sweets - you can afford them on a hike. Chocolate and biscuits with jam will help you quickly have a snack and fill up not only with strength, but also with a good mood. Also take some thermoses. One for food - to quickly and easily cook buckwheat or oatmeal (more recipes for the hike). And leave the second for drinks - in the autumn campaign it is important that hot water is always at hand. And you could quickly warm up with a mug of aromatic tea or invigorating coffee.
Healthy sleep
Most of all, in the fall, spending the night in a tent scares you. If the days are still warm, then at night the temperature drops quite low and one sleeping bag may not be enough to keep you warm. We have put together a few tips that will allow you to comfortably survive even the coldest autumn night in the forest.
Good news for those who like to eat at night. In the autumn campaign, this is not only possible, but necessary. In the cold season, the body spends a lot of energy to keep warm. A hearty snack before bed will help stock up on strength and replenish energy reserves. And do not get into the sleeping bag frozen - first warm up by the fire or do exercises to disperse the blood. Put on a hat before going to bed, even if it's not very cold outside. The main heat loss occurs in the open parts of the body - that is, the head. If you are still afraid of freezing, put a heating pad in your sleeping bag. Just do not use a bottle with hot water- at night the water will cool down and you will only get colder.
It is impossible to use burners and open fire to heat the tent - synthetic materials burn out in seconds. But you can buy special tourist compact gas heaters or lamps. Or make your own oven. Heat some stones the size of egg, put them in a wooden box and take them to the tent. The camping heater is ready. If there is no box at hand, put the stones in an empty pot. Just wrap it in any non-synthetic piece of fabric so you don't get burned at night.
Morning in the autumn forest
Morning in the autumn forest is known not only for silence and bright colors, but also for the refreshing frost. To happily meet a new day - do not rush to get out of the tent. First, warm up your clothes - put them in a warm sleeping bag for a couple of minutes. And in the meantime, do a little exercise yourself.
If you don’t want to get to the stove first thing in the morning, take care of breakfast in advance. In the evening, put oatmeal in a thermos, pour boiling water with diluted milk powder over it and close the lid tightly. In the morning, a hot breakfast will be waiting for you - all that remains is to add dried fruits, chocolate or a little honey.
Now you are ready - in warm clothes and with a hot breakfast in your hands, no morning frost is terrible. Get out of the tent, breathe in the fresh, invigorating forest air and enjoy the bright colors autumn forest. Good morning!
Preparing for a hike in the first place should begin with the selection of wardrobe. There is only one rule here - clothes for hiking in the forest or mountains should be practical and comfortable, and then beautiful and stylish. The choice of tourist things is not as simple as it seems at first glance, and requires certain knowledge.
Fans of hiking do not change their hobby either in winter or in summer. Climatic conditions the place to which the sortie is planned dictates the rules for choosing the appropriate equipment. You need to dress according to the time of year, and also take into account the location of the natural region. All models are divided into summer, winter and off-season.
Winter clothing for hiking
The name speaks for itself. For cold, high humidity, high winds and frost, clothing is chosen that can cope with all these natural phenomena, but at the same time not to hamper the movement of the tourist, not to force him to sweat or feel any other discomfort. Special requirements are put forward for winter uniforms. In harsh conditions, ordinary, at first glance, things will help to survive and maintain health. Clothing in the forest must have the following qualities:
- a light weight;
- thermoregulation;
- waterproofing.
Many manufacturers offer tourists a wide range of winter clothes for hiking in the forest and mountains. Its design and variety of models allows you to feel not only comfortable, but also fashionable.
Clothing for hiking in the forest in summer
Equipment for summer period more versatile. Although this is the time of hot sunny days, no one canceled the rains. Clothing for summer, like winter clothing, should protect a person from weather manifestations, but at the same time not hinder movement. When choosing things for the summer, consider the following characteristics:
- the ability to repel the sun's rays;
- thermoregulation;
- natural fabrics or quick-drying synthetics;
- fast drying;
- ease.
A prerequisite is that summer things for relaxation should protect not only from the sun, but also from various insects that large quantities live in the forest.
Off-season clothing
It includes equipment for spring and autumn. The difficulty of choosing lies in the fact that in the off-season it is difficult to guess what kind of weather nature will offer. Today the sun is shining, and tomorrow it is raining and the wind has risen. Such instability requires a careful approach to the choice of clothes for the spring-autumn season. Regardless of the location, the backpack should contain things of an open and closed type.
