10 things you should carry in your backpack

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By Tania Navarro posted on 20 October 2014 | Reading time: 4 Minutes | Last update 20 October 2014

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Mountain lovers know that a good excursion can be ruined by not being prepared for any setback. Here I show you what you should carry in your backpack so that this does not happen to you.

With the beginning of autumn, many people head into the mountains todo a little hiking or pick mushrooms. The fact that the activity we are going to do does not involve much risk does not exempt us from having to prepare some things.

If you are not an expert in the subject, we recommend that you take a route with experts. There are various options, you can consult some here.

Let's review the minimum that should be in your backpack

1. First aid kit.It may seem irrelevant if we are going on a short excursion, but it costs very little to carry a small first aid kit with basic things, such as scissors, a thermal blanket, gauze, a bandage, some serum, Betadine (or similar). ...It can be very useful in complicated moments.

2. Mobile phone. Yes, of course, we all carry it with us, but... Will you have a battery if you need to ask for help? Disconnect everything you don't need during your route, this way you save battery in case you need it.

3. Warm clothing. It may be hot when you go out into the mountains, but if for some reason you get lost and have to spend the night, is what you are carrying enough? It is not necessary to take half a wardrobe with you, but there are clothes that take up very little space and give you a lot of warmth if you need it.

4. Map, compass or GPS. Even if you know the way it never hurts to have a way to orient yourself. Anyone can suffer a mistake.

5. Flashlight or headlamp.If night falls, it is not recommended that you continue advancing, putting yourself in danger by not seeing clearly enough, but it will be very useful to be able to signal to the rescue teams that are coming for you. you.Remember to bring extra batteries, just in case.

6. Lighter. It's not so you can smoke in nature (that's up to each individual), but it can help you spend the night a little warmer. Rubbing two sticks together is very tiring and rarely effective, so a lighter is better.

Lighter in case you have to light a fire

7. Rope. A small rope can make the difference between spending the night outdoors or under an improvised shelter. In addition to a thousand uses in which it can also help you.

8. Razor. A classic, you can't go out without a knife. Do you know the useful things you can do with it? Well, it's enough to write an entire blog.

9. Water. Do not go out into the mountains without water, even if there are sources along the way, they may be dry or contaminated by a dead animal.

10. Meal. If you are going to spend the whole day (or at least a few hours) in the mountains, you will have to try to regain your strength, right?

We can expand this backpack with many more things, remember that the most important thing is to enjoy the excursion, so you can put everything you see necessary in the backpack.

And you, what else do you usually carry in your backpack? Tell us!