What equipment do you need to prepare for outdoor sports?

How to choose equipment suitable for outdoor sports

At present, more and more citizens are keen on outdoor sports. For outdoor sports, it is essential to match a set of professional clothes. What basic equipment do you need to prepare for outdoor sports? How to choose these devices? Our reporter did some research for you.

Outdoor sports shoes

Generally speaking, outdoor sports shoes are usually divided into four series with different functions. Alpine series is mainly used for mountaineering activities, adapting to hard rock surface and mixed terrain of ice and snow. The crossing series is mainly used for crossing long-distance complex terrain, and can also be used for low-altitude mountaineering. The hiking series is mainly suitable for short-distance crossing and outdoor hiking on relatively gentle terrain. Sports and leisure series are used for daily wear and non-load-bearing sports.

Because of the complex terrain and common gravel slopes, high-heeled hiking shoes with hard soles should be worn when traveling in mountainous areas. This kind of shoes has good anti-skid performance because of the large imitation tire pattern at the bottom. The sole made of hard rubber can effectively prevent the injury to feet on gravel or uneven road surface; Good quality cowhide or hard nylon canvas shoes are waterproof and warm. If you travel in winter, it is very important to keep warm. Leather sports shoes are superior to nylon sports shoes in both cold protection and waterproof function, and can be used as the first choice for outdoor activities in winter.

[Reminder] When buying hiking shoes, you should choose shoes that are half a yard or a yard larger than the shoes you usually wear, so that you can put a finger in the heel. This is because walking for a long time will make your feet swell. If the shoes feel just right, you will feel a little crowded after walking for a while. When buying, you must ensure that the heel is close to the shoe, the hiking shoes should not be comfortable with the sole, and there is no pain when kicking or touching the heel in front.

Brand, design, sole and vamp usually determine the price of hiking shoes. As for soles, it is now recognized that Vibram soles are the best. Vibram refers not to the style of soles, but to an Italian rubber brand, which is the best material for soles at present. Preferably, the upper contains Gore-Tex waterproof and breathable layer.

[Price] Among hiking shoes, Salomon, Merrell, ASOLO and other brands are well known. Prices range from several hundred yuan to thousands of yuan.

Outdoor sportswear

There are many kinds and styles of outdoor clothes, such as windbreakers and bibs for mountaineering and one-piece ski shirts for skiing. But according to the function of clothes, they can be roughly divided into three categories, namely, inner clothing, warm clothing and outer clothing. Outdoor sportswear requires waterproof (rain), windproof, wear-resistant, and more importantly, breathable, which can keep the wearer dry and comfortable.

[Reminder] It is best to use Coolmax fabric with breathable function for the inner layer of clothes, so as not to feel uncomfortable after sweating. The warm layer generally chooses fleece and down jacket, which is light and warm. Generally, the price of a single piece of polar fleece clothing on the market is between 80 and 200 yuan, and the price of polar fleece clothing containing wind-proof and breathable materials is between 300 and 500 yuan; The warm-keeping performance of down jacket depends on its quality and bulkiness. Coat clothing, styles are mostly short trench coats or tunic suits, and there are also many hats. Clothing materials marked waterproof/breathable are more or less waterproof and breathable.

[Price] Common brands on the market are MountainHardware, K2, Sanfu, Colombia, LOWE and so on. Prices range from 200 yuan to 1000 yuan.

knapsack

Backpacks can be divided into three types according to their capacity: large, medium and small. Small backpacks are suitable for a day trip, medium backpacks are suitable for sleeping out for one night, and large backpacks are suitable for sleeping out for more than two nights (when tents are needed). In design, it is best to attach a rain cover to the backpack, which can also be used in rainy days. The back should be close to the human body to maintain the comfort of outdoor sports.

[Reminder] Consider the amount of luggage before buying, so as to decide backpacks with different capacities. In addition, you should also consider whether this bag is suitable for you, so as not to feel uncomfortable when you carry it for a while, so you must try it more and feel comfortable when you buy it.

[Price] There are many brands of backpacks on the market at present. Generally speaking, BP is a high-grade bag with good quality but high price. Wolf claw, Ford and K2 are all mid-range bags with good quality and acceptable price. In-way and Decathlon are low-grade bags, which are similar to mid-grade Bao Butong in design, fabric and ribbon, but the price is lower, which is suitable for low-income consumers.

Sleeping bags and moisture-proof mats

At present, there are mainly three kinds of sleeping bags on the market, which are rectangular, mummy-shaped and mixed. Rectangular sleeping bags are mainly used for summer travel. Open it all and it becomes a quilt, spacious but poor in warmth. Mummy-shaped sleeping bags (narrower feet, then wider to the shoulders, and finally a warm head bag above the shoulders) are suitable for outdoor sports in winter and keep warm. Hybrid, also called semi-rectangle, is more spacious than mummy and smaller than rectangle, which is a better compromise style. When camping, the function of the moisture-proof pad is to make you sleep comfortably and keep warm and moisture-proof. At present, only a few manufacturers in the market have their own brand moistureproof mats.

[Reminder] Sleeping bags should be light, warm, comfortable, easy to squeeze and can completely cover the head. Sleeping bags rely on thermal insulation materials to provide a closed space to maintain a certain temperature. Temperature depends on the thickness, size, type and manufacturing method of the material, and is generally divided into three types: summer, non-snow period and snow period. Sleeping mats should consider issues such as warmth, weight, comfort, durability and size.

[Price] The main brands of sleeping bags are Activity Sky, Kanger, Camper, Pathfinder, K2, Sanfu, Pulan, Decathlon and so on. Generally speaking, they are all similar, the main difference lies in the temperature scale, weight and compressed volume of sleeping bags. Different brands, different prices, generally around 200 yuan -500 yuan. The price of moisture-proof mats is generally around tens of yuan.

tent

Tents have the functions of wind, rain, snow, cold, dust and mosquitoes. Mainly from the internal and external accounts, brackets, account bottom, packaging, auxiliary accessories to buy. A tent is home when camping. At present, the most widely used account in the market is the double-layer three-quarter account. According to the size, it is divided into single account, double account, three account and multi-person account, and according to the structure, there are two kinds of external account and internal account. The best tent should be large in internal space, light in weight and convenient to build, but few people can do it at the same time, and even if there is, the price will be very expensive.

[Reminder] When purchasing tents, you should consider your actual needs. If it is only used in spring, summer and autumn, and it is used in low altitude areas, then ordinary glass pole tents are enough; If you use it in winter and in areas with relatively high altitude, you must consult a professional before buying it, because such an environment is quite dangerous and the situation is more complicated.

[Price] Brands include Pathfinder, E-HIKE225, Wolf Claw, K2, etc. Prices generally range from 500 yuan to 1000 yuan.

In addition to the above items, the basic equipment for outdoor sports also includes maps, compasses, Swiss army knives, light and digestible food, watches, headlights and flashlights, first aid kits and medicines for treating blisters, sunburns and abrasions.