Remember that the forest has its own life and inhabitants. A closed T-shirt or windbreaker, long pants, preferably tucked into socks, will come in handy in those natural areas in which they live poisonous plants, ticks, snakes, spiders and other forest "troubles".
open form clothes fit for places where you will not be in danger. It can be a forest glade, a mountain plain, a steppe, etc.
Criteria for choosing clothes for a hike
Shopping for travel clothes can be time consuming if you don't know what to look for. There are some selection criteria that will help you quickly understand a large assortment.
- Fabric type. Some inexperienced tourists mistakenly believe that things must be made from natural ingredients. This statement is not entirely correct. Cotton or linen should be those that are in direct contact with the body, and it is better to choose outerwear from synthetic materials. It will provide better weather protection.
- Multiballity. Weather conditions can change several times a day. Fog and high humidity are not ruled out in the forest in the morning, it gets hot in the afternoon, and the evening will bring cold. Given these changes, it is better to pick up a few thin pieces and wear them depending on the situation than to buy one sweatshirt and not know what to do with it. Three or four light things will also save you if one set gets dirty during the trip, breaks, in general, becomes unusable.
- Weight. When going to the forest for a few days, keep in mind that you need to take things, food and tools in the appropriate amount. It is not worth burdening a backpack with too heavy clothes, because you will have to carry it on your own shoulders.
- Interaction of tissues with each other. A high-quality jacket will not perform its functions in full if there is a regular home T-shirt and a wool sweater underneath.
- Color. Most people think that only dark clothes are suitable for a forest hike. It is practical and less dirty. Such properties of things are good, but not for the forest. Professional tourists know that it is better to wear white things, well, or light shades, on a hike. It is better that they have some bright elements on them. They will help you find you faster in case of loss in the forest thickets. Another plus of light shades is that insects, such as ticks, are better visible on them.
These easy-to-remember rules will help you quickly, and most importantly, correctly deal with the question of what to wear in the forest and feel comfortable and protected.
Rules of three layers
Manufacturers of travel wardrobe strive to pay maximum attention to the functionality of clothing. Each thing has its own purpose, and their combination makes camping equipment one set of protection in any situation. Conventionally, clothes for the forest can be selected according to the rule of three layers:
- basic (underwear);
- insulating (insulation);
- external (protective).
Let's analyze each of them separately.
The first layer is the base
Basic clothing has contact with the body, so it should be pleasant to the touch and appropriate to the season and locality. In summer, it is a T-shirt with short or long sleeves, which has a number of features. In hot weather, strong sweating is not ruled out, therefore, a thing adjacent to the body should absorb and remove moisture, and also dry quickly. For regions with a very hot climate, it is better to choose a T-shirt made of synthetics. Such a fabric does not transmit ultraviolet and you are less likely to learn a sunburn.
High-quality hiking underwear should not absorb odors. Special materials and impregnations do not allow bacteria to multiply - the root cause of the unpleasant smell of sweat. Thermal underwear, necessary for the cold season, should have the same properties.
The second layer is insulation
Things with insulation are selected for a trip to the forest in autumn or winter. Unlike the first layer, the second should not create comfort, but keep warm. This is the so-called intermediate point between the outside cold air and warm human body. For comfortable movement, choose light weight clothing. An ordinary sheepskin coat and sweatshirt will take your strength halfway through, although such things are very warm. The most common material is fleece. It is a versatile fabric compound, lightweight, breathable and wicks away moisture quickly. In addition to fleece, down or special synthetic materials can be used.
The third layer is protective
Protection from natural manifestations is probably the most important thing in clothing for relaxing in the forest. Thermal underwear and insulation will be of little use if your outer jacket gets wet from the rain or is sensitive to strong gusts of wind. A quality outerwear will retain the comfort created by the clothing underneath. On sale you will find the "third layer" of the so-called membrane fabrics. Their task is not to let moisture in, but to give it the opportunity to go outside. Also, protective equipment must be strong for tearing and abrasion.
Modern technologies do not stand still and more and more companies offer tourists combined options in which one layer can perform two functions at once. For example, thermal underwear can not only fulfill its main task, but also serve as a heater.
