What does a donkey friend mean?

"Lvyou" is the name of outdoor sports lovers. In particular, it refers to enthusiasts who participate in self-help tours, general explorations, mountain climbing, crossing and other activities. , from the homonym of "travel" friends and "green" friends, was originally released by Sina Travel Forum. "Green" means environmental protection and does not pollute the environment. Therefore, donkey friends refer to "lovers", referring to people, not tourism itself. Therefore, it may be a misunderstanding to regard donkey friends as homophones of tourism. "Donkey friend" is also a name that couples call themselves and respect each other. Because donkeys can carry their backs and bear hardships and stand hard work, they are often regarded as one of the proud capitals of lovers. A donkey friend generally refers to a tourist who goes out on foot or by bike.

They bring their own tents, kitchen utensils and various tools for survival in the wild. You can often find some beautiful scenic spots that others have never been to or rarely go to. However, we often encounter some unexpected difficulties or emergencies on the way. It also refers to travelers who aim at scenery, culture, life experience or collecting wind, rather than travelers who aim at vacation. It is a popular way of traveling in all walks of life in recent years. Western Sichuan, Yunnan and Tibet have become a paradise for donkey friends. The altitude around Lijiang is relatively low, with high oxygen content and beautiful natural scenery. Became the first place where donkey friends set foot, followed by Sichuan and Tibet.

But now it refers more to backpackers, that is, outdoor enthusiasts who carry backpacks and take tents and sleeping bags through camping. Simply put, "donkey friends" are outdoor sports lovers. The main outdoor sports in China are hiking, crossing, mountaineering, rock climbing, rafting and cross-country mountain biking. This kind of sports that belong to donkey friends are mostly exploratory, extreme and sub-extreme sports, which are very challenging and exciting. Because they can embrace nature, challenge themselves, exercise their will and teamwork spirit, and improve their ability to survive in the wild, they are deeply loved by young people. With the improvement of people's living standards, outdoor sports are becoming more and more popular, and donkey friends are becoming the focus of people's attention. However, people who are equipped with clothes, sweaters, headlights, GPS, brand-name backpacks and camping supplies are not necessarily "donkey friends", and "donkey friends" are not necessarily equipped with such equipment.

Sports difference

The difference between general tourism and outdoor sports of donkey friends is that general tourism is an activity that points out that people have fun through tourism. If you pay, others can arrange everything for you, so you don't have to worry about eating, drinking and sleeping, and enjoy the fun of traveling. Travelers usually plan their own food, clothing, housing and transportation, bring all kinds of necessary travel supplies, with the aim of experiencing nature, which is a more free and independent way of travel.

In addition, the difference between ordinary travel and outdoor sports of travelers can be said to be a spiritual difference. As a netizen mentioned, during the trip, you will see them wearing simple clothes, carrying big backpacks and camera bags, and dealing with people in Rome in a low-key way to get more feelings. After the trip, they will show what they saw and heard along the way to everyone with a unique perspective, with lenses and words. Therefore, "donkey friend" is a lifestyle that needs spiritual support. It doesn't matter whether you are a donkey friend or not. There is nothing special about being a donkey friend. Don't regard "donkey friend" as a fashionable concept and associate it with things that have no essential connection, which will only become a laughing stock like "the emperor's new clothes".

Lv You equipment

equipment selection

Generally speaking, the equipment needed by a donkey friend can be divided into two aspects. One is basic equipment, such as clothes, backpacks, cushions, sleeping bags, shoes, tents, water equipment, maps, compasses, lighting, sunglasses, knives, protection/medicines, etc. Secondly, different sports need highly specialized equipment, such as the expedition's satellite locator GPS, bicycle shoes and clothing, ice pick/cone for iceberg climbing, diving equipment for diving, etc. Individuals can choose their own personal equipment according to their own economic situation. In addition, travelers must have enough awareness of risk prevention, and insurance is also essential. If there is no insurance, you can buy short-term travel accident insurance, you can find an insurance company or go online to buy it. The price varies according to the length of the trip.

Matters needing attention in equipment selection

1, do self-analysis

When you come back from going out, you should write down your feelings about the equipment all the way so as to analyze the gains and losses. Only in this way can we continuously improve our understanding of equipment. And in the communication with others on the road, I have a more accurate evaluation of my equipment. 2. Never think about "one step at a time"

Never buy the most advanced equipment suitable for extreme conditions.

Going to the extreme area is not necessarily the patent of the old donkey, but it is definitely not a fun place for the new donkey. It is an excessive waste to pay several grades higher than ordinary equipment for extreme equipment and rarely have the opportunity to go to extreme areas.

Never buy the cheapest thing when you have a choice.

Sometimes expensive things are unreasonably expensive, and cheap things are always cheap. When you are confused about your choice in the face of dazzling shelves and different colors of goods, remember not to buy the cheapest one of the same kind of goods.

Step 5 list

Take out a piece of paper before buying anything and write down your specific requirements for this equipment. Not less than three items, not too many. There is nothing cheap and perfect in the world. Lists are made to compromise the quality of things. If you want to find what best suits you, you have to sacrifice some expectations at the same time. Sadly, every time I list the first condition, the price is very cheap.

6. Don't talk empty words

Beginners must follow outdoor activities to experience, and then they will know what equipment they need and the limitations of their own equipment. Even if you wear liberation shoes, at least you have experience when you come back.

7. Off-season procurement

Autumn comes to buy quick-drying clothes, and summer comes to buy jackets. The price is definitely more affordable.

