Mountain: What equipment to bring?

If you are going on vacation to the mountains, you will need to take with you special equipment, which will allow you to make the most of your stay. Whether you are going with family or friends, in winter or summer, this equipment may vary. However, the essential remain the same, and we’ll tell you more about them to follow!

1. Appropriate clothing

If you count go to the mountains on vacation, you will first need to make sure that you take suitable clothing with you. Depending on the activities you want to do, make sure you wear clothing that will allow you to remain free of movement.

Shorts, light pants, t-shirts and sweaters for the end of the day… During your vacation in the mountains, put aside the little dresses, and choose clothes in which you can trudge!

You should also equip yourself with a windbreaker in case of bad weather, and shoes suitable for your stay, to have as good a time as possible.

2. What to go hiking

If you are on vacation in the mountains, you will certainly want to go hiking. Whether for the day or to spend a few nights in nature, you will need to prepare accordingly for this type of outing. As we said earlier, your clothes should be suitable for this type of outing. Also consider wearing a hat Or cap, as well as sunglasses.

Place your meal in a cooler to help keep your food and drink cold. Equip yourself with a hiking GPS and a map, and be careful to plan your route in advance so as not to get lost in nature. If this happens, you should also keep a whistle and a survival blanket with you, to alert and wait in safety before help arrives.

3. Weather equipment

But you will also have to think about being able to protect yourself from the weather and therefore from the sun and/or rain. Because as we saw just a little before, in the mountains things change quickly. So you must plan your equipment carefully.

Whether in the event of a downpour and therefore in order to be able to stay dry but also protect your belongings, in the event of rain, as well as of course, in the event of sun, to protect your skin, but also to avoid heatstroke, etc. ..

4. Something to warm you up

Because at altitude, and therefore in the mountains, it is generally colder than in the plains. The climatic and weather conditions are very changeable, and from one minute to the next everything can change. And if above we talked about clothes, to stay warm, there are some accessories that are intended to warm you up.

Among them in particular the famous heated jacket, and its more miniature and pocket versions, such as heaters or portable hand warmers. For some, these are gadgets, but they can save a life, just like the survival blanket which should of course be part of your basic equipment.

5. Your health kit

No matter where you want to go on vacation, a first aid kit will be essential. It should contain most of what you might need during your stay. If you are going to the mountains, you will certainly have to walk, and you may therefore particularly need a first aid kit equipped with dressings. Disinfectant will also be essential to disinfect blisters and other wounds.

Also remember to take your sunscreen with you! The sun beats down strongly in the mountains, and you will therefore have to make sure to protect yourself accordingly during your various excursions.

7. Something to entertain you

Finally, since this stay in the mountains is your week of vacation, with friends or family, you will also have to make sure to take with you something to entertain yourself. Take something to play with outside, as well as inside in case of bad weather!

Card games, balloons, board games, snowshoes… Also take something to take notes, books or a travel e-reader to entertain you, and even your camera to keep memories of your vacation in the mountains.

The importance of having the right equipment

The excitement that comes with the anticipation of a trip to the mountains is often immeasurable. However, it is essential not to let this exhilaration take precedence over the most essential aspects of such a journey. Indeed, having the right equipment for such an adventure is just as fundamental as plans, itineraries and other preparations. Suitable, quality equipment guarantees our comfort, our safety and allows us to fully enjoy the landscapes, trails and pure air offered by this unique mountain experience. It is crucial not to neglect every detail, from the right pair of shoes to waterproof clothing, protective equipment and everything you need to deal with unforeseen events and sometimes unpredictable weather conditions. Not only is our well-being at stake, but also the quality of our trip and the lasting memories that these moments in the mountains can leave us with.

And you, what do you take in your backpack, or in your suitcase when you go on a trip/vacation to the mountains?

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