Depending on the weather, the three layers can be combined with each other. Thus, you adapt to the current conditions and feel comfortable. Combination schemes can be different:
- hot and it's raining- put on the first and third layer;
- it got colder, but dry - we put on the first and second ones;
- cold, windy and rainfall - all layers together.
Listen to your condition and feelings. Based on this, add or remove layers of clothing.
Advantages and disadvantages of specialized equipment
If earlier, special clothing for hiking did not differ in anything other than durability and comfort, now the range of its advantages has expanded significantly. Buy specialized equipment for a hike in the forest, you can in specialized stores or for hunting and fishing. The benefits of this clothing include:
- a variety of models suitable for any weather, conditions, as well as different in design and colors;
- versatility and the availability of the necessary parts;
- elastic lining to prevent wind blowing and precipitation from getting under the hem;
- comfortable cut with reinforcement in areas of rapid wear;
- mostly model range there are narrow-purpose items that are worn for specific situations (overalls, protective raincoats, raincoats, etc.).
The disadvantages are much less, but they are present. The first is a considerable price. Qualitative clothes for hiking it costs accordingly and not every average tourist can afford it. Not all things for survival in the forest are suitable for wearing in Everyday life, therefore, if you are not going to engage in tourism regularly, think about the advisability of such an acquisition.
1) Backpack.
For hiking long distances, a good volume of a backpack is 55-65 liters. I use a Red Fox Voyadger 55 backpack. Its advantages are compactness and spaciousness. Everything I need for a hike fits easily into it. The backpack is suitable for any kind of tourism. Thanks to the Active suspension system, it is comfortable to carry even with a heavy load. Plus there are very convenient compartments for small things in the upper part and excellent pockets on the waist belt. In general, I took the backpack for myself and I recommend that you do the same. Only consider the main criteria when choosing a backpack for hiking.
- Volume (55-65 liters). Try to match the number of things you need and the volume of the backpack.
-Convenience and reliability of the suspension system. The backpack should sit like a glove, support your back, the straps should not loosen from more weight backpack.
- The presence of improvised pockets for small items. Ultimately, they always help out when water, a compass, a telephone, a navigator, and so on are at hand.
- Resistance of materials to damage and external influences.
A waterproof cape / cover for a backpack will also be useful. It will protect your belongings from moisture and dirt. And in the future, your backpack will last longer and look better.
2) Sleeping bag.
My advice, the warmer the better, but without fanaticism. If it is hot, the sleeping bag can be unzipped and ventilated. I am using a 2009 Freetime Condor 250 XL sleeping bag. Extreme temperature up to -7. This model is with a hood, the presence of which can be said to be necessary. Although this sleeping bag does not quite suit me. Better focus on the criteria below:
— Temperature regime: comfort -5(-10), extreme -15(-20).
- Weight. An important factor: up to 2 kg.
- Size: here individually, relative to your build.
It is advisable to pack the sleeping bag in a waterproof case or a plastic bag (garbage will do). Otherwise, it will absorb moisture and lose its heat-shielding properties. Also helpful information there are sleeping bags.
3) Tent.
An important criterion here is weight. If you are going camping in the amount of 2-3 people, then the weight of the tent is desirable not to exceed 3.5 kg, ideally 2.5 kg. The three of us go and take a tent every other time. I have detailed all its pros and cons. When buying a tent, I suggest relying on criteria such as:
-Weight: it can be distributed at the rate of 1 kg per hiker.
- Waterproofness of the awning: I advise from 4000 mm, but not less than 3000 mm for sure.
- Assembled size: usually it is 45×15 cm.
Also pay attention to the size of the floor, everyone should have enough space. The tent must be well ventilated. This is possible when the tent has 2 entrances and ventilation windows.
4) Karemat.
Tourist rug. Through the earth you lose a lot of heat, and in order to avoid this good people invented karemat. The main criterion is the thickness and weight of the rug. It is optimal to take a rug 14-16 mm thick, weighing 0.6-0.8 kg. You also need to buy a seat (a piece of carimat to which an elastic band is attached to the set for a caramat. It is with the help of her seat that is attached to your belt. You can make it yourself, or you can buy it in a store, they are not expensive.
5) Shoes.
