After the beginning of the autumn, the autumn wind is getting colder, and many backpackers are eager to move; put on the Skeleton backpack and find the most beautiful autumn colors outdoors! So, what common sense must a zero-based outdoor rookie have when hiking?
Basic Requirements for Outdoor Hikers
1, A healthy body and good physical reserves are the prerequisites for hiking.
According to the different areas, hiking can be divided into the suburban, rural, jungle, mountain, river, and other types. Because all the way depends on walking and may cross complex terrain, people who lack basic physical conditions are not suitable for hiking. No one can reach the sky in one step, and first-time hikers can generally afford short, flat terrain. Remember to take it gradually and don’t engage in activities beyond your body’s capacity.
2. People who do not have team spirit and like to work alone are not suitable for outdoor hiking.
Short-distance hiking can be done alone, but for long-distance hikes that need to traverse complex terrain, teamwork is critical. A clear division of labor and concerted efforts are necessary conditions for the success of challenging difficult hikes.
3. A certain knowledge of wild survival is required for hiking.
When traveling, accidents are inevitable. For all kinds of emergencies in nature, such as heavy rain, thunder, lightning, flash floods, etc., you must be able to foresee and deal with them; and be able to deal with sprains, blistering on the feet correctly, heat stroke, water shortage, bleeding and other problems that are easy to occur in field hiking. , is also very necessary.
Five material preparations
When you decide to hike, you need to use both hands Preparation: one is to collect data from formulating a route, and the other is to prepare sufficient materials.
Planning a hiking itinerary requires more thought than ordinary travel planning. First of all, it is necessary to consider whether the route setting and daily itinerary planning are reasonable and safe and whether it is within the physical burden and ability of the hiker. The second step is to understand the local weather and terrain conditions and be sure to make emergency plans. If you are participating in a group hike, it is important to understand the ability of the leader and the composition of the group.
The material preparation that zero-based backpackers are more concerned about can be summarized into 5 parts: equipment, drinking water, food, medicine, and outdoor equipment.
Backpacks and shoes are known as the two most important pieces of equipment for hikers. Some outdoor hiking equipment, such as climbing snow-capped mountains, is more professional, so here is only a reference for general hiking equipment.
The first thing to buy is a suitable backpack. Capacity, firmness, and waterproofness are the three major indicators when purchasing. When buying a backpack, it is best to repeat the backtest and ask the salesperson for the correct back method. Otherwise, it will not be able to reduce the weight when walking.
Whether the shoes are wear-resistant, waterproof, and breathable is directly related to the safety and comfort of hikers during long-term hiking. Therefore, you should be willing to invest money and effort in purchasing shoes. Long-distance treks are easy to damage the ankle bones, and high-top hiking shoes can better protect the ankle bones of hikers. If you are wading in water during the journey, you need to prepare creek shoes. Sports sandals can be worn as slippers or as the main equipment for summer hiking.
In the preparation of clothing, waterproof and breathable jackets are required. Don’t wear jeans, because sweating and rain in jeans will affect your body movements. In summer, you should bring quick-drying pants, preferably detachable trousers and sleeves. Other small items such as sunglasses, hats, and sweat-wicking underwear are optional.
Sleeping bags, tents, etc. are large items of outdoor equipment. Other small items such as sunscreen, knives
, windproof lighters, lighting equipment, water bottles, moisture-proof bags, and garbage bags are also suitable for any type of hiking.
You don’t need to prepare too much food for short hikes. You can bring some food that can replenish energy without taking up too much space, such as compressed biscuits, chocolate, and beef jerky. Drink enough water every day to bring enough 3 liters, it is not recommended to drink wild water directly. For medicines, bring some cold medicine, antidiarrheal medicine, Band-Aid, Yunnan Baiyao spray, etc.
Hiking Tips: Keep Your Rhythm and Rest
Hiking for the first time, It is easy for ALICE friends to take it as an ordinary trip, talking and laughing along the way, running and stopping, walking fast and slow. It doesn’t take long before you’ll be amazed at how quickly you lose energy.
The first hiking skill that a zero-based ALICE traveler should know is to maintain a certain rhythm at all times. The first 5-10 minutes of walking can be reserved for warm-up time, and it is advisable to slow down. In the following itinerary, you can gradually adjust the pace, control the rhythm, and walk slowly at a constant speed. During hiking, you must concentrate on walking, especially when you are walking long distances. Playing and playing will only consume physical energy.
Hiking is a whole-body exercise. Pay attention to balancing your body by swinging your arms, stabilizing your center of gravity, and moving forward in small steps. The force of the soles of the feet should be even, do not walk on tiptoes, but touch the ground with your feet and step steadily.
The first time you walk, you are more likely to feel tired because you are not used to it, and you need to pay attention to the rest during the walk. The short-term rest is mainly to stand and adjust the breathing, and the time should not exceed 5 minutes. Every 1 hour to 1.5 hours of walking, you can remove the backpack and rest for 15 minutes, but don’t fall to the ground as soon as you stop; you should adjust your breathing before sitting. Sitting and resting do not mean that you have nothing to do. ALICE friends should use this time to massage muscles and help relax.
Emergency response
1. Sprain:
strong>If you experience a sprained finger, stop the activity immediately, apply a cold compress for about 15 minutes, then wrap it with a cold, damp cloth and fix it with adhesive tape. If the ankle is sprained, do not force the movement; apply cold compresses for 24 hours before applying for heat, massage, and medicine. If the ankle has severe pain during activities, cannot stand or move, there is a sound when sprained, or it swells rapidly after the injury, it may be a fracture, and you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment immediately.
2. Heatstroke: Although the weather cools down, the power of the autumn tiger should not be underestimated. Long-term hiking in high-temperature weather is most likely to cause heatstroke. If you feel dizzy and have a headache while walking, Nausea, or weakness of limbs, go to a cool and ventilated place to rest as soon as possible, open your neckline, roll up your sleeves, drink water or electrolyte drinks many times, and take heatstroke prevention medicine.
3. Lack of water: Backpackers should add water in small amounts and multiple times, preferably 100ml each time. Drinking a lot of water at one time because of thirst will increase the burden on the heart and increase the fatigue of the body. For every 1000 ml of drinking water, 4 grams of salt, 100 grams of glucose, and 150 ml of orange juice can be added to supplement the nutrients lost by the body.
4. Foaming on the feet: Many travelers have foaming on their feet halfway through the trip and finally limped to finish the trip. Taking protective measures can completely avoid this. a painful situation. Long-distance hiking should first keep your feet dry, bring a few more pairs of sweat-wicking socks, and change a pair if your feet are wet. Because new shoes can easily make your feet uncomfortable and stimulate blisters to form, it’s best to wear old shoes. If you experience a tingling on the bottom of your foot while hiking, stop to check it, and put a Band-Aid on it, whether it’s blistering or not.