Essential items for self-driving outdoor adventure tours
Nowadays, many people like to drive cross-country vehicles to travel or explore in the wild. Such travel is of course very fun and challenging. When exploring, in addition to those professional equipment, I also recommend that you bring a small wilderness first aid box (or you can also call it a "wilderness survival box"). Even though it is small, it will play a big role in critical moments.
1. Box
It is best to choose an aluminum or stainless steel lunch box (preferably one with a handle). Because the lunch box itself can be used to heat, lift water or melt snow, it can all play a role. Although the plastic box is light, it cannot be heated, so its use is limited. At the same time, the metal lid of the lunch box can be used as a reflector to send out a distress signal at critical moments. Use a large size so that the following items can be easily accommodated.
2. Drugs
Disinfected gauze, hemostatic bandages, band-aids, cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, indigestion medicine, antibiotics, berberine, anti-motion sickness medicine, vitamin tablets , eye drops, safflower oil, wind oil essence and a small bottle of alcohol cotton balls, etc. These are essential supplies for first aid.
3. Medical tape
Don’t underestimate any gadget, it is the fastest repair agent. Its effect becomes apparent when your coat is torn and your tent is blown apart. Although its basic function is to stick gauze, with a little use of your imagination, you can find that it can be of much greater use.
4. Swiss Army Knife
It is absolutely necessary to have a multi-functional utility knife in the wild. Although it is not necessary to use a jungle fighting knife similar to that used by Rambo, a Swiss Army knife is essential. In addition to integrating regular knives, screwdrivers, and scissors, it also has saws, screwdrivers, files, etc., and even comes with a magnifying glass! It is best to be a large one.
5. Sewing kit
Whether it is the era of the Red Army’s Long March or the modern army, sewing kits have always been a must-have item for the army in the field. Of course, the function of modern sewing kits is no longer just for simple sewing and mending. The needles can not only pick thorns, but can also be bent into fish hooks in some cases to improve food and even save lives (of course, you must have at least two in your sewing kit. fishing line).
6. Matches
In the wild, fire is almost everything. It's important to bring windproof and waterproof matches, but if you can't buy such matches, you can DIY some yourself. The method is very simple. First melt the candle and apply it evenly on ordinary matches. When using, just remove the wax on the match head. In order to better utilize the powerful windproof and waterproof function of our DIY matches, you can place them in an empty film box. Phosphorus leather (used for striking matches) must not be forgotten, otherwise our DIY efforts will be in vain.
7. Candles
A small candle is absolutely useful in the wild. The modern lighting devices such as flashlights and headlamps you carry turn into decorations as the batteries run out. At this time, the candle shows its "heroic character". In addition to lighting, candles can also provide warmth (but don’t treat your fingers like potatoes to be baked) and start fires. If you cut off the bottom of a mineral water bottle to make a lampshade, you will have a windproof lamp for outdoor use. Its power is large enough and the work efficiency is greatly improved.
8. Survival whistle
In fact, it is an ordinary whistle, but in the wild, the role of the whistle is not just a black whistle blown on the court. Now it can save your life. When you are in danger, you can use the whistle to attract rescue or scare away some small beasts (but if it is a tiger, bear and other fierce beasts, silent is the best choice).
9. Aluminum film
This is a 2x2 meter aluminum-plated film, available in gold and silver. It is not only windproof and rainproof, but can also be set up to form a pergola to prevent direct sunlight. In cold areas, you can wrap yourself in it to maintain body temperature. The biggest function of the aluminum film is that it can reflect light so that rescuers can find you in time. You can also lay it on the ground and use it as a mat.
10. Compass
Even if you bring a GPS and your watch also has an electronic compass, some primitive north needles are still indispensable. In the wild, no one can guarantee that advanced equipment will not go wrong. At this time, a small compass can help you find the way home.
11. Dovetail clip
Although it is a very common office supplies, in the wild, it can play a role in many unexpected situations. It has been used to clip broken backpack straps, ripped pants, and shoes with soles off? Although we don't want it to be useful, it may be useful to have a few more.
12. Pencil
If you want to write something in the wild, what pen should you use? Parker? No, the most expensive is not necessarily the best. The harsh environment in the wild makes pencils our best and only choice. It is recommended to choose a pencil of 2B or above, and of course bring a small pencil sharpener. You can also use a mechanical pencil, but you need to bring enough refills.
