Adventure or outdoor trips have more and more followers as there are people who, despite being on vacation, prefer to stay active. Here the main thing is to discover (or rediscover) a place from another point of view and activate the adrenaline to make the experience completely unforgettable. Of course, a fundamental element for those days will be to have a good backpack. Depending on where you go, what you are going to do and the travel time, you will choose one or the other. In any case, a wide selection of models can be found online, in mountain stores where you can also find everything you need for the trip. In this article I list everything you need on an adventure or outdoor trip.
- GPS, compasses and maps. Having technology is very good, but it may fail just at the moment when it is most needed, so beyond GPS, it is advisable to use more basic but equally useful tools, such as a compass. and maps of the area. Before starting the adventure, it is best to take a look in case there has been any change in recent years (something that can happen on certain routes). The more up-to-date information available, the better.
- Tents. You have to think of this as an investment because if you opt for a medium-high range tent, you will be able to use it many more times and even in inclement weather (because this can happen) you will be able to have a site protected wherever you are. Before making any purchase in this sense, you must take into account a couple of basic aspects such as their assembly (they are not usually very complex but if you travel alone it is better to opt for those that are designed like this) and the number of people you will have what to house There is a wide variety to choose from, you just have to take some time to see which is the most appropriate in each case.
- Sleeping bag. The ideal complement to the previous point. Also in this there is a wide variety to choose from. We are talking about rectangular bags, mummies, sheet bags… And of course, there are different types of materials, such as polyester or down, depending on the temperatures to which one is going to be exposed.
- Camping kitchens. An adventure trip you never know where it may take your intrepid travelers. It is for this reason that it does not hurt to get a stove, in case you need to be away from civilization for a longer time. In this way, the adventure can continue without problems.
- Footwear. Footwear is essential so that the journey does not become harder than it already will be. It is highly recommended to try on this new shoe before the trip itself and give it something of itself, so that later it does not cause any type of chafing. Of course, it will be necessary to take into account what type of footwear is needed: winter, water, sports, trekking, mountaineering…
- Clothing. The fundamental thing in adventure travel is to travel with the essentials but without going overboard. That is to say, here the ‘just in case’ have no place because they will only occupy and be tiresome. When thinking about the clothes to wear, it must be as multifunctional as possible and resistant. In addition, it will not hurt to stock up with a rope and some soap to be able to wash what is needed and let it dry in the sun.
- First aid kit. Since it is an adventure trip, one has to know that one can be exposed to certain risks and, although without fear, one must be prepared. In this sense, a first-aid kit equipped with the essentials is always useful. Here we will include adhesive tape, scissors, bandages, alcohol… And, by the way, a mosquito repellent, which can prevent future discomfort.
- Lantern. Something so simple can be vital when night has already fallen. Although there are batteries, those that can be recharged based on movement turn out to be most useful. Of course, you have to make sure in advance that they are charged to be able to use them when necessary.
- Drinking water tablets. Drinking water is always essential but one is not always near an area where drinking water can be obtained. If this is the case, it is better to have these tablets that purify the water and sterilize it at the same time.
- Knife and lighter. They are two other basic elements but which can also be very useful. They barely take up or weigh, but you do need them, surely you will be grateful for having taken them into account and having thrown them in your backpack.
