1. (Highly recommended!) Another use for towels.
It is the most common pure cotton towel, the thicker one. Fit snugly on your back to wick away sweat before a strenuous workout, and take it out right after you’re done, and you’ll feel very comfortable and your underwear dries a lot faster. The effect is better with sweat-wicking underwear, bring a few more, and you can change it several times. The process of stuffing the towel into the clothes and laying it out is more troublesome, and I am a person who is very afraid of trouble, but as long as I know that there is a mountain to climb ahead, I will never be lazy on this point.
2, (recommended!) Cheap chemical fiber underwear.
I once saw someone wearing ordinary thermal underwear to climb a mountain, horrible! Special sweat-wicking underwear is the best. If you don??t have it yet, don??t wear cotton fabrics. Go to the street stall or supermarket to find that kind of chemical fiber (usually acrylic) underwear. Although it can??t catch up with sweat-wicking underwear, it is better than needle-cotton underwear. many! I am now wearing a silkworm over Xinyi, which is better than wearing it alone.
3. (Highly recommended!) Reject jeans.
This actually doesn’t need to be said, but I noticed that there are still many newbies wearing jeans to play outdoors, and probably some people still think that jeans are durable and strong. In fact, cotton products are neither strong nor wear-resistant, and their physical properties are also very unsuitable for outdoor sports. Once it’s raining, wading, or sweating profusely, you know how bad jeans are. Hurry up and take it off, even wearing a pair of synthetic fiber trousers that cost more than 20 yuan is better than it.
4, (recommended!) The choice of shoe size.
Almost all textbooks say that the size of hiking shoes should be 1 to 1.5 larger. My experience is not like this. My experience of wearing shoes has always been more and more loose – new shoes and old shoes. Loose, tight in the morning and loose at night, the longer you travel, the looser you are. Therefore, I think that you must not buy shoes that are too big. Too big shoes are uncomfortable and easy to get blistered.
5, (recommended!) The laces are easy to loose.
This little bug is rather annoying, but it can be solved by tying it with a rubber band. Or you can also use the small section of the cable bundled on the cables of various home appliances to bundle the wires more firmly.
6, (recommended!) wrinkled insole.
Many people have encountered the problem of wrinkling insole in shoes, and I have been tortured countless times. The previous method was to bring a few more pairs of spare insoles, and finally I even changed three at a time. Wrinkled, so I took a method: use a nylon cutting board (that is, the kind that is thin, translucent, bendable, the key is the material, similar) cut into the shape of the insole, and then simply sewed together with the insole, OK, completely resolved. In addition, I recommend a so-called health-care insole sold in the supermarket. It has particles on the surface. I forgot the brand. It only costs a few dollars, which is stronger than the insoles I bought in the outdoor store for dozens of dollars. Some people may have doubts about its particles, don’t worry, it is the particles that are comfortable.
7, the life gate of the jacket.
As long as there is no problem with the quality, the construction of the jacket is strictly waterproof, but it has a life-saving cuff. In the jackets I have seen, the cuffs and sleeves are not glued at the joints. When it rains for a long time, there will inevitably be water seepage here. Archaeopteryx is a well-designed place, but it’s too expensive to buy, so I haven’t found a good solution to this problem. Fortunately, the forearm doesn’t sweat much, so I lined it with a plastic bag to deal with it.
8, (strongly recommended!) Liberation shoes.
This is really a very cost-effective thing. Inexpensive, good slip resistance, small size. No matter how good your hiking shoes are, you have to change them out and relax when you camp at night? Hundreds of dollars of upstream shoes have an unavoidable problem in a stream like Baima: the mesh of the upper always gets into the sand, but the liberation of the shoes is very good. (However, the protection of Jiefang shoes is too poor, and the feet hurt after wearing for a long time)
9, (strongly recommended!) Find a way.
Unless you originally planned to make a no-man’s-land crossing, and prepared to open your own way in terms of materials and ideas, otherwise, whether you can’t find the way temporarily or plan to take a shortcut, don’t do it. Forcibly cross where there is clearly no way. Not only will you be injured by doing this, but you will not save time and energy at all. It is wise to turn around and continue looking for the path that already exists. If you don’t believe me, you can try it a few more times, hehe.
10. (For reference only) Marching rhythm.
I see a lot of sayings that go for 30 minutes and take a 5-minute break or go for an hour and take a 10-minute break. I think this can only be used as a reference. Everyone??s physical strength and habits are different, and the suitable rhythm is also different. My rhythm is relatively fast. I have also walked with the mms many times. To be honest, I am much more tired than I am alone! It is especially noticeable when the climb is relatively large.
In addition, as far as the arrangement of several days is concerned, my habit is to be slow on the first day and return to normal on the second day. You have to let your body get used to it, otherwise it will be uncomfortable.
11. (For reference only) Stride problem.
