What should I bring when hiking?

Hiking is a sport that many friends like. It is also a way to conquer nature. It not only has a good exercise effect on our body, but also can exercise our will. However, when hiking, we need to pay attention to being fully prepared, especially some necessary things are indispensable. In addition, we must also pay attention to our physical condition. What do you need to bring when hiking? This is something we need to grasp in a timely manner.

Essential mountaineering equipment

1. Long-sleeved shirt and comfortable sports shoes

2. The top of the mountain is windy and the temperature is low. You can bring a down jacket that is light, convenient and clean. You can also rent a coat (5 yuan/piece)

3. Gloves (to reduce hand damage when using crutches)

4. A good quality backpack

5. Don’t use too much water. Girls can prepare some hot water.

6. Bring light food to fill your stomach, and bring some chocolate

7. A flashlight or headlamp (with sufficient power)

8. Have a fully charged mobile phone, batteries, ID card, and camera ready

9. The weather is changeable, please bring rain gear or buy a disposable raincoat at the foot of the mountain (2-5 yuan/each)

10. Trekking poles (available at the foot of the mountain, 2-10 yuan/piece)

11. Prepare some emergency medicines, cold medicines, and antidiarrhea medicines

12. You are not allowed to wash or brush your teeth on the top of the mountain overnight, so please prepare some chewing gum.

13. Don’t carry too much stuff, or it will be a big burden when you are climbing.

14. An appropriate amount of drinking water is necessary: ​​mineral water, purified water, light salt water, functional drinks, etc. It is best not to choose fruit juice or soda, no matter how sweet it is. Remember: do not act rashly when you don’t know the source of water in the mountains!

15. Food: Foods that are small and compact, easy to carry, can replenish energy at any time, and are not easy to make you thirsty, such as chocolate, compressed biscuits, etc. In fact, if it is not an undeveloped wilderness, food can be found everywhere, it just costs more.

16. You can bring some easy-to-eat fruits and vegetables

The above is about what you need to bring when hiking. Before hiking, we need to make a list and check it one by one to be foolproof. In addition, we must also pay attention to our own clothing, which is generally sports-oriented. It is best to wear mountaineering clothes and shoes, which can help us feel more relaxed when hiking.