Basic equipment for outdoor activities

 Basic equipment, outdoor equipment
role is to ensure the safe and comfortable as possible (the basic part of comfort is safe). It is for everyone comfortable following the presentation focused on the harsh environment around Beijing by climbing through the basic equipment should be guaranteed. other parts of the equipment or the use of weather conditions at your own reference.'s comments on the equipment with some inevitably subjective, To avoid misleading the consumer, here are some general knowledge as far as possible, the text are all related to some brand examples.
the actual purchase, shall consult those who are familiar with market information.
1, clothing (Basic Equipment)
primary purpose of outdoor clothing to keep warm and dry. a lot of very good performance to provide the comfort of clothing is more limited (because of material constraints), let alone the beautiful. Thus the selection of such equipment is not an absolute can be sacrificed because of the appearance of any point performance.
outdoor clothing includes: underwear, warm layers, the outer wind rain, shoes, socks, hats, gloves.
the role of underwear is underwear
easily overlooked, many people wear cotton underwear to participate in daily activities, it is difficult to ensure in good condition. cotton underwear as absorbent, easy to dry, wet, became the lead stratosphere, accelerating heat distribution, known as the Alpine killer. in the hot summer, in a cool, windy, high altitudes and other conditions, sweaty clothes can make you feel cold and intolerable.
sweat underwear materials commonly used in CoolMax, Thermastat, are helping the company Du products. more market brand, as long as the regular brand formal channels, can feel comfortable buying, but the performance is different. Du Yi sport to help the heart is relatively low-grade products, is sufficient to deal with around Beijing. more hostile environment The following should buy a professional mountain underwear.
sweat underwear should not be relaxed, should be close to the skin but not tight. due to material reasons, usually not very comfortable when wearing.
warm layer of down products are the most
good insulation, and easily compressed, lightweight, easy to carry. down products of the disadvantage is that moisture absorption and not easy to dry, it is not suitable for humid environments. down products of the main performance indicators are fluffy (fill power) and Filling cashmere yield. Needless to say, cashmere charge. fluffy and high means good insulation properties, with the proportion of cashmere or cashmere (**%) type (duck, goose) does not matter. Of course, the majority of the market is not down products Marked fluffy, we'll have to reference the next two indicators. In general goose down is better than duck down, of course, the higher the ratio the better the cashmere, but usually are between 70-90.
when purchasing Down should pay due attention fabrics and styles, fabrics to Fangsi, better ventilation; style should ensure easy operation, though the style is too small beautiful, but when Waichuan poor insulation. preferably with a big feather hat.
very low winter temperatures around Beijing, of course, essential equipment, down jacket, but in most cases (the other season or winter day while walking), we need a lightweight and superior performance of insulation products can be generally applicable. Fortunately, the fleece can basically meet this demand. fleece products, even after a certain wet insulation performance, and easy to dry, evaporation temperature can be used.
fleece products are very much on the market, the election purchase the brand when it does not matter. texture close, thick fleece will have better performance.
WindStopper Fleece good wind increased performance and better ventilation, but at very low temperatures without wind Waichuan very comfortable weather.
wind and rain jacket (Jacket)
jacket should have a non-ideal isolation, wind, rain completely, completely breathable. but there is no any kind of clothing can be completely meet the above requirements. and the environment, climate, personal size, metabolic rate, activity intensity, among other factors, the waterproof breathable performance requirements are also different, it should be a reasonable purchase, reasonable use and should not be blind pursuit of the brand, high technology materials.
good wind performance and the performance is usually consistent rain. rain coat painted surface must also be splashing agent, the formation of water droplets rolled down can rain. Although the main function of the inner rain to provide material or coating, but still very important splashing coating, it can become a guide to avoid the wet warm coat layer (think of rubber poncho post it on your skin feeling). GoreTex material provides a waterproof breathable function, but if activities of more than ability of the material breathable, sweat, like in the inside of the condensation of water vapor and water droplets when cemented, they can not be discharged out of clothing. GoreTex material was soaked (time) period of time will lose the function of breathable rain. Goretex maintenance of clothing is also very complicated.