Most of the textbooks say to use a smaller stride, but my experience is different. I am accustomed to using a larger stride (a slightly larger stride than usual) during long-term travel, so that Feel a little more relaxed. (Because of reducing the total number of steps, maybe it will help to reduce the wear of the soles of the feet?)
12. Don’t take off your shoes during a break.
If you walk for a long time, your feet will be swollen. Once you take off your shoes, it will be uncomfortable to wear them again.
13, (recommended!) The backpack is waterproof.
The mountaineering bag itself has a certain degree of waterproofness, and the rain cover is also an essential useful thing. However, if you’ve been exposed to continuous rain for more than three or four hours, you know that the rain cover isn’t completely reliable either. Although the waterproof bag is good, the capacity is limited. It is recommended to use a large plastic bag (the kind that is packaged in home appliances, large enough) to wrap clothes and sleeping bags
. This is even more necessary for river-tracing activities like the White Horse.
14, (strongly recommended) how to pack a sleeping bag.
Most people like to use compression bags for sleeping bags, wrong! I have long since abandoned this approach. The sleeping bag should be placed at the bottom anyway, don’t pack it extra, just stuff it into the backpack, and then put whatever you want on it, just press it hard. In this way, the space can be fully utilized, the inside of the packaged package is full and the appearance is full.
15, (reference) GPS and mountaineering watch, compass.
This topic is actually a bit redundant, as many people have already talked about it. GPS is a good thing and very professional, but unfortunately there are too many limiting factors in use: too power-hungry, too easily affected by weather and terrain, slow response time, it is difficult for us to get large-scale topographic maps, and sometimes Everything is in place, but there are no stars in the sky! The altitude data provided by the mountaineering watch is greatly affected by the air pressure, but the measurement of the relative altitude is relatively accurate. A typical time, I walked in the mountains for a week, the GPS actually only received a total of 3 signals on the first and last day, and the height measurement along the way was entirely dependent on Casio. Well, it’s okay to wear a watch anyway, and GPS can sometimes be simplified.
Many people also like to carry a military compass, and the more popular ones are the 62 and 65 types. I recommend a compass for orienteering (in fact, it’s not a professional orienteering one, it’s the kind of plexiglass, which is about the same size as a mobile phone). In fact, the military compass is not suitable for outdoor use. good enough.
16, (recommended) open path knife.
The dog’s legs are of course imposing, but against the pliable thorns and weeds on the southern mountain roads, it’s just too hard for an old bull to chase a rabbit. Cutting down trees is fine, but I don’t think they should be touched unless they are annual herbs. I found a blacksmith to make a road-opening knife. It is long, thin, thin, light, and sharp. It is very easy to use.
17, (recommended) water bag nozzle.
The straw mouth of the platypus water bag is bare and easy to get dirty. The suction nozzle of this water tube can be pulled out, and it is easy to make a sleeve with the plastic box that holds the film. It is recommended to use Fuji’s, white and translucent are more eye-catching.
18. (Reference) Kettle.
To be bright and show that you are an outdoor backpacker, it is necessary for LAKEN and SIGG, and it is practical, and the military set is the best. Great value for money and very sturdy. LAKEN and SIGG are a little lighter, but unfortunately they sag when hit, and the stopper is easy to slip. Also, do you need to keep a pot of water for a week before drinking it? Of course, the drink bottles are also very nice.
19, (recommended) stainless steel beaker.
It’s available in supermarkets, 7cm diameter is more suitable, a few dollars, it’s not bad. Use this when camping and a hydration bag with a straw when traveling, it goes great together. Hang it on your backpack with a small piece when not in use, and it’s convenient to scoop up water in the stream on the way.
20, (reference) sunglasses.
My eyes are photophobic, and I can’t live without sunglasses. But generally don’t bring it into the mountains, a hat with a brim is enough – there is really nothing dazzling in the mountains. Of course, in an open place like Shennongding, sunglasses in ice and snow areas are even more essential – but then you may need a snow goggle, and it must be anti-fog. In low temperature conditions, snow goggles that cannot prevent fog are basically waste.
21, (recommended) simple crampons.
The so-called four-tooth crampons are cheap, simple, and only cost a few dozen dollars. Those with a high level of DIY can make one by themselves. The name of this thing is crampons, but few people actually use 4 teeth on snowy mountains, but on ordinary mountain roads, when the road is very slippery, this simple thing can play a key role. I think trekking poles can be carried without this thing must be brought.
22, (recommended) light box cloth.
I think the mat is mainly used in winter to prevent the bottom and bottom of the tent from freezing together in ice and snow weather. For someone like me who doesn’t care much for things, its protective effect on the tent is irrelevant. But if you want to prepare a piece, it is recommended to pull a little advertising light box cloth in the shop where you find the signboard. There are several colors, very cheap, and very strong, the disadvantage is that it is a bit heavier.
