Single trips: it is necessary to take

So, let's try to make at least a list of the most common things that you will definitely come in handy in a single campaign. As a basis we take it hiking.

In previous editions of this series, we talked in detail about what you need know and be able to to go and, most importantly, successful return from a single campaign. And today will address an equally important topic and discuss (I hope for your participation), the question of equipment. So, what do you need to prepare and take with you in a single campaign?

In discussing the equipment of choice for tourism issues are the most common two irreconcilable points of view. Adherents of the first prefer to only the most advanced specialized things for which you are willing to lay out a rather big amount of money. They are a staple of tourist shops, are well versed in the new technologically advanced fabrics and materials are always up to date directory of popular travel brands.

Second, as a rule, they do not bother her outfit and are quite capable of making all the necessary own from scrap materials. They rightly note that "not snaryagu paints tourist and trekking made them." As a rule, they are representatives of the "old school" who was caught and began to get involved in tourism during the public deficit. Most interesting is that they really manage to do well makeshift tents and sleeping bags, to make categorical hikes in of old sneakers and windbreakers seasoned.

So who are the representatives of these two rights movements?

As usual it is not right neither one nor the other, but the truth lies somewhere in between. Anyone who thinks that the coolness of the tourist is defined by the amount of money spent on equipment, Of course, not exactly the same rights as those who claim that all these modern technology nobody needed. In fact, modern equipment is desirable but not a vital condition for the implementation of the campaign, if it is, of course, has nothing to do with forwarding or extreme tourism.

If you have the ability and the desire to buy a modern advanced equipment - remarkable buy. If this is not possible, then it is in any case can not serve as a reason for not campaign itself. You can always do with improvised or low cost solutions, especially if you already have some experience of being in the wild.

The complexity of a single campaign is also in the fact that you still have to carry the most, while the load is distributed evenly between all group members. In addition, it is necessary to provide for even the smallest details, as in a single campaign will not be able to ask for a sweater from a friend in case of cold or borrow a needle for mending clothes. That take, and so have, and blame in that case will have only themselves.

So, let's try to make at least a list of the most common things that you will definitely come in handy in a single campaign. We take it as a basis for hiking, since the list of inventory bicycle, motorcycle or an aqueous traveler can vary significantly.

• Backpack. Depending on the style and duration of your travel may be of different sizes and species. It is advisable to still acquire specialized hiking backpacks popular firms or home-made products from trusted masters in this field.
• Tent. For a single campaign, you will need a small single tent, a key criterion in the selection of which is weight. While many well do a simple tent or even a piece of polyethylene, especially in the warmer months.
• Sleeping and karemat. These two things will ensure you a relaxing and comfortable night's rest. In the summer of purely symbolic of their presence can be dispensed in the southern latitudes, but colder than expected night, so it is necessary to seriously approach this issue.
• Dishes. Standard set: mug, spoon, knife, pan. Of course, all metal and preferably easy. Do not take with a huge broadswords as defend or attack anyone you would not have to, and they have a fair amount of weight. The same section otnesom water tank, which is usually a simple plastic bottle.
• Campfire equipment. If you go to a short hike, you can cook on a gas or gasoline, it's really very convenient. If the length of the route, you have to learn to kindle fires and take care of a small hatchet or saw. Or acquire a small wood-burning stove.
• Food. Meals in the campaign is crucial. It is from this largely depends on your physical and psychological well-being. Best of all, if you take care of the maximum variety of its menu and will take with them, except for cereals and canned foods, even dried vegetables, dried fruits, nuts, sweets.
• Navigation. Maps, GPS travel, compass, phone for emergency communications.
• Clothing. One of the most difficult items in the collection to a campaign. How to take a smaller things and at the same time does not freeze? What to wear in case of rain and the scorching heat of? How not to pull too much and at the same time have a set of decent clothes for settlements? Answers to these questions come with time and experience.
• First aid kit. Mandatory item in a single campaign. It should contain everything you need for the most possible health problems: treatment of wounds and bruises, means of poisoning, heart, pain, fever and so on.
• Other important. In this category, I carried her to the important things without which you can not do, but which do not fall in the previous sections. Documents required to be packed in a waterproof bag. Flashlight, with try to take not the brightest, but rather shines literally a meter ahead. It would be enough for parking equipment and cooking, but it will not attract too much attention to you. Camera with additional batteries. A set of batteries. Repair equipment (tape, needle, thread, glue, twine hank).

As you can see, the list is not small, although it is possible that I missed something in mind, and readers will be able to supplement my comments. And all this you'll have to pack in a backpack and wearing on his back for a week or even more.

Are you really sure that you need it?