Trekking boots. Good review you can read . The choice of shoes must be approached very seriously. Shoes - this is the item of expenditure on which I would not save. Boots should be sufficiently waterproof and be as comfortable as possible when walking. The inner surface of the boot must be treated in a special way to breathe and absorb sweat well. This is achieved by using special moisture-absorbing insoles and breathable inner coverings. Of the natural materials used for the interior decoration of shoes, linen is optimal. In new models, the inner liner is made of synthetic material such as Gore-Tex. In such shoes will be warm and dry in almost any circumstances. Such materials are “breathable”, bring sweat out, thereby preventing the feet from sweating and, at the same time, thanks to the membrane structure, they prevent rain or other water from the street from getting inside the boot. Hiking shoes should correspond to the size of the foot as much as possible. The fact is that tight or excessively loose shoes disrupt the normal functioning of the foot and lead to the formation of scuffs, calluses, diaper rash, and curvature of the fingers. It is acceptable to purchase shoes 1 - 2 sizes larger than the size of the foot. This is done so that in the case of using an additional insole or several socks, the shoes do not sting.
6) Clothes.
Here in order:
—thermal underwear, you can two sets. Although I get by with one.
—fleece jacket. Fleece is soft and comfortable. It breathes well, weighs little, dries quickly, retains heat well.
—trousers, preferably overalls. Pants should have sufficient wind and moisture protection. Be durable and comfortable when walking. It is desirable that they be made of high-tech materials. Breathable and waterproof. They can also be treated with special waterproof impregnations.
—jacket. The main criteria is wind-moisture protection. Same for autumn campaigns it should be warm enough. A jacket, like trousers, should preferably be made of modern breathable materials. And it can be treated with impregnations that protect against getting wet.
—headwear/hat. A person loses a lot of heat through the head. So a hat is an essential piece of equipment.
—gloves. Ideally, they should be light and quick-drying.
—socks. At least two pairs of good trekking socks that dry quickly and keep you warm. I take another pair of woolen socks and put them on for the night.
This is the minimum for clothing. I get around them easily. It’s not worth taking too much on a hike, especially if you are going to travel long distances. If the night temperature drops to -5 (-10) according to the forecast, I have a woolen sweater with me. Just in case.
7) Headlamp.
Before hiking, it is better to play it safe and change / charge the batteries.
8) First aid kit.
Essential medical supplies must be taken with you.
- Sterile bandage - 1 pc.
- Elastic bandage - 1 pc.
-Bactericidal plaster - 10-20pcs.
-Iodine or brilliant green - 1 bottle.
-Activated carbon - 1-2 packs.
- Remedy for colds, runny nose and headaches.
-Cure for your personal ailments.
9) Individual repair kit.
Having an individual repair kit is optional, but still desirable. In the event of a small emergency, such as a broken/losing backpack buckle, it will help you deal with the problem.
10) Matches.
Matches must be taken on a hike by everyone, they must be hermetically packed. After all, wet matches on a hike are an extremely undesirable phenomenon. You can wrap a box of matches in polyethylene and wrap it with tape. The second option is to put as many matches and a grater as possible in a box from photographic film or vitamins, such a package will not get wet, even if it falls near the water.
11) Ax (machete) or camp saw.
To quickly chop wood and equip a place for the camp.
12) Knife.
A small knife with a small set of functions is enough.
13) Dishes.
Consider weight. It can be plastic, but somehow more practical than steel, although it loses in weight. Main points:
-mug
-Bowl
-spoon fork
14) A flask for water or a thermos.
At sub-zero temperatures, make sure that the water in the flask does not freeze.
15) Camera.
When choosing a camera, consider the weight of the camera. A good SLR camera with a powerful lens can and will take good pictures, but a camera weighing more than 400 grams is unacceptable. Also, do not forget additional batteries and waterproof covers for equipment.
16) Map and compass.
Things without which orientation on the ground will be extremely difficult. Even when you are walking a familiar route.
17) Notepad and pencil.
Making notes, writing any observations, comments on photos is always entertaining and usually useful.
18) Food.
I will devote a separate article to this point in the future. In the meantime, I will focus on the main criteria. The appetite for nature never ceases to amaze. Eating outdoors is fun. But do not forget about the main points in nutrition. Don't fill your stomach with anything. It is advisable not to interfere with proteins and carbohydrates. Try not to overeat at night. When hiking, the weight of supplies is important. Try to keep it as short as possible. It is good to take cereals, buckwheat, oatmeal with you. They boil well and have a high energy value. Dried fruits and nuts are also indispensable in the campaign. Tea, there is nothing better than a mug of tea by the fire. From canned food we try to take peas, corn, beans. They are energetically valuable, well absorbed and digested. better than meat. Don't forget bread and salt.