23, (recommended) disposable tablecloths.
The film type used in low-end restaurants, available in supermarkets, is cheap, light, and versatile.
24, (recommended) zippo is useless.
In the eyes of a few people, zippo is a bit linked to the outdoors. In fact, this thing is not easy to use outdoors, and it is far worse than a disposable lighter. Better leave it at home and use it as a one-off ?? and bring a few more in different places.
25, (recommended) map protection.
Make a copy first (color printing is best), use this picture for the marking work on the way, and then go to the decoration store to buy some glass film, which should be transparent without flowers, or go to the shop that makes the sign Buy a little transfer film (actually glass film) inside, flatten and glue the original map on it, and the original will become both waterproof and strong.
26, (strongly recommended) labor protection gloves.
Now there is a kind of rubberized gloves in labor insurance stores. The gloves themselves are made of cotton thread, and the palms and fingers are covered with a layer of thick and soft rubber (most of the rubbers are yellow, but also white). The workmanship of this kind of gloves is rough, but the anti-slip and puncture resistance is better than any labor protection gloves, and it is also very comfortable to wear.
27, (strongly recommended) toffee and chocolate.
These two things have obvious effects on temporary supplementation of physical energy. Once you feel insufficient physical strength due to excessive consumption and lack of supply, eat a few pieces, and it will be effective in about ten minutes. Of course, you can also eat it when you don’t feel physically weak. I’m used to eating one every once in a while and consume a fixed amount every day. Now there is a dairy product called “dry milk powder” in the supermarket, which is in the form of pills and is also very good.
Oral dextrose infusions are also available at many pharmacies, and a little of this in a water bottle is also a good idea. Of course, there are special foods now, such as energy bars. I haven’t tried them, so I don’t know how.
28, (reference) drinking water.
The book never says don’t drink water when you’re thirsty. My habit is different. Most of the time I only drink water when I feel thirsty, and sometimes I even hold back my thirst for a while. No matter how you drink it, the human body needs a certain amount of water, and it may be wasted if you drink even if you are not thirsty. The key is that there are abundant water sources in the southern mountainous areas, and it is generally not difficult to replenish water. It is unnecessary to increase the weight of water in order to drink water when you are not thirsty.
29, don’t prepare too much to eat.
Actually, you can’t finish it at all, don’t make your backpack “supermarket type”.
I always have a lot of stuff like ham, sausage, chocolate, etc. in my refrigerator, which I brought back last time, last time, and even last time I didn’t use it up, but I can’t help it next time. I bought a lot of things from the ground, and then carried them back to the mountains and back again. The old backpackers are still like this, and the new backpackers are even more conceivable. Their enthusiasm and dedication to food are often astonishing. The amount of food prepared is astonishing. People who took out bottled beer, people who used wooden sticks to pick up a whole woven bag of snacks when they were on the road, people who dragged their clothes and sleeping bags to the outside of their backpacks but filled them with all kinds of fresh fruits, and so on.
But how much of these things get into the stomach to play a role? We’re playing outdoor sports, not organizing dinner parties, or field survival training. Where are we going to be a real no-man’s land? You can only eat a part of these things, and the rest are either given to peasant friends, or halfway to the land father-in-law.
30. How many clothes do you wear to sleep?
The experience I heard before is that when you sleep, wearing too much will make it cold, and wearing less will make you sleep warmer. It turned out later that it was completely wrong! Definitely wear a little more for warmth, and if your sleeping bag temperature isn’t high enough, it’s best to sleep in a fleece sweater. Of course, wearing too many sleeping bags can be too tight and uncomfortable.
31. (Recommended) Cut your nails.
This is mainly for mm. Do not keep long nails in the more difficult outdoor activities, it will affect the work, it is easy to hide dirt, and it is easy to get injured.
32. (recommended) Prevention and treatment of blistering on the feet.
It is not necessary to say that the shoes should fit the feet. If you feel discomfort on the soles of your feet during the journey, and the local area is hot, it is usually a precursor to blistering. gauze tape, change the force on the soles of the feet – at least after I did this, the pain never developed into blisters. If it has been blistered, then it is necessary to pierce it and release water (the way the old man taught is to wear a ponytail on the blister), but be sure not to cut off the skin of the blister, otherwise you will be in pain when you walk the next day!
33, (recommended) potassium permanganate.
This toy is multipurpose. In addition to disinfection, it is also an emetic, in case of eating poisonous things, dissolve a little water and go down and vomit immediately. In addition, few people know that it is also a very effective topical snake medicine, which can quickly neutralize snake venom (both neurotoxic and blood venom). Immediately after being bitten by a snake, bandage, remove broken teeth, expand the wound with a knife (not too deep!), then fill the wound with potassium permanganate powder (a small amount is sufficient), and continue other first aid after a while.