Backpack and camping essential equipment

Whether it’s a one-day or two-week backpacking trip, or a weekend in a well-developed camp in a nearby park, you should always bring some essentials with you.

The basic elements of any overnight stay include 5 types that you need to cover in some form:

Shelter-including personal protective covers such as tents, clothing and footwear
Sleeping equipment-for most people, they are sleeping bags and sleeping mats
Nutrition-food and water, as well as filtering and cooking methods
Lights-it's very dark outside, so flashlights, headlights, or tent lights
Transportation-car, trailer or backpack-depends on the trip
Of course, everyone will have different versions of personal must-haves, especially when you want to hike away from the camp or backpack. The following are equipment that can be used as a necessity or may be carried with you:

Map and compass, or know where you are going.
It is one thing to get lost with a map, but it is foolish to get lost because there is no map in the first place.

Carry enough water with you to sustain your entire journey, or a way to get water while walking.
Without enough water, your body cannot work properly. If you don't eat for three days, you will lose weight. If you don't drink water for three days, you will die. If it is a car camping, you just need to make sure to bring a few buckets of clean water.

enough food.
For car camping trips, you can choose to bring a lot of food and make dinner as you wish. Backpacking is another matter. In any case, you only need to bring what you need and take a little more; you may not be far from the replenishment point. You may burn thousands of calories in a day's backpack, so carry enough food to at least keep you from becoming weak. Ingest carbohydrates, protein and fat, as well as a variety of snacks, to keep energy up.

suitable clothes.
The weather forecast is not always correct and rarely applies to high altitude areas. If possible, put on several layers of synthetic material. Don’t wear denim and cotton unless you want to add weight when wet. If it is likely to rain, at least bring a lightweight waterproof jacket or a lightweight disposable raincoat. The most important thing is a good pair of shoes. Many trips end with the shoes getting wet.

Waterproof matches or lighters.
Fire can save your life in cold weather and help others find you in an emergency.

First aid kit/whistle/alarm.
Search your own home for something, or you can buy a pre-packaged first aid kit. A whistle cry for help is much more effective than a loud cry.

Army knife or multi-purpose tool.
A saber or a small tool that suits you can often come in handy outdoors. However, for backpacking, try to bring a lighter one. For car camping trips, this includes mallets, saws and/or axes, various gadgets and some tape.

flashlight.
To find your way in the dark and send a distress signal. Backpack travel is suitable for flashlights/headlights, while car travel is suitable for camping lights with a wider range of lighting.

Sun protection / insect repellent.
If you spend the entire day in the sun, especially at higher altitudes, you may sunburn your skin or hurt your eyes. Mosquito repellent can protect you from diseases carried by bugs, and it can also prevent you from going crazy due to tinnitus. Even a large handkerchief can play a role in sun protection, or wear it on your ears to silence the buzzing sound.

attitude.
Remember why you left in the first place-leave. The weight of your backpack, the occasional blisters, and the rain—all temporary and quickly forgotten. The memory of a good trip will last a lifetime.

You should consider adding your second equipment here. You won't die without them, but they can make traveling more enjoyable and comfortable.

camera.
Bring a lightweight digital camera or mobile phone with high-definition pixels so that you can share photos with friends and family to indicate that you have "have been here."

Anhydrous hand sanitizer/towel/alcohol.
Keep your hands clean so that you are less likely to catch anything disgusting. Keep your other people clean, you will feel better, sleep better, and others will not smell bad. The trick-if you don't have water, take a small shower: alcohol cotton ball, and then use it to clean your face, armpits and groin.

Tape and rope.
Small-diameter nylon rope doesn't weigh much, but it's convenient for everything — hanging clothes, food away from animals, etc. — and tape is useful for everything from blisters to tent repairs. Tip-Don't take a whole roll of tape; just open it a few meters and wrap it around your equipment, such as your insect spray can or trekking pole or mineral water bottle.

Trekking poles.
Helps balance; relieves pressure on knees; and looks cool!

Extra socks.
There is nothing worse than muddy or sweaty socks. Bring 3 pairs on a long-distance trip, start one pair a day, and change one pair at noon a day. Wash these two in the evening; change the third pair the next morning. Or change two pairs every other day and keep one pair clean for sleep. Hang the others on the packaging to dry.

fresh fruits.
The carrying is heavy, so just take the fruit that was eaten out on the first day is enough. Then, bring some dried fruits and high-calorie energy bars, such as Snickers.

battery.
Backpack camping is suitable for carrying a power bank, while car camping can bring an outdoor power supply that can provide 220V current.

garbage bag.
If it starts to rain, use it to cover your backpack or at least protect your sleeping bag. Get your gear ready in the morning with dew, then it can also be used to hold your garbage.

Red Bull/tea/coffee/candy.
Red Bull or other electrolyte supplements are a continuous source of low calories and help prevent muscle cramps. Eating anything caffeinated in the morning can start your day at work. Don't worry about the weight gain from backpacking-eating sweets will not make you feel guilty, especially when traveling. Too much sugar will help you keep your energy balance. If you are used to a low-carbohydrate diet, you can switch to protein and fat instead, but this road is not a place to try a new diet.

As you can see, many things can be packaged. The important thing is to have enough preparation, but don't bring too many things in the backpack, so that the weight of the backpack becomes difficult to control. The shorter the travel time, the more "luxuries" you may be able to afford.