When getting ready for a trip back into nature you need to make sure you have the right equipment to deal with different situations you may encounter. Unless you are Bear Grylls take heed to the suggestions for your camping trip.
Before you leave you should create an inventory of all your equipment and check it off when packing up as well. These could include:
Medical Supplies
Have a well stocked medical kit with antiseptics, tissues, tweezers, allergy tablets and insect repellent. Spare bandages and plasters may come in handy too.
Shelter
Your tent and its contents will be your home for the duration for your trip so kit it out with sleeping bags, ground sheets, pillows and a windbreak. Add an inflatable mattress and a duvet for additional comfort if you have the space.
Other Supplies
Stock up on your personal items and cleaning aids to stay as fresh as possible so you can maintain hygiene with relative ease. Make sure you have a good supply of suitable food and means to cook it as well as utensils. Paper towels and toilet paper will be something that you cannot leave without as well as a basic tool set and Swiss Army knife.
On the other end of the spectrum for a Safari there is Ski trips. As you may rightly already know the packing requirements will be vastly different. You will be trading scorching heat for a deep freeze yet will still have scope for some great sun.
If you are a beginner or generally prefer not to take equipment. Most (if not all) sites offer the option to rent boots, ski’s and boards. Boots will be a big thing to get right as they can end up hurting your feet and even cutting off circulation to them. Try on as many boots as you deem necessary until you find the right ones. Alternatively purchase some before you go.
On your days out it may be worth taking a rucksack for all the little bits you may want to carry including your music player, water and some food for the day. Helmets and other safety apparatus could be carried in there too.
For your clothing on the slopes it may worth getting it all before you go to save some money. All of your clothing should be specifically designed for slopes keeping your both warm and protected from the elements including glasses, goggles, jackets and salopettes.
To get our first post underway, we’re going to be focusing on some top tips for those looking to travel far and wide. If you’re looking to travel for a month or a couple of months, then it’s important to travel light. This may sound quite strange, but the fewer items you have the better, and you can always purchased cheap clothes when you’re out there.
You should always do your homework on the specific area you want to visit because it’s important to have understanding on the prices, culture, surroundings and the conveniences, such as transport, shops and accommodation.
You may feel less equipped when you travel light, but a great deal of information can be kept in a mobile phone, and if you keep your phone safe and your money safe, then you’ll certainly run into fewer problems when you’re out there.
Every country will be unique in terms of accommodation, pricing, transport and culture, and the more you understand about the country, the better.