general, wind rain jacket features should be considered first, superior ventilation performance can be designed to ensure a good style. Beijing surrounding climate dry, cool season, under less rain, but the mountain is usually windy, wind performance is preferred. the market leave Emergency underwear most of the material properties of wind and rain no problem, you need to pay attention to the stitching of the adhesive should be wide enough (to prevent the Department from the pin air leakage, water); arms, cuffs with zipper, can pull ventilation; best rain canopy hood, neck, fastened to one way or another; zippered outside flaps can be bonded to water; hood, waist belts can tightened; pocket with water-resistant design; zipper can be opened from top to bottom; all designed to bring gloves and so on. good design is more important than material.
Jackets should be large enough, the best over the hips. Trousers to Wear waterproof is preferred (note taped), completely airtight can accept, because the legs relative to body sweat less. Trousers should be with a full side zipper, easy to wear off.
all waterproof airtight You can machine wash clothes to destroy the waterproof layer (film or coating), to obtain adequate ventilation performance,cheap UGG boots, but difficult to reverse this process.

a lot of people wearing hiking shoes sports shoes or some common brands of ; outdoor sports shoes The. For the choice of shoes, we have a clear definition: hiking shoes.
should wear good hiking shoes, slip, hard soles, Vibram soles, Italy is the most appropriate choice. Only high shoes to help of the ankle joint to provide adequate protection, while higher than the upper but also effectively prevent rain, snow, sand and other foreign matter poured into the shoes. heel and toes should be to strengthen the design (hard enough), actions conducive to complex terrain, less upper seams, the more conducive to water, but the overall poor quality shoes easily deformed, almost airtight, but the warmth is very good. fight skin (leather + synthetic material) of the shoe lighter comfortable, breathable easy to dry is very good, with GoreTex lining is a very good choice, the disadvantage is not durable, not very warm.
barely affordable on the market, there is sufficient performance climbing shoes to choose from. professional mountaineering brand of shoes are very expensive to purchase should be carefully selected according to the performance requirements of a good use of the product. whole is generally a pair of winter shoes, buy shoes for a Shuangpin use other seasons.
hat summer hat
main function is to sunscreen, baseball caps, scarves Canada is a very good choice.
in the cold winter, warm hat is essential layer. winter hat general use of wool, fleece and other materials, there should be ear, best to pull to the neck, exposing only the nose and mouth. You can wear a few more than the top, walk, camp breaks can wear different hats, both portable and can provide effective insulation.
ideal activities hat should have a short hat, or a neck strap to prevent the wind.
socks
role is to isolate the foot socks and shoes to avoid friction, and provide warmth. generally should wear two pairs of socks, inner layer is a thin man-made fibers, keeping the foot Ministry dry, the outside is thick wool socks, line socks, thermal insulation and to absorb the moisture, until the opportunity to take off your shoes to replace. For the same reason, the list of cotton products is not recommended.
, of course, as long as you feel comfortable , what to wear socks, no problem. But if the strength of multi-day-old or under extreme weather events, it is strongly recommended professional climbers wearing socks. After all, in extremely cold weather, usually the foot is the first area to be frostbitten.
Socks should have adequate backup, wet immediately after replaced.
gloves
hands of security and comfort is very important. the loss of hand function will lead to very dangerous consequences. When the hands of security and Comfort is threatened, you should wear gloves.
common single layer gloves, wool, fleece, waterproof cold (ski gloves), down, etc.. Almost every one kind you are likely to be used Shoutao . at least for a winter work gloves and a pair with thin and thick gloves warm enough.
gloves and appropriate safety design (rope) to prevent loss.
snow in winter snow cover
activities, the snow cover is essential equipment, its role is to cut off the ice, to prevent the legs from the trousers or the shoes poured, and can provide effective insulation. Do not believe comes with a simple mountain snow pants sets, as long as you snow activities, snow must be equipped with professional sets.
