summarize
It’s refreshing to hide in an air-conditioned room in July and August in hot summer, but it’s a lot less fun. God gave us spring, summer, autumn and winter, each with its own style. In spring and windy days, blooming flowers is a good time to go for an outing; Autumn leaves are rustling and the breeze is refreshing, which is the sentimental season for listening to the rain and writing poems; In winter, the snow is falling and the wind is cold, which is an excellent season for stepping on the snow in Xun Mei, cultivating life and nourishing interest. What about summer? This fiery and blazing season is the most vigorous time for all kinds of life, and grasslands, forests and oceans are all passionate about it.
Life is short, so we should enjoy it, shouldn’t we? Enjoy a hearty summer trip. When winter comes, we will have enough memories to sit by the fire and savor it slowly. So, make a plan for this summer vacation-go to a seaside to enjoy a cool water trip? Or take up tents and sleeping bags and have a close contact with the forests and mountains? Or go to a secluded small town with a backpack, see the old lanes of the water town, or feel the wonders of the Expo? Or, you just drive your car, bring your equipment, stop wherever you go, and feel every side of the world as casually as Sanmao.
Anyway, you should plan a trip for yourself this summer! So, let’s take a look at it now. What necessary equipment should you put in your car or your backpack?
Foreword of outdoor donkey friends
For those who are full of vitality, love adventure and pursue excitement, outdoor adventure and backpackers have become a huge travel group. They love nature and are free idealists. They like to travel alone, wander around and see people and things in the world, from which they can appreciate and gain an epiphany. In a sense, donkey walking is another continuation of their lives.
This summer, if you want to be a member of nature’s donkey friends, although you are not a professional explorer, we can still prepare some outdoor equipment for ourselves and have a close contact with nature. So, what equipment should you prepare for yourself?
As donkey friends who love mountaineering and adventure, they are the ones who like the sunshine in midsummer and enjoy the thrill of sweating. Original ecology and green travel are the pursuit of every donkey friend. Although it is summer, it is necessary to chill in the mountains and forests in the morning and evening. Therefore, tents, sleeping bags and moisture-proof mats are still necessary equipment. Hiking shoes and backpacks are also essential. Below, let’s take a look at what outdoor products they use, which may help the newborn "donkey friends".
tent
High-end:
MSR HUBBA HUBBA
MSR HUBBA HUBBA double account
Beautiful nails and poles
MSR has excellent pedigree and unique design. It adopts the latest DAC aviation aluminum tent pole, with extremely light weight (less than 2kg), high strength and toughness, excellent wind resistance and stability!
MSR HUBBA HUBBA double account
As you can see from the picture, the space of this double account is super large, the utilization rate is very high, and some details are also very well designed, such as the drip prevention of the account door, and different support methods and uses can be selected. In fact, MSR is the top American brand in tents, and it also has a high reputation in China.
Big Agnes seedhouse sl2
Big Agnes is also a top tent brand, but its popularity in China is slightly lower than that of MSR. In addition to the advantages of ultra-light weight, smaller volume and larger volume, its products also carefully choose pollution-free production technology and use advanced bamboo fiber as materials. The concept of Big Agnes is to devote itself to environmental protection. I believe that for users with economic ability, it is more important to support this environmentally friendly product.
In summer, Big Agnes seedhouse sl2 can be used as MSR HUBBA HUBBA.
Midrange:
LUXE spider 2
As a brand LUXE Spider 2, which is deeply loved by domestic travelers, this product balances the price and performance, has a relatively light weight, and has no problem in accommodating two people. For tents at this price, LUXE Spider 2 has good air permeability in summer. There is still a large space in the lobby between the inner account and the outer account to store sundries.
LUXE spider 2
Low end:
Mugaodi Lengshan 2AIR
Mugaodi Lengshan 2AIR
Mugaodi Cold Mountain 2AIR is a very popular product, and the civilian price makes it have a high market share. Although the materials are not excellent, the workmanship can still reflect the style of a big factory, which is enough for ordinary donkeys. However, if this low-end four seasons account is used in summer, it is estimated that it will be a little stuffy. After all, the price is so, and we can’t expect more.
Mugaodi Lengshan 2AIR
sleeping bag
Speaking of sleeping bags, many people must wonder, is it still necessary to use sleeping bags in such a hot summer? Of course, according to the temperature of your destination, if it’s high mountain or seaside, even in summer, the temperature will be lower at night, so it’s necessary to bring a sleeping bag in summer.
High-end:
TNF Dolomite Bx
The temperature of this sleeping bag is registered at 20-7, which is suitable for use in various seasons, and it is also suitable for use in some alpine jungles or seaside summer nights.