13. Paper
Preferably a sticky note, preferably white.
14. Several bottles
Put salt, fruit sugar, and vitamin C respectively. These humble foods can be life-saving medicine in a pinch.
15. Waterproof ziplock bags
Can prevent some things from getting damp and moldy, such as mobile phone batteries, digital camera batteries, matches, etc.
Finally, it is recommended that you put a waterproof sealing bag outside the first aid box (a household refrigerator sealing bag will suffice. If you prepare a professional waterproof bag, everything will be OK. < /p>
Wild camping equipment
1. Tent
The first step in choosing a tent is to choose the style, dome type or channel type. The dome type tent relies on two poles. The above poles can be used to support the tent without ground nails. Channel-type tents basically need to be fixed with ground nails, so they have good wind resistance. On hard ground such as cement, you can only use large heavy stones to hold down the support points of the tent. The second choice of tent poles is mostly fiberglass poles, with a small amount of aluminum alloy poles. The price is cheap, but it is relatively heavy. The fiberglass poles will break under the cold environment and sudden heavy pressure. The third step is to look at the tent fabric, especially the rainproof outer tent fabric. Performance, this indicator is still calculated based on how many millimeters of water column it can withstand per square centimeter. A high-quality rainproof tarpaulin not only has a high rainproof indicator, but also has thick adhesive strips at the joints of the tarpaulin to prevent threads.
2. Sleeping bags
Sleeping bags can be divided into two categories according to their uses: 1. Ordinary sleeping bags: thin, used for general travel or camping, mostly in spring. Used in summer and autumn. 2. Professional sleeping bag: used in colder environments and even some adventure activities. The sleeping bag fabric is made of nylon with certain breathability and the thermal insulation layer is made of advanced microfiber cotton. Professional sleeping bags, especially high-quality adventure sleeping bags, are inseparable from down. According to the store owner, down sleeping bags are generally lighter than cotton sleeping bags and have better thermal insulation properties. It can save a lot of space in your luggage.
3. Moisture-proof pads
In relatively harsh outdoor conditions, moisture-proof pads can solve the problem of moisture-proofing and warmth. Do not underestimate moisture-proof pads. Effects on human health. Moisture-proof mats are generally laid in tents and can be used as quilts to sleep on. The types of moisture-proof mats include: foam mats, aluminum film mats, inflatable mats, automatic inflatable mats, etc., with prices ranging from 20 to 100. Yuan.
4. Camping lamps and headlamps
According to your needs, you can choose emergency lamps, battery lamps, gas lamps or Osram camp lamps, and headlamps are also required.
p>5. Barbecue grills and lighters
You can choose large, medium or small ones according to the number of people.
6. Cooking utensils
A set of small gas stoves and stainless steel pots of large, medium and small sizes for boiling water, cooking rice and stir-frying.
Don’t forget the spatula, spoon, knife, tableware, cups, and thermos.
7. Folding tables, chairs, and large sun umbrellas
All useful for eating and resting.
8. Purified water
Keep at least one box on the car, and the quantity can be prepared according to the number of people.
9. Food
Fresh beef, pork, seafood, vegetables and fruits, as well as some canned food and mustard slices. Prepare the quantity according to the number of people. Barbecuing? It’s best to marinate the meat with pickled peppers and barbecue sauce in advance. The Xinjiang grilling method is a bit outdated. You can buy some seafood at the market and take it with you. We once brought seafood into the desert (sealed it in a foam box with frozen mineral water ), in the desert, under the sunset, grilling seafood and eating Erguotou, it is very delicious.
10. Seasonings and spices
Salt, chicken essence, vegetable oil, banquet soy sauce, vinegar, hot sauce, spicy powder, thirteen spices, rice wine, white wine, etc.
11. Wine
Beer, rice wine, white wine, wine, etc. are determined according to personal preferences. It is very comfortable to drink during a picnic.
12. Telescope
Watching distant scenery from a high place can also be used to find and choose picnic and camping spots.
13. Hammock
It is the best place for a short rest.
14. Mosquito spray
This is a must-have for camping. ;