2, backpack (basic equipment)
we are used to prepare two backpacks, a small (charge packets) for one day to and from activities; a more large (backpack) for multi-day hiking expedition activities or.
can not reduce the charge because of small package purchase requirements. purchase should pay attention to the structure should be strong, carry the system must be complete (since volume is not small necessarily mean light weight), there must be enough to plug, so as not to find too many things when stretched. multi-day event due to the need camping equipment, backpacks large enough capacity to be generally 55 liters men and women is the lower limit of 45 liters (except special size ), winter activities or mountain climbing expedition to a larger capacity bag.
backpack suitable choice of great significance since we do not have to say any more. performance of each style backpack is the wise see wisdom eyes of the beholder. In fact, not a backpack that can be for everyone. the choice of the first re-fit backpack, backpack and a long range of adjustment should be consistent with your figure. In addition to the store should take some equipment installed, back up and try not to rush.
carrying system curve should be consistent with your back, the belt buckle to make the weight fall on the hip, lumbar spine to reduce the burden. full of items should not be affected by the activities of the head. close the site have enough foam pad. head The design of packages and side pockets and reasonable to make some small equipment can be used quickly and easily access. belt, chest strap adjustment range must take into account both summer and winter conditions. must be sufficient and convenient plug-in design.
strong and durable backpack is worth to be considered separately.
backpack large enough to be coupled with rain cover, the bad days can be of much help under Hou.
3,UGG boots clearance, tents, sleeping bags and mats (Basic Equipment)

tent tents and equipment should belong to the collective, by regular participation in outdoor activities, often have a practical use to those in need. couples can participate in some activities, there is some experience and then buy according to their needs.
buy tents mainly based on use, consider the design, material, wind resistance, and then consider the capacity (a few people sleep), weight and so on. common to use more yurt-style tent camping, 2-3 carbon fiber poles provide better performance and some rain wind performance, air permeability is better. Four Seasons account or accounts, mostly mountain tunnel, more than three aluminum poles, there are numerous places nails, rope and other auxiliary wind design, materials and more durable. but not a lot of rain off mountains, and often very heavy, not suitable for outdoor through the weekend (except for extreme environments in winter).
around Beijing in spring, summer and autumn weather conditions less complicated, the winter is characterized by cold and windy. purchase tents, the main consideration durable, wind rain properties. winter mountain off the main use.

sleeping bag should be light and warm sleeping bags, and easy compression, easy carrying. sleeping bag filling material is affected by the warm, quantity, style sleeping bag, if it fits and other factors. sleeping bags are the main down and synthetic filling material (four holes of cotton or silk cotton seven holes), the insulation properties of down good, but easy to damp the loss of performance, and expensive; silk sleeping bag, lightweight, warm and good sleeping bag is the ideal three quarters. there are mummy style sleeping bag and envelope time. mummy-type insulating effect is good, spacious and comfortable but no envelope. a good sleeping bag on the head of the insulation should be of appropriate design, and some sleeping bags will be in the design of thick legs.
whatever the season, camping sleeping bag are guaranteed safe and comfortable One of the most basic equipment, there is no alternative (quilts, warm clothes, etc.) can replace the function of sleeping bags. campsite climatic conditions, the user's physical differences are directly related to the sleeping bag's performance requirements, everyone should be based on rational use of the actual situation in different sleeping bags. Each sleeping bag is marked with extremes of temperature and comfort temperature are two indicators, but there is no uniform standard, large differences between the manufacturers can only be used as reference.
Beijing surrounding mountains in summer extreme low temperature of about about 5 ℃, the minimum temperature is usually above 10 ℃, the choice of thin silk sleeping bag to envelope, the majority of no wind, low-altitude areas may still feel hot. spring and autumn the climate by the air flow Comparison of volatile and often extreme temperatures of about -5 ℃ to sufficient preparation for the general use of high-end silk floss or thin (500g-1000g) of the down sleeping bags. Beijing winter should the mountains of snow from the Lower Dir started coming in the basic melt snow and ice over, during bad weather, extreme temperature of -20 ℃ below (north-west of the high altitude), camping equipment, performance requirements of high, if made up his mind to go hiking through at this time, the should be within the financial capability to buy the best down sleeping bags, cashmere charge more than 1200g.