Midrange:
HW UL GEAR LCW300
As a domestic brand, Huawei’s ultra-light outdoor equipment has been greatly recognized by donkey friends in about three years. Not only the materials are sufficient, but also the zippers are YKK zippers. LCW300 is an envelope-type down sleeping bag without a hood, with an ultra-light weight of only 300g, which can be opened as a quilt in summer and looks very beautiful. Less than the price of 600 yuan, it has a high cost performance in the terminal sleeping bag products.
low-end：
CAMP ant
Camp enjoys a high reputation in China, and Little Ant has become a classic as its low-end series of sleeping bags. This is a cheap sleeping bag. It is suitable for summer and autumn. Moreover, the sleeping bag is really small and light when folded, which is convenient to carry and humanized in design.
Of course, in addition to this, SierraDesignsArrow Rock, Pathfinder ES0210 sleeping bag for two, and Dragon Bird Basket Worm are also good choices for high school and low school.
Moisture-proof pad
Some high-end sleeping bags will design a moisture-proof pad into the sleeping bag, which will combine the functions of the two. But that kind of sleeping bag is too expensive. Usually, when we choose a sleeping bag, we’d better buy a moisture-proof pad to match it. Especially if you are camping near the water source, or in the south where the humidity is heavy, the water vapor at night still needs moisture-proof mats to isolate it.
Left: aluminum film moisture-proof mat; Right: Thickened aluminum film moisture-proof pad.
Inflatable moisture-proof pad
Moisture-proof mats are available in single and double sizes. There are inflatable, open air chamber, closed air chamber, foam and aluminum film. In terms of economy, it is naturally an aluminum film mat. Generally speaking, according to the climate of the destination, it is completely sufficient to choose an aluminum film moisture-proof mat with corresponding thickness.
Clothing-quick-drying underwear is the first choice.
I believe that everyone who plays outdoors has several sets of assault clothes. It’s just that in summer, if you don’t want to go to a high altitude for professional mountaineering, then jackets are rarely used. There are also some high-end brands of jackets that can give good breathability and are also suitable for wearing in summer. For example, this SALEWA Salohua ultra-light outdoor men’s jacket GTX is made of lightweight fabric, which is waterproof, windproof and breathable, but the price is also relatively expensive.
SALEWA Salova Super Light Summer Outdoor Men’s Jacket GTX
In fact, according to personal experience, if you are not a professional climber, then choosing quick-drying clothes is very good and the price is much cheaper. In this respect, Colombia, as a pioneer of outdoor clothing materials, is naturally the first choice.
Colombia titanium series quick-drying clothes are made of DuPont COOLMAX4 tube sweat-conducting quick-drying fiber, and OMNI DRY sun-proof quick-drying technology developed by Colombia itself is blended with ecological cotton, which has super quick-drying function. Even if it rains heavily outdoors, it only takes about 5 minutes to dry quickly. In addition, Colombia’s OMNI DRY coating can also resist ultraviolet rays, ensuring that the skin under the clothes is not harmed. The quick-drying pants are also designed in two sections, which can be used as trousers or shorts.
shoe
Our feet are very important for outdoor camping exploration, so choosing a pair of suitable hiking shoes can protect our feet well.
High-end: AKU Utah Lite GTX
AKU is the top brand of hiking shoes in Italy. This Akutah Litegtx has been carefully designed. The upper is made of waterproof and seamless smooth moose skin, made of whole leather, with Gore-Tex waterproof lining, high grip and wear-resistant Vibram sole, and PU elastically absorbs the midsole. The comfort of the whole shoe is extraordinary.
Mid-range: GARMONT flash III xcr hiking shoes.
As a famous shoemaking base, Italy has produced many high-end shoe brands, and GARMONT is also from Italy. This shoe also has excellent ergonomic design, which adopts the top layer of sheepskin+quick-drying, non-deforming nylon gauze, sanded leather frame, EVA midsole, G3Spine+ keel, Vibram/GarmontG3+ outsole, so this shoe will not let you down.
Low-end: Pathfinder toread hiking shoes.
As a domestic brand pathfinder, it has gained more and more popularity in the low-end market. And the price of these Deton walking shoes is less than that of 500 yuan. T-FORM insole is made of porous PU FORM material, and has an open mesh structure, so it has excellent air permeability, pressure resistance and antibacterial property. It is especially breathable and cool to wear in summer.
In addition, high-end brands such as SCARPA MUSTENG, mid-range Montrail torre and low-end VOOM experiencer 407 are also good choices.
knapsack
A good mountaineering bag is essential for outdoor adventure hiking. Capacity and carrying system all determine the comfort of your whole journey.