Finally, I want to add that the weight of the backpack, for hiking, should not exceed 10 kg. To enjoy the hike you need to move easily. Today, there are a lot of excellent various equipment on the market of tourist goods. So keep it up. Just don't forget any important things at home. Travel more often. Check out for the latest travel news.
Kirillov Konstantin
What to take on a hike? What to wear?
This is the first thing you need to decide before the trip, because you need to take a lot, but what exactly remains a mystery.The art of hiking is to use unnecessary things to replace forgotten ones.
Well, think it over in your head in advance, if this is one overnight stay in nature, then departure-arrival-preparation for the night-food-rest-sleep-food-gathering ... Like barbecue with an overnight stay.
It all depends on weather conditions, and on the route…
Shoes
Shoes are an essential part of any hike. Because you can travel with a bad backpack, a leaky tent, wearing everything, spend the night in a cold sleeping bag, but if you have uncomfortable shoes, the path to Golgotha is guaranteed for you (dropsy or bloody calluses will be your companions). Shoes should support the ankle, have a sole with good grip and be comfortable. Leather trekking boots are perfect for this purpose (the summer Crimea may be an exception). Read about how to choose hiking boots and how to try on hiking boots when buying. Trekking sandals, or ordinary solid rubber slippers, are suitable as additional shoes. After a day's march, it is very pleasant to change shoes in the parking lot, your legs rest all evening.
Socks
Just as important as shoes. Trekking socks have nothing in common with ordinary socks, except for the shape. The composition of these socks includes a special material that removes moisture from the foot, due to which the feet remain dry and do not rub. They also have a so-called "elongated loop" inside, which softens the interaction between the shoe and the foot. Cotton socks should only be worn as a last resort.
Trousers
Running pants should be light, durable, not hinder movement and, if possible, not be blown by the wind (for spring-autumn trips) and at the same time “breathe” well. I must say right away that this is not a space development, but completely affordable clothing.
thermal underwear
Like socks, thermal underwear (thermal T-shirt) allows you to feel much more comfortable during the day. Having a special fabric such clothing removes sweat from the body and dries quickly, during a halt. While a cotton T-shirt will stick unpleasantly to the body.
Fleece
At any moment, the temperature can drop significantly. In this case, you must have warm clothes. Fleece jackets (Polartec) do an excellent job with this. Fleece is a very light, synthetic fabric made up of hollow fibers. Thanks to this feature, the fleece jacket is warm even when wet. One sweatshirt is enough for you.
Jacket (windbreaker)
A very necessary thing. Protects from both wind and rain. Moreover, it is desirable that there is no heater in it. In general, I recommend dressing in layers, like cabbage. For what? It's easier to show with an example. You go on a hike, in fact, you are already going straight up the mountain. Behind your back is a brand new, freshly packed backpack, a kilo of commercials 13-25 ... You are wearing thermal underwear, not very thick fleece and a jacket with insulation. Thermal underwear actively puffs, removing moisture, but so much moisture is released that thermal underwear with micropumps has not yet been invented. And then a brilliant thought comes: “Why not take off your jacket ?!” Yes, take off the jacket, but now the breeze sneaks through the fleece and thermal underwear. Let's take off the fleece. But the jacket with insulation all the same contributes to the active release of moisture, and after removing the fleece, the picture practically did not change from the original ...
Panama (cap, bandana, buff)
These hats are designed to protect your head from the sun's rays. A cap protects your face better than a panama hat, but be prepared for your ears to burn. The most acceptable option for a hike is with wide-brimmed hats, however, in the event of a wind, the hats continually strive to fly away from their owner. Buff is a very convenient and practical thing, you can do a lot of interesting things with it, from a bandage around your neck to a light hat on your head. What to take on a hike is up to you. The main thing is not to forget to wear a hat in sunny weather.
Backpack
I stick to the following: for a 2-3 day hike, the volume of the backpack should be 40-60 liters. This volume allows you to fit all things inside, so that the center of gravity of the backpack is as close to the back as possible. To lighten the backpack and reduce its volume, only very necessary things are used, the more compact the better.
