True adventurers go hiking. Domestic boys and girls prefer to stay at home watching TV, while travelers at this time climb into the mountains, raft along mountain rivers. A hike requires some preparation, but the most important thing in a camping life is not warm weather and not a hardy organism, but a good mood, a reliable friend nearby and a properly assembled backpack with everything you need.
The Right Backpack Choose your backpack responsibly. Its size depends on your stamina and how long you are going to travel. Backpack volume is measured in liters. Make sure your backpack has comfortable straps, and the material it is made of is lightweight and waterproof. There are several rules for packing things in a backpack. They were invented by experienced tourists for a long time, and it is better to stick to them. Place heavy items on the bottom or in the middle, soft items close to the back. For fragile items or light but bulky items, put them on top. In the pockets of the backpack, you need to put the essentials: matches, first-aid kits, glasses, a camera, etc. Food Pro of gourmet habits on a hike is better not to remember. Camping food is usually a source of strength, not a delight in fine dining. Canned food is indispensable. But you shouldn't take a lot of cans. They do not deteriorate, but they are very heavy. Be sure to take cereals, because they are a good source of carbohydrates and fiber. Don't forget about dried fruits. They are delicious, nutritious, and last but not least, light. If there is room in your backpack, you can take something that is not so necessary, but tasty - cookies, condensed milk or honey. Water Take water in plastic bottles with you. If it is assumed that you will spend several days on the hike, then it is unrealistic to collect water for the entire period. Usually the route is calculated in such a way that periodically it is possible to replenish the supply of drinking water. Therefore, take as much water as you need before the first source. Cookware Walkable dishes should be light and strong. Avoid glass or ceramic mugs, cast iron skillets, or flat saucers. You can easily do without forks on a hike, take only spoons. Do not forget about a knife, matches and a pot. First aid kit Even if you have good health, and wounds heal like a cat, you still need to take a first aid kit. You don't need to carry the entire ambulance kit with you, but some things should be there anyway. These are sterile and non-sterile bandages, iodine, bactericidal plaster, hydrogen peroxide, cotton wool, pain reliever, antiallergenic agent and activated carbon. Don't forget scissors and mosquito repellent. Take a pair of underwear sets, several pairs of socks, both thin and warm, a sweatshirt or warm sweater, a pair of T-shirts, jeans or tight pants with a bunch of pockets, a hat, sneakers and high waterproof boots. This will be enough for several days. Take a light tent, no more than 3 kg. The sleeping bag should be lightweight, warm and quick-drying. Do not take a cotton sleeping bag - it is heavy and dries for a long time. Now there are many modern sleeping bags on sale, made of padding polyester or synthetic fiber. Take hygiene products to a minimum. You don't have to pack your entire set of face and body beauty products in your backpack; be sure to bring a good flashlight and camera on the hike, and do not forget about entertainment. Cards, guitar, chess, or any kind of board game comes in handy in the evenings or at rest. If you are not going on a hike alone, talk to your friends about the list of things. It is enough for one to take a tube of toothpaste, and another bar of soap, than to drag this set to everyone. The same goes for dishes and food. And observe the most important rule when packing for a hike: if things do not fit in a backpack, then these are unnecessary things.