High-end: OSPREY EXOS 46
OSPREY EXOS 46
Oprey is a manufacturer with a long history. As a first-class backpack brand that entered China earlier, Oprey has a large number of supporters in China and enjoys a very high brand awareness and reputation. Exos 46 is made of ultra-light external materials, and the back is also made of light and comfortable frame structure, with a total weight of only 845 grams. Good support can give the back a feeling of wearing on the body. The support frame is made of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, so it can handle it easily even if it bears a heavy weight. Flexible belts and shoulder straps adopt bio-plastic technology, and the breathable structure ensures the comfort and coolness of carrying for a long time.
Mid-range: columbia mobex technical
columbia mobex technical
You can’t play outdoors without knowing Colombia. Among outdoor clothing brands, Colombia’s pioneering position can’t be ignored. Now, Colombia’s products have been extended from clothing. In addition to clothing and shoes, this Mobex backpack is also very original. The bag is ultra-light and durable, and can be used for placing outdoor appliances with different shapes, which combines professional ergonomic design.
Low-end: Heineken XL178
Heineken has been committed to providing suitable travel equipment for professional mountaineering and travel leisure people for more than ten years. Since the factory produced the first backpack fifteen years ago, it has successfully developed many functional full-range bags, and now it has developed into a well-known domestic brand.
Heineken XL178
This bag is designed with a strong breathable mesh back, which has excellent ventilation performance. The top of the bag is equipped with an invisible zipper, and water bags or other items can be placed inside. The main cabin is full-length zipper with built-in water bag bin with water outlet; The front bag is a super-large mesh bag with elastic stretching, a zipper mesh bag on the waist pad and mesh bags on both sides, which is convenient for placing articles. Therefore, this product also reflects the domestic cost-effective advantage.
trekking pole
In the eyes of some people, the trekking stick is dispensable, and you can also use a bamboo pole or a wooden stick instead. However, from the aspects of material selection, weight, endurance and comfort of holding, the trekking stick obviously has its irreplaceable side. What’s more, sometimes the places you go may not have the trunks and sticks you want.
According to research, using trekking poles when walking can reduce at least 22% of the force applied to muscle joints such as legs and knees, and make legs feel more comfortable! Using two trekking poles at the same time can provide better balance. When camping, trekking poles can also help support the tent.
The trekking poles can be used to support the places in the tent that you feel need support.
headlamp
When night comes, a headlight will make it more convenient for you to live in the wild at night. You can wear it to walk on the road, thus freeing your hands. At night, headlights can also be used as a way to transmit information between teammates. And when you are sitting in a tent to rest and arrange things, hang it on the top of the tent as an "electric light" to illuminate.
Headlight with adjustable angle
There are all kinds of headlights, but you can buy them in outdoor stores. The simplest one is the one that uses several No.5 batteries for power supply, which is both cheap and easy to use. Domestic lamps are cheap, but because light bulbs consume more electricity, there are LED lamps now, which consume less electricity and have a longer lighting time.
Of course, a flashlight is a better choice if you don’t carry much and don’t care whether you take up the resources of your hand.
cutter
Camping, preparing food, making a fire and countless other tasks determine that the saber is a necessary basic tool for camping and outdoor exploration, so that experienced outdoor people know the saying "you can’t leave home without a knife". There are also many kinds of camping knives on the market, and the most sought after is the camping saber series. Because of its good quality and beautiful appearance, it is both practical and beautiful.
American army saber -D80, which can be stabbed, cut, cut and split, has a good cost performance.
Now everyone knows that Swiss army knives are of very high quality, and most of the high-end army knife brands are Swiss. Outside, a knife that is too small is not practical, and a knife that is too big is too heavy, so it is very important to choose a knife with the right weight and size.
The price of imported camping sabers is more than several hundred yuan, which is relatively expensive, while the domestic sabers are slightly worse, but the price is much more approachable, so we should choose the right one according to our own economic ability.
compass
In the wild, the compass is our direction, and this little thing is almost a necessary accessory for outdoor travel. Nowadays, many compasses also combine thermometers and so on. The general military compass has the characteristics of high accuracy, good stability, sealing and waterproof, and also has a level.
Photographic equipment
camera
Whether hiking or hiking, the lighter the things you want to carry, the better. Of course, if you think your physical strength is super good, or your exploration and hiking activities are mainly aimed at photography, these situations are another matter, and a big professional SLR is naturally the ideal choice.
E-P2′ s body is small and stylish, and it is extremely convenient to carry out.
However, if you just want to leave a record of your hiking and exploration and get a satisfactory photo, then consider choosing a lighter camera. After the appearance of micro-cameras, it is undoubtedly good news for people who like to take pictures. They are both close to the size and weight of the card machine and close to the image quality of SLR, which can be said to be a good compromise.
