Stream Trekking Shoes
Many outdoor gear items are versatile across different scenarios—for example, clothing, pants, and some accessories. You might wear the same pair of shoes for regular hiking or trekking, but you can’t use them for stream trekking environments—because of the presence of water, stream trekking shoes become irreplaceable. When choosing stream trekking shoes, remember these key features:
Non-slip, quick-draining, breathable, and shock-absorbing
Closed-mesh shoe models:
Backpack
Professional stream trekking backpacks differ greatly from ordinary hiking backpacks in both appearance and function. Stream trekking backpacks have very high waterproofing requirements. A good stream trekking backpack is not only fully waterproof but also offers excellent comfort when carrying, and may even incorporate seamless construction techniques. Top-tier stream trekking backpacks can even be used for diving.
Professional stream trekking backpacks can also be used for caving, waterfall rappelling, and other activities. If you’re a enthusiast of these sports, then a good stream trekking backpack is essential. But for casual outdoor lovers, a waterproof dry bag or bucket bag is sufficient.
During stream trekking, you’ll inevitably walk through grass and woods, which is where the advantage of split-leg pants comes in: wear long pants onshore to avoid scratches from low branches; when you need to go into the water, detach the pant legs to turn them into shorts, preventing your pants from getting wet.
Reference Price:150–250 RMB
Quick-Dry T-Shirt
This one needs no explanation—an essential upper-body garment for summer outdoor activities. It’s cool and moisture-wicking, and the quick-drying feature is the most valuable function during stream trekking.
Reference Price:80–150 RMB
Accessories
Waterproof Sealable Bags
Essential protection for valuables like cameras and phones.
Reference Price:20–30 RMB
Gloves You often need to use both hands and feet when moving up and down stream valleys, and thorny bushes are common. So bringing gloves is definitely necessary. Casual trekkers can use half-finger cycling gloves as an alternative. These gloves usually have breathable material on the back of the hand and anti-slip designs on the palms, offering enough hand protection. Reference Price:15–30 RMB Quick-Dry Towel A lifesaver when you get wet. These towels are typically lighter than regular ones, adding no extra burden. Reference price:20–30 yuan Trekking poles There’s no need to buy new ones—just bring the trekking poles you usually use for hiking. Making good use of them can help you maintain better balance in the water. Reference price:50–100 yuan
