2023-08-04 07:39:11
August 04, 2023
Distance to cover, weather, topography of the place… Even for a day or half-day, a hike cannot be improvised. It does require proper equipment. Overview of the “essentials” of the backpack.
First of all, it is a question of adapting the volume of the backpack to the duration of the circuit. There’s no need to bring too large a load – and therefore potentially heavy and cumbersome – for a half-day outing. Not considering ” the bigger it is, the more we tend to load it “Report the representatives of the French Hiking Federation (FFR).
Then, you still have to know how to organize the storage of the bag, for an optimal balance. The main rule? ” The weight must be distributed so that the center of gravity of the bag is as close as possible to the body, neither too low nor too high. Thus, heavy objects are wedged in the bag, back side, and what is lighter, outside of the bag “, recommends the FFR.
1.5 liters of water
For a day or half-day outing and whatever the weather at the time of departure, always plan to take basic equipment with you. First, sunglasses, a tube of sunscreen, a cap or a hat to protect you from the sun. In the clothing department: a poncho once morest the rain, a sweater or a fleece jacket, thin or thick, depending on the season and the temperature.
Against the risk of cravings, think of some food like gingerbread, cereal bars or dried fruits. And of course, if you go for the day, don’t forget the picnic. A few ideas along the way: a mixed salad, hard-boiled eggs, raw carrots, ham and butter sandwich… As for water, consider 1.5l minimum per person. Finally, you can also slip in some safety items like a whistle and a survival blanket. Without forgetting, you never know, toilet paper. And seasoned hikers will tell you to slip on a pair of shoelaces! In case…
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Source : Website of the French Hiking Federation (www.ffrandonnee.fr/), consulted on July 19, 2023
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Written by : David Picot – Edited by: Emmanuel Ducreuzet
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