At the beginning of the last century, the economically developed countries in Europe and the Americas have developed various outdoor sports, which have gradually become a fashion.

More and more people go out of the city and meet a few traveling companions to experience the wonders of nature on foot. and comfortable.

As a new sports and leisure sport, "Hike" was only one of the few items that people sought stimulation and challenged their own limits when it was just emerging. However, it has become a fashionable and healthy sport worldwide.

Hiking gear list.

Not everything on the list is required, there are some camp comfort items that you may want to bring. As a rule of thumb, start with 20% of your body weight and gradually increase to 30% or whatever is comfortable.

Backpack.

Pick a pack that suits you when you're hiking; generally 55 liters or more.

Tents, sleeping bags, moisture-proof pads.

1 day round trip short-term can not consider to equip it.

Hiking shoes.

Choosing well-fitting, non-slip shoes will greatly benefit you during your mountain trails.

Hats, gloves.

In addition to shading, the hat can also reduce the heat dissipation of your head. The role of gloves in the subtropical mountains does not seem to play a big role; but be sure to bring them when hiking and mountaineering.

Sunglasses.

Sunglasses are also essential when hiking outdoors. It can block all the ultraviolet rays and other strong light that make the eyes uncomfortable. The function of sunglasses is not only to shade, but also to protect our eyes from the wind.

High-pitched whistle.

An effective tool for connecting with peers, provided that you know some necessary communication methods; such as if you call for help, ask about the situation, etc.

Map.

When you use it, it will make you unforgettable. Of course, the larger the scale, the better, preferably with contour lines.

Tinder.

Be sure to pay attention to waterproofing, maybe you really need it to save your life in critical moments.

Headlight (flashlight): It is always extra when not in use; and spare batteries and light bulbs are brought along.

It also acts as a whistle for long-distance communication at night (a lens can be used to do this during the day); learning Moore's code will help you communicate with your peers.

Trekking poles.

The best helper for mountain climbing

Drug.

Cold medicine, wound medicine, bandage, tourniquet, wind essential oil, antidiarrheal medicine, personal special medicine, etc.

Food.

According to the principles of small size, light weight, high nutrition and convenient eating, prepare according to your own itinerary.

Next, let’s talk about what hiking dos and don’ts you need to pay attention to when hiking:

1. Be sure to walk at your own speed: don’t be brave and bury your head and walk fiercely, this will consume a lot of physical strength, and the result is that haste is not enough.

If you are hiking with a lot of people, it is best to find a companion who is about the same speed as you.

2. Scientifically measure your physical fitness. Don't plan how far you have to go. After you understand your ability, you can appropriately increase the intensity of hiking.

3. "Eat and drink more" when hiking. The definition of eating more and drinking more is not overeating. Here, eating more and drinking more refers to the frequency of eating and drinking.

When hiking, the human body loses a lot of calories. In order to supplement physical strength , need to replenish water and food in time. Drink some water appropriately before climbing big slopes.

If the weather is hot and you sweat a lot, you can add some salt to your drinking water.