Outdoor sports equipment

Nowadays people are under great mental pressure and want to completely relax themselves on weekends and other holidays, so many people choose to travel. It is indeed safer and less worrying to follow a tour group, but they are not casual in their actions and cannot achieve the purpose of completely relaxing themselves. Many people spontaneously organize some teams, which are now often called travel friends. The actions of this type of people are determined by themselves, are relatively casual, and do not have too many goals. They mainly follow the principles of relaxation and happiness. They should have a set of outdoor sports equipment.

Most of these travelers will not go to normal tourist attractions, which lack excitement. Instead, they will choose some unknown mountains or rivers to travel. Their safety cannot be guaranteed during this period. Many unexpected situations may occur during the trip. Therefore, it is important to have complete outdoor sports equipment.

Sleeping bags are one of the most basic equipment for outdoor camping, and their functions can be said to be irreplaceable. When choosing, you should consider the climatic conditions, the user's physique, etc., and choose different sleeping bags according to the actual situation. Generally speaking, a sleeping bag should be light, warm, and easily compressible for easy carrying. Based on the inner filling (insulation layer), it can be roughly divided into down and artificial cotton. In terms of appearance, there are mainly mummy type and envelope type.

The quality of the insulation layer under the moisture-proof pad sleeping bag determines whether you can sleep well in the wild. Moisture-proof mats play the role of moisture-proof, heat insulation (keeping warm), and comfortable sleeping. Generally divided into three types: inflatable mats; moisture-proof mats (also called beach mats, made of high-density sponge, cylindrical, for single use); tent mats (travel and leisure mats, made of new PE foam material, with reflective film on one side and color film on the other side. Mainly used for laying the bottom layer of tents)

Tents are also one of the necessary items. There are many varieties on the market. There are three types of tents based on their structure, namely, triangular type (also called herringbone type), dome type (also called yurt type) and house type (also called family type); they can be divided into single-layer structure, double-layer structure and composite structure based on their structure; they can be divided into metal support and fiberglass support based on the materials used for the support; they can be divided into waterproof cotton cloth, nylon silk and high-grade waterproof and breathable nylon silk based on the fabric of the tent; there are many models based on the size of the space, including two-person type, three-person type and multi-person type. When purchasing, you should consider your actual needs, pay attention to fire prevention and scratch prevention of sharp objects during use, and dry it in the sun after use.

Hiking shoes should be suitable for your feet. Ordinary sports rubber shoes, tourist shoes, and hiking leather shoes are all acceptable.

Pay attention to the following points when choosing: Shoe fabric: There are leather, canvas and artificial synthetic fabrics. Leather fabrics have better properties such as warmth, moisture resistance, ventilation and foot protection, but they are relatively heavy. Currently some synthetic fabrics have the same performance as leather and are lighter in weight. Sole materials: The outsole is usually made of better hard rubber sole, and the insole is made of foam material and elastic rubber. The grooves on the soles are also very particular, and their function is to increase the friction of the shoes. Upper: High upper has two functions: one is to protect the ankle; the other is to prevent foreign objects from entering the shoe. But the flexibility is not as good as low-top.

Lighting equipment is one of the essential items for outdoor camping, and options include flashlights, camp lights, and headlamps. When purchasing, it depends on the situation, but you should pay attention to the size and weight. A flashlight is flexible to use but requires one hand, whereas a headlamp frees both hands and the illuminated area moves with the line of sight. If you are outside for a long time, you should consider bringing spare bulbs and batteries.

Basic medicines should be taken into consideration in the wild to prevent physical discomfort caused by acclimatization, so it is necessary to bring spare medicines. But you don't need to bring all the medicines with you. You can choose the following basic medicines according to your own situation:

Cold medicine: such as Ganmaoqing, Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets, Heijiabai, Banlangen Tablets, etc. Antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antibiotics: such as acetylspiramycin, APC, Qingre Xiaoyan Capsules, Baiyanjing, Keganmin Gastrointestinal medicine: Baoji Pills, Norfloxacin, Berberine, Belladonna Tablets Medicine for the five sense organs: Oxytetracycline eye ointment, Erythromycin eye ointment, anti-crack lip balm (Vaseline) External medicines: Baiyao tincture, Baiyao,, green ointment, injury and dampness analgesic ointment, bandages, gauze, cotton wool Anti-insect and snake medicine: Fengyoujing, cooling oil, snake medicine Emergency medicine: pain relief spray Lighter One of the essential items for survival in the wild, there are lighters, flints or windproof matches. Lighters are not as useful as windproof matches in high altitude areas; waterproof matches work stably, but are limited in quantity; flints can be reused tens of thousands of times, and any flint can be used to ignite sparks with iron sheets to provide fire. Even if it has been soaked in rain in severe weather conditions, it can be wiped dry.

The importance of cutting tools needs no further explanation. Generally you should bring two knives, a large knife (such as a dagger) and a small folding knife (which can be multi-purpose). Things to note during use: First, put the knife back into the handle immediately when not in use; second, the order of putting away the knives should be first the knife and then other tools. When multiple tools need to be opened, the main knife should be opened last; third, do not play with the knife; fourth, pay attention to maintenance, apply lubricating oil frequently, and clean the dirt in the handle. When choosing water utensils, the weight, volume and sturdiness of water utensils should be considered. Generally, there are all-stainless steel insulated kettles, military dual-purpose kettles (a kettle inside and a container outside that can be used to boil water), fiberglass drinking bottles (space cups), ordinary glass-lined kettles, plastic kettles, space cups, sheepskin kettles, etc.

Emergency food: In order to prevent some unexpected situations, you should bring some emergency food. Emergency food should be small but good. And high-calorie foods such as beef jerky, chocolate, compressed biscuits, etc. There are also some other small items, such as mobile phones (preferably two batteries, and do not use them easily); compasses (can help you identify directions); plastic sheets (can replace rain gear, dig a hole in the ground and put plastic sheets on it to use as a washbasin); identification documents; cooking utensils; garbage bags (do not leave garbage behind); maps (needed in unfamiliar places); survival whistles; waist bags (a small bag that you carry with you 24 hours a day, some important documents, cash, knives, emergency medicines and other items can be placed in it); thin ropes, thin wires (in case of emergency); tableware; toiletries, etc. Finally, a mountaineering backpack requires a backpack to carry these items. When choosing, you should pay attention to the fact that the outer material must be made of dense, waterproof, wear-resistant, flame-resistant and tear-resistant materials, mostly artificial fibers (Kodra) and high-density Nylon Oxford cloth (Hi-density Nylon Oxford); the shoulder straps, waist belt and back pad should be wide and thick, and the back pad should have sweat-wicking ventilation grooves. The volume is about 50 liters, and there are at least 2 to 3 side bags or top cover bags. Men should choose a backpack with a capacity of 50 liters or more, while women can choose one with a capacity of around 40 liters.

The above introduces some essential outdoor sports equipment. I hope it will be helpful to you as a novice. Traveling is certainly a good thing, but it is still best to put safety first and try not to be too adventurous. Professional explorers will also encounter accidents during their adventures, let alone non-professionals. Try to go to places with a high safety factor. Otherwise, if you get hurt, not only will you suffer physically, but it will also affect your normal work and study.