Tent, awning
There are many different modifications of tents with different purposes, so it is unrealistic to consider everything here. I will only write that one of the key parameters of a tent is weight. The lighter the tent, the better! Traditionally, the weight calculation is as follows: 1-1.2 kg per person, i.e. A 3 person tent should weigh approximately 3-3.7 kg. And of course it is best to choose a two-layer. If we consider an awning, then its use is most convenient during the period when it does not blow through you, and you just need to close yourself from precipitation.
sleeping bag
I will say right away that it is better to play it safe a little here. All sleeping bags have a so-called comfort temperature. It is always indicated on the sleeping bag and means that at a given temperature "overboard", the average person will sleep comfortably. However, all people are different and tolerate temperature differently. Therefore, the sleeping bag should be warm enough for spring-autumn trips - T comfort should be in the area of "minus" 2 - "minus" 6, because as you know: "a pair of bones does not ache." But this does not mean that in the summer you should take a sleeping bag at -15 Co with you. Here, too, weight plays a big role - a summer sleeping bag weighs a kilogram less than a winter one.
Rug
The simplest - cheap and cheerful. There are also self-inflating, super-light, with the effect of a thermos ... If you like hiking, then you will figure it out yourself and choose the right thickness / width / length for yourself.
Raincoat, backpack cover, trash bag
It is highly advisable to have a backpack cover with you, since all backpacks get wet sooner or later in the rain. An alternative would be a poncho cloak that covers a person along with a backpack. In general, things should be in plastic bags (garbage bags are great for this).
KLMN (Mug+Spoon+Bowl+Knife)
On any trip, you need to eat. Of course, you can eat with your hands like China and India. In fact, you can save on a bowl by taking a large mug with you. Only this savings is not for the lazy, because the mug will have to be washed after porridge before tea.
Headlamp, manual
The essential thing. The scope of application is everywhere where light is needed: from cooking to signaling alerts. Modern diode lights are very different from their "grandmothers" and "grandfathers". Equipped with heavy duty diodes, combined with optical focusing amplifiers, give strong light, and thanks to its economy allow you to use offline VERY long time- 100 hours of continuous illumination. On a hike, the daily need for a flashlight is 1.5-3 hours.
Matches, lighter
Matches are a strategic thing in a campaign. Each participant must have them in sealed packaging. Because without a fire it becomes very sad, both literally and figuratively. You won’t last long on bread and canned food. A more extravagant alternative to matches is a tinderbox. It is not as convenient for them to make a fire as with matches, but it is a trouble-free method. The steel is not afraid of water, does not dampen, does not break and practically does not end. Well, this is a fun way to make a fire.
bowler hat
You will need to brew the same fragrant tea somewhere, cook fish soup if you are fishing, buckwheat, pasta, dumplings. An army kit is best suited for such purposes.
Pot plus lid-pan.
Spices
Salt, pepper, seasoning, vegetable oil, tea leaves, sugar along the way you can pick berries, mint ...
first aid kit
In order not to take extra medicines or forget something, collect a first aid kit according to next list basic medicines that may be useful for first aid:
bandages sterile and non-sterile
elastic bandage
tourniquet
bactericidal plaster and in a roll
hydrogen peroxide
iodine
potassium permanganate
albucid or sofradex
panthenol
validol
ammonia
analgin or baralgin
citramon
fenkarol or suprastin
no-shpa
bellalgin
activated carbon
Axe, saw, sapper shovel
With their help, you can quickly prepare firewood, cut comfortable logs for sitting by the fire, perfectly equip and equip the base camp. It is transported in a case made of dense material.
1. For overnight stay and rest
Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Poncho (rain cape)
- Rug (karemat)
- Carpet - seat
- Inflatable pillow
- Light blanket
- Shelter with uprights and braces
- Hammock
2. For cooking and eating
Army bowler or combined
- A set of dishes pot + lid-frying pan
- Metal bowl
- Mug
- Spoon
- Knife
- Gas-burner
- Gas bottle
- Mini oven with dry fuel
- Fire hooks and rope
- Sponge for washing dishes
- Detergent (150-200 g)
3. Means of communication, signaling and orientation
Mobile phone
- Whistle
- Heliograph
- Flashlight
- GPS receiver
- Compass
- Map
- Photo-video equipment
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