8. Make a good physical reserve.

Physical fitness is the best equipment you can give yourself, even the only equipment before you take the first step outdoors. Lying in bed on weekends or staying up late for a long time can only disturb your internal biological clock. It is the light that controls your biological clock, not more sleep. If you often lie down, try to do some outdoor activities as soon as you get up to help you exercise.

9. Don't pursue the perfect 100%.

In real life, it is impossible to have perfect clothes and shoes without 100% air permeability and water resistance. Therefore, it is a waste of time to try to reach an impossibly high standard. Instead, set realistic goals and let nature take its course-both of which will make your life happier.

10, regardless of equipment quality.

Accept the fact that your equipment is inferior to others. It is unrealistic to forcibly prove that military glue is better than hiking shoes. It is important to adapt your equipment to the activities you want to go to. If there is no suitable equipment, it is necessary to reduce the difficulty and scope of the activity.

1 1, say no

This means that you should stop trying to be brave when you encounter expensive equipment. If this is a necessary equipment for an activity, then go and play other activities first. If you abandon the necessities and continue forcibly, you will be overwhelmed and exhausted by the loss of reliable equipment and become a victim.

12. Learning from activities

13. Rent before buying.

A lot of equipment can be rented in outdoor stores. If you don't often participate in outdoor activities, or haven't made up your mind what to buy, renting a club is a good way to experience outdoor equipment.

14, ask more questions

Communicate with partners in activities, and it is easiest to compare the performance of equipment under the same weather conditions. If you can get the same feeling with tens of yuan of equipment as with hundreds of thousands of yuan of equipment, congratulations, your equipment can be said to be successful in this activity (but this is unlikely).

Hidden rules of equipment

Outdoor "hidden rules", "three don't borrow, three don't ask, three don't allow" in the donkey pen

First and third, don't borrow it in the donkey pen.

1, "Don't borrow water" in the donkey pen

Water is very important in outdoor activities, and to what extent, there are often such explanations in movies and novels: thirsty expression, chapped lips, a pot of water that no one can bear to drink, and a mouthful of water as precious as dew in an emergency ... Because of its importance, generally speaking, every old donkey will control the water in his kettle according to the distance and never let his kettle be cut off. The vegetable donkey (new donkey) is inexperienced. Some even dare to go on the road without a kettle, some just pour water for a long time without breathing, and some simply ask others for water after drinking. Borrowing water is not an unsanitary thing. I don't want to taste it except your saliva. Saving yourself is more important. You can't buy mineral water in the mountains! Mineral water bottles can't stand boiling water, so they need to be replenished when they arrive at the camp. When they are scalded, they will collapse, which makes them very difficult to use. Therefore, every hiker will bring his own professional kettle (hard plastic, aluminum or stainless steel kettle) when traveling, and pay great attention to controlling the water in his own kettle, so he rarely lacks water and water!

2. "Don't borrow light" in the donkey pen

Light sources in outdoor activities include flashlights, headlights, candles, matches, chemical heating belts, canned heaters, etc., all of which are consumables. Except for public equipment, it is generally not lent out. Donkeys are inexperienced. They think flashlights are redundant during the day, so they borrow them at night. Therefore, every hiker must bring his own professional light source (flashlight, headlights, battery), and the switch should be firm to prevent it from being inadvertently opened in the bag.

3. "Sleeping bags are not borrowed" in the donkey pen

Sleeping bags are not borrowed. Didn't an old donkey say with a smile: I didn't borrow books before, and my wife didn't borrow them. Now I solemnly add one, and I don't borrow sleeping bags. Ask him why? He said: it is very unsanitary. Yes, I have been walking for a day, and there is often no water to wipe my body and wash my feet. I have to get into my sleeping bag and stand up. Forget your own sweat, body odor and foot odor. What about others? Donkeys are inexperienced, so they don't think it's worthwhile to buy sleeping bags, so they borrow them from others. Therefore, every donkey friend must bring his sleeping bag, even the thinnest and cheapest double-faced velvet sleeping bag, so that others will not sulk if they put their bedding and coats on it.

Second, the outdoor "three don't ask":

1, regardless of age or job.

In reality, age is generally regarded as "privacy" and old age is denied. Western working girls pay more attention to this point.

Working for a living is an important aspect of life. The quality of a career is a person's position in society. Ask too many questions when you are unfamiliar, and sometimes you or others will feel embarrassed.

2. Don't ask about income and address.

Income is actually related to personal ability and personal face. Once these issues are involved in the conversation, it will make the speaker have no equality and dignity. The home address is regarded as a private and personal territory by modern people, so it will not be made public to unfamiliar people, and even the telephone number of private houses will not be made public in general.

Don't ask about marriage and health.

Talking about marriage is not only mistaken for boredom in the eyes of modern people, but also may be regarded as embarrassment or "sexual harassment" to the interviewee. Health problems, everyone's health status, are important "capital" for their foothold in society, so it is not easy to tell people the truth. People don't want to tell you. What do you want to ask?

Third, the outdoor "three noes"

1. Without the consent of the donkey friend, it is not allowed to go to his house suddenly to disturb his normal life.

You are not allowed to borrow money from your friends.

3. It is not allowed to disclose the phone number, home address and personal privacy of the donkey friend. (of course, with the permission of the donkey friend, it is another matter). "

Outdoor sports pursue a simple relaxation and happiness, stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city and the entanglement of secular affairs, and enjoy the beauty of nature to the fullest, so the principles of "three don't ask" and "three don't allow" are necessary. Time can kill everything. After a long time, the donkey friends who have been together for a long time know each other very well and can become good friends for life. That is the highest realm we pursue. But for newcomers and people who don't want to be private, try to avoid some topics.