The mysterious allure of outdoor sports is attracting more and more people to join the outdoor movement.
However, newcomers often have no idea what outdoor activities or anything related to them even means.
To help these newcomers clear up their doubts, the editors have specially reprinted an outdoor beginner’s guide
that uses comic-style illustrations to clearly explain outdoor concepts, philosophies, basic activity rules, gear, food, and more — guaranteed to make everything easy to understand at a glance.

I. What Does "Outdoor" Mean?

II. The Philosophy of the Outdoors

III. Pre-Activity Rules

1. Carefully read the activity requirements and itinerary beforehand;
2. Being on time shows respect for the activity, for yourself, and for your teammates;
3. Introduce yourself openly so everyone can get to know you;

4. Do not act on your own after gathering as a group;
5. If your gear is deemed unqualified and you’re asked to withdraw, please understand;
6. Respect the opinions of the team leader.
IV. Discipline During the Activity

1. Cooperate when roll call is taken;
2. Do not run ahead of the lead member or fall behind the sweep member;
3. Do not act on your own or wander outside the group area while resting or waiting;
4. Try not to hold food, water, or your camera in your hand for long periods while walking;

5. Don’t follow too closely — maintain a safe distance of 2 meters to avoid being pulled down if someone slips;
6. But also don’t stray too far — you can call out to those in front or behind to keep the distance right;
7. Those with lower stamina should proactively move to the front of the group at the start to help adjust the overall pace;
8. If you can’t keep up with the pace, inform someone who has a walkie-talkie;
V. Walking Techniques

1. Actively participate in pre-activity warm-up exercises — warming up helps you stay in good condition and reduces the risk of injury;
2. Take small steps and walk slowly;
3. Use your upper body strength to assist your legs — such as with trekking poles or grabbing tree branches;
4. Step firmly with your entire foot;
5. On uphill sections, walk with your feet slightly outward; on downhill sections, put more weight on your heels.
6. Avoid jumping on high platforms;
7. Be cautious when descending slopes.
VI. Equipment Checklist

Bring what you need—neither too much nor too little.
VII. Diet

1. Drink 300–500 ml of water half an hour before exercising;
2. Take small sips of water frequently during exercise;
3. Drink sports drinks and water during exercise, not fruit juice;
4. Bring plenty of water—do not drink wild water casually;
5. Avoid greasy or spicy foods; dried fruits and chocolate are great trail snacks.
In short
There’s no doubt that outdoor activities carry higher risks than indoor ones. Therefore, to ensure safety and have fun, it’s essential to learn some basic outdoor knowledge before heading out.

Now, here comes the key point!
After reading all this, did you learn something?
If you found it useful, share it quickly with your friends who love the outdoors!
One last reminder
The outdoors can be addictive.