buy sleeping bags must be understood in the outdoors camping, a little heat that much more comfortable than the cold,bailey UGG boots, should have inclement weather accidents preparation. buy a secret is another sleeping bag compression rate (ie, fluffy and high) of the sleeping bag (whether filled with material) would be better insulation properties. purchase sleeping bags sleeping bags must also pay attention to the processing technology, due to poor stitching process pin lead to heat loss at too thin, or because the movement caused by favoritism filler material, loss of insulation properties.
market, there are some self-processing Fleece sleeping bag, in your sleeping bag with an extra layer of insulation, is a very good choice.
moisture pad
field in order to sleep well, the key depends on the insulation under the sleeping bag is good. In fact, the role of moisture pad is not as moisture (moisture-proof majority simply do not foam pad) ,UGG boots, but the isolated ground temperature. good moisture pad should be close texture. surface uneven pad to keep the air while holding the better, in fact, down sleeping bags with the use of such cushions to ensure the body below the insulation. < br> from the inflatable cushion to provide comfort generally do not have good insulation properties, applies only to leisure activities.
4, other necessary equipment, appliances and utensils

on the stove requirement should be safe, reliable, high thermal efficiency, low cost and easy access to fuel. In the past many people used the liquid or solid fuel stove, due to poor security incidents occurred more than fire, fuel Cibi and inefficient, should Qizhi No . quality and reliable gas furnace should be the preferred equipment, and now the price of regular gas tank has been relatively low. In extreme circumstances, may be accompanied by professional mountain cylinders to obtain reliable thermal efficiency.
stoves, fuel purchase must be to have a formal channel for businesses. unsolicited products will pose a major security risk.
stove fire attributed to the list, do not forget to carry.
entirely in accordance with the use of cutlery personal preferences, but obviously should be less severe. winter should be careful to avoid frostbite stainless steel products.
lighting fixtures
whenever such equipment should be classified as essential. for ease of use should buy headlights. In most cases, climbing through the should be avoided at night, the headlights are mainly used for lighting the camp activities, meet the basic performance of this can be. the financial capability, then you can buy high quality products, the main difference is the use of time and light intensity, but consumption of the battery are also different, non-beneficial to the environment should be based on actual need to purchase.
Designed to provide a long operating time (100 hours), the disadvantage is the brightness of the general, the price a little expensive, but worth recommending .
mats
plastic products, some products can keep the heat with a reflective film (effect uncertainty). may be placed within a moisture-proof tent or under the tent.
kettle
are free to buy, should be easy to carry. winter requires good insulation properties of stainless steel vacuum pot, the volume should be enough (more than 1 liter), because relatively few opportunities for water heating.
tool
a small knife is sufficient. unless there is actually necessary (in which case I can think of), not with large knives (jungle knife) to avoid misunderstanding. Beijing has nothing to be around for you to hack the.
extensive use large plastic bags
. can be divided into food or fear of tidal loading of equipment (cameras, sleeping bags, etc.), but also as a life-saving emergency situations bag. Of course, the main use is as garbage bags.
string
use non-security type , such as making wind rope, tied belongings.
contact tools
walkie-talkies, whistles and so on. to carry and use as needed, usually a simple landscape to regional Han Jisheng.
6, other non-essential equipment
toiletries, sunglasses, sunscreen
winter snow activities must wear anti-ultraviolet effects, completely blocking sunglasses. sunglasses should have eyes for the sport and the rope to guard against loss. the best left back. Other cases decided by personal preference.
toiletries should meet the requirements of environmental protection.
safety equipment (ropes, belts, rock cones and other technical equipment), ice and snow equipment (ice axes, crampons, ice picks, snow shovel, snow shoes etc.) a little.
Summary: hiking through the weekend to participate in activities typical of the basic personal equipment is a backpack, sleeping bag (moisture-proof pad), hiking shoes, and appropriate clothing. team must also carry enough to ensure the wild life necessary equipment.