NEX5C can be said to be the thinnest and lightest micro-single at present. If you choose a fixed-focus lens, the overall portability is very high, which is much lighter than SLR.
Of course, the representative works of micro-singles are Sony NEX5C and Olympus E-P2. Sony NEX5C is the latest micro-camera. It has the same sensors and processors as Sony SLR, and its body is as thin as a card machine, except that the ferrule 18-55 is slightly larger, but it is much smaller than SLR as a whole.
camera lens
The choice of micro-single lens is relatively narrow, and there is generally a fixed focus lens to choose from besides the ferrule. For example, Sony NEX5C has a 16/2.8 lens besides the 18-55 ferrule. Of course, both Olympus and Sony have bayonet adapters, which can transfer other lens groups under their respective systems. Therefore, if you need a more demanding lens and don’t mind not using autofocus, then choose a bayonet adapter.
NEX5C optional lens
Bayonet adapter LA-EA1
Foot stand-joby
Walking outdoors, despite the small cameras like E-P2 and NEX5C, when facing the beautiful sunrise or sunset, or the flowing water in the mountains, in short, when you want to use the slow shutter, a tripod is also a must. Compared with ordinary tripods, no one is more portable than an octopus tripod like JOBY. Moreover, its characteristic is that it can be fixed by any fixed tubular object such as tree trunks on mountains, and its flexibility is very high according to local conditions. According to the size of the camera you use, choose different models of load-bearing tripod. No matter which model of JOBY, it will save you a lot of physical strength.
filter
Walking outdoors, the spectacular and beautiful scenery is the most exciting. Especially for landscape photography, a CPL polarizer is an indispensable accessory. Its existence can make your shot of the sky bluer, the water quieter and the picture more transparent. At present, the polarizer of HOYA HD series is very ideal. It not only has high light transmittance, but also adopts the best technology, which not only makes the frame durable, but also makes the lens scratch-resistant and compression-resistant. It is inevitable to bump when walking outdoors, and you don’t have to worry about its fragility.
HOYA HD CPL filter
Digital companion (optional)
Although the large-capacity memory card now makes people forget the digital companion temporarily, it is still very useful to carry a digital companion if you go out for four or five days and take a lot of pictures. The big mouth plate is still the most reliable choice among digital partners, and it also has better protection for outdoor sports, which makes you more comfortable to use and carry in outdoor travel.
Big mouth plate PD200 digital companion
kettle
Needless to say, water is the foundation of human life, and outdoor adventure kettle is naturally essential. It’s best to choose special sports kettles, which are solid and reliable, light and durable, and good kettles also have insulation effect.
In summer outdoor adventure, hats and sunglasses are even more essential.
Sunscreen in summer: sunscreen, sunglasses and hat.
When traveling in summer, sun protection is an item that cannot be ignored. Especially in the north, ultraviolet rays are particularly strong. If you don’t do a good job of sun protection, you may get serious sunburn if you stay outdoors for only one or two hours. When choosing sunscreen, because of the long outdoor activities, it is suitable to choose sunscreen products above SPF30.
In addition, sunglasses are also necessary. Even if it is not in summer, the ultraviolet rays in the mountains are very strong, and sunglasses are also necessary, which can better protect our eyes from strong light and ultraviolet rays. Of course, a hat that is comfortable, breathable and can shade the sun also needs to be considered.
raincoat
There is more rain in summer, especially in the south, and there is more to say this summer. Although many backpacks and jackets are waterproof, or they wear quick-drying clothes, it will be safer to have a raincoat when heavy rain comes. It is best to choose a multifunctional raincoat when choosing, which can protect the backpack well. Moreover, this raincoat can also be used as a simple tent or canopy.
Pedestrian multifunctional raincoat
medicines and chemical reagents
It is inevitable that you will get heatstroke or bump when you are away from home in midsummer, so it is also very necessary to prepare some basic medicines. For example, Band-Aids, Huoxiang Zhengqi Liquid, Refreshing Oil, etc., and some medicines that you need to carry according to your own situation. You don’t have to carry the whole box as shown in the picture, just carry it in a small medicine sorting box.
medicines and chemical reagents
Optional items-camping stoves
Here, we will not introduce the cookware used for camping, and there are matching things for sale in outdoor supplies stores. The most basic ones include camping stoves and gas. It is recommended to choose small portable camping stoves and canned compressed gas. In addition, you can buy two larger stainless steel basins and use them as pots. Outdoor or seaside, it is good to boil water, cook instant noodles or other simple food.
Effect of simple and portable camping stove connected with canned compressed gas
Stainless steel basin that can be used for boiling water and cooking.