OutdoorAdventureWhat should you pay attention to?
Head: 1 thick canvas hat
Body: 2 pieces of cloth clothing, 1 cotton-padded coat, 1 sweater, 2 T-shirts (women should also bring several bras or close-fitting undergarments. Based on my experience, close-fitting undergarments are better—bras are really uncomfortable and inconvenient for hiking)
Legs: 2 pairs of thick cloth trousers, 2 pairs of shorts, several pairs of underwear
Feet: Several pairs of thick cloth socks, 2 pairs of comfortable hiking shoes or mountaineering shoes
Hands: 1 pair of thick cloth gloves
Shelter: 1 tent per 1–2 people, 1 thin blanket per person (it’s recommended to use military blankets or any waterproof and moisture-proof ones), several rolls of toilet paper. I don’t recommend bringing a sleeping bag, as it’s neither comfortable nor safe.
Travel gear: 1 machete for every 2–3 people, 1 knife per person (a Swiss Army knife is recommended), cold medicine, fever reducer, heatstroke medication, diarrhea medicine, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs (both topical and oral), Yunnan Baiyao—bring a reasonable amount of each. 1 communication device per person, 1 small water bottle per person.
Food: Decide for yourself, but avoid bringing spicy or easily spoiled food. Steamed buns, bread, and dried meats are best.
Precautions: First, let’s talk about food. Eat small amounts frequently—basically every 2 hours, whether you’re hungry or not—but never eat too much at one time. For water, you’ll mostly be sourcing it from nature, so pay attention to the cleanliness of the water source. During movement, it’s best and safest to travel in groups of at least two, including sleeping together at night. Teams should keep a minimum distance of 20 meters between each other—the closer, the better, as long as it’s safe. Girls must stay with boys, as you’ll be sleeping fully clothed, so there’s no need to be overly modest. Boys should understand that girls may have certain inconveniences and should know to give them space when needed. The entire team should have a team leader who organizes short meetings before resting and before setting off each day to discuss and confirm the next day’s route. In case of getting lost, the team must stay together. If someone falls ill, adjust the pace of movement accordingly. One rule everyone must follow is to never leave the group. If you’re unhappy about something, communicate with the team leader, and regardless of whether you’re satisfied with the outcome, follow the leader’s arrangements. If food becomes scarce, pool all food together and distribute it equally. To ensure food is used rationally, the team leader should schedule distribution times, and the person managing food must not eat any of it. If food runs low, the leader should organize the team to gather food from nature in a planned way—do not collect any mushrooms you don’t recognize, as most are poisonous. Avoid picking wild fruits that are overly bright-colored or unrecognizable. If you must pick them, have one person try a small amount first. If symptoms such as palpitations or sweating occur, it indicates poison. Have the poisoned person rest and try to get them to drink plenty of water—ideally inducing sweating. If under attack, call for help loudly. If one member of the group is attacked, others must not run away. Those who hear the call for help should quickly approach the victim but should not rush in to assist right away—observe first, then decide. Everyone must act as a team. Boys should protect girls—for example, letting them stand behind. Girls should not scream, but stay calm and work with the boys to handle the situation. If possible, offer help. In the case of a toxic attack, appropriate antidotes should be applied. Keep a daily journal.
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