Good equipment will greatly assist us in doing outdoor activities and we will be able to always be in good health to perform the activity because we have activities in the wild is not to torture yourself. The principle in the selection of equipment that we will carry are as follows: all the things we need in our bag and no equipment that we do not need in your purse.
In general, equipment can be divided into:
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| by. Sanji Akbar (San Rise) |
- Basic equipment, ie equipment that we always need all the time, such as clothing, cooking utensils and eating / drinking public toilet equipment and personal gear.
- Special equipment, ie equipment required in accordance with field trips or travel destination whether for research, documentation, climbing cliffs and so forth.
- Additional equipment, which can be brought or not and more to things comfort.
A. BASIC EQUIPMENT
In this case to be discussed is the equipment for the terrain of the mountain forest. Choosing the basic equipment, things that must be considered as follows:
1. Shoes, shoes that have good terms as follows:
- Made of strong materials (eg leather) but it does not hurt the foot of the wearer.
- Protects the foot to ankle sprains to prevent danger.
- Comfortable in use, so wear shoes that are already known by your leg / not a loan.
- The bottom soles may bite in all directions for the wearer does not easily slip.
- Shoes Army field quite well with a few modifications like making holes for air vents next section and remove trapped water in it and given the extra base so that more software.
Some things to note are:
- To prevent blisters, maybe we need to give the tape to parts of the leg rubbing against the shoe.
- Maintain cleanliness of the feet and socks to try to get us always wear socks dry.
- Do not dry shoes in the extreme heat as it would result in a stiff shoe and leather shoes are cracked.
- Be diligent shining shoes for your shoe leather is always in a delicate situation so comfortable to wear.
- Use shoes that are not too tight or more loose (with respect to the used socks.)
2. Socks
The things that must be considered must absorb sweat socks. As for its usefulness as follows:
- Protects skin from the friction of the feet directly with shoe leather.
- Keeping your feet can still breathe.
- Keeping the feet stay warm in cold areas.
3. Field Pants
The things to watch out for the election of the field pair as follows:
- Made of soft but strong cotton. Pants made of jeans material is not recommended because when wet will be very heavy and not easy to dry.
- Pants have pockets that are good enough. If there is no pocket it will not be useful, but when too many pockets would be very disturbing. Pockets should have a cover for contents in it are not easily get out.
- Choose a wear pants zippers to reduce the chance of the leech entering restricted areas.
4. Golf Clothes
The principle of the same outfit with a pair of field field is made of cotton or wool. Better clothes that are used long-sleeved field because it will be useful to protect from the sun, plant thorns, or cold air. Bring a change of clothes / reserve sufficient.
5. Golf Hats
The things to watch out for the election of the following field pants:
- Protects the head from possible injury from branches / plant thorns.
- Protect from rain or hot sun, especially the back of the head.
- Hats are used are made of strong materials.
6. Gloves
The things to watch out for the election of the field pair as follows:
- Materials should be basically derived from the skin.
- The shape is adjusted by hand and not rigid which would impede movement of the hand.
7. Belt
Utility belt for pants do not sag in addition to also to put the things we need quickly, such as waist knife, drinking water or first‑aid equipment. Choose a belt that we use must be made of strong materials such as leather or other strong material.
8. Backpack
The things to watch out for the election of a backpack as follows:
- Lightweight, backpacks so far may not be an excessive additional burden. Additionally backpack also be made of water proof material.
- Strong and in accordance with the needs and circumstances of terrain.
- Comfortable wear backpacks that have a recommended framework for equitable and balanced weight keseuruh body.
- Practical, extra pockets and space division will take certain items.
9. Navigation Equipment
Navigation tool consists of a compass, GPS, map, protractor / protaktor, pencils / pens and so forth.
10. Flashlight
Flashlight and spare batteries should be included. Use a flashlight dungan excellent light quality, compact shape and not wasteful. When not in use, to prevent the flashlight does not turn on by accident, we can anticipate by reversing one of the batteries or provide isolation at one pole of the battery.
To light the night in a long time we can use candles.
11. Knife
In general, the knife is a tool for us for the purposes of piercing, cutting, cutting, throwing and important as a tool to make a fire (cut thin wood and twigs).
Various kinds of knives:
- Bowie knife, its use to stab and cut, but enough to throw.
- Commando knife, this knife for stabbing despite good enough for the thrower.
- The knife throwing
12. Sleeping Equipment
Sleeping equipment is recommended:
- A pair of sleepwear
- Thick socks
- Gloves
- Mattress
- Sleeping bag
- Skullcaps / Balaklava
- Poncho
13. Cooking and Eating Supplies
Cookware consists of:
- Stove field
- Fuel
- Place cooking
- Water Containers
- Fire maker / Lighter
- Spoon fork
There are various field cookers are available in the market. The most common today is the paraffin stove and gas stove. While a relatively new is the stove with methylated fuel. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Paraffin stove with fuel compact shape, but can not stand the storm winds. Gas stove generates heat better than paraffin stove but very risky. Often occur because of gas cylinders exploded hose clogged. Fuel stove with methylated is not affected by wind and heat generation is better than paraffin and gas. However, the fuel needed to have a larger volume of paraffin.
Lighters or matches are legion, there is a rod-shaped, with gas or fuel oil. We must always keep our lighters in the dry state. How, for lighters with fuel oil or gas we wrap it with plastic bags for lighter stones do not get wet. As for lighter rods, we can move / change a match with the tube container waterproof film.
B. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
Special equipment related to the field and purpose of travel. When will hold a cliff climbing activities should bring static and dynamic ropes, harnes.
C. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
This equipment, although it is not very important but it's good to carry, to further increase the comfort of travel.
- Putis, calf pads are made of cotton or wool.
- Gaiter, Protects feet from Pacet, thorns, and prevent exposure to sand shoes.
- Nets, Protection from mosquitoes and bees
- Tie neck, second skin and personal equipment.
D. PACKING
Comfort in carrying the load is determined by the structure other than a good backpack is also affected during the preparation of packaged goods. Noteworthy among others:
- Group your items according to the needs and wrap with plastic bags is good, especially clothes, navigation equipment, etc..
- Place items heavier as high and as close to the back.
- Goods are required at all times be placed on top.
In planning the trip, planning supplies is one who gets special attention. There are several requirements that must be addressed:
- Contain enough calories and have adequate nutrient composition, and no stranger to the tongue.
- Protected from damage, durable and easy to handle.
- Should fast food.
- Lightweight, easy to and cheap price
