Special attention should be spent on equipment in the mountains, faced on the journey, must be chosen wisely. Do the backpack is a bit 'art since it involves reconciling the weight that should be as small as possible, with the ability to bring anything that can be used during the trip, thinking also of to solve minor problems. Better not overdo the size of a backpack, firmly on the shoulders, dangling objects without risking getting caught out and tip the balance our way.
Clothing should be chosen according to the criterion of layers: underwear, which carries the sweat, head intermediate heat insulating, waterproof and breathable outer jacket. The protection from the cold and rain in winter but in summer, already the odds are not particularly high, it is very important and a small dry parts (to be kept in a waterproof bag) it is often valuable to change wet clothing and avoid dangerous loss of body heat.
must never be neglected the headgear because it is the head that dissipates a large amount of heat, remember that the mountain is not too hot in the ever died of cold. The shorts are more suited to the beach and the mountains. A brightly colored clothing is to be seen, which is very useful in case of difficulty.
The shoes are of a place of experience; there are all kinds and for all tastes, but always have to be comfortable with lugged outsole and sturdy enough (hard if you deal with snowfields and glaciers, with the ability to put on crampons ), preferably waterproof and Fascinating ankle. Always be discouraged, if not for sports that do not lie under proper hiking shoes are available and read.
guides and maps are based, sometimes essential, for the preparation of the excursion. There are now descriptions for each path, it will be important to take account of new factors and possible events that have changed in recent times, the route. The latest information can be found, for example, calling the managers of mountain huts. Topographic maps are used to monitor the progress of the trip and to seek guidance, for example, in fog. The use of compass and altimeter (barometer) complete when you have a good knowledge of these tools, the possibility of finding the route, the location where you are and then any change in barometric pressure (sudden and worrisome sagging). In any case it is always important to stay on the path detectable with the help of signs "trail" of "little men" and signs of passage, it should be noted that, on short routes marked, the trail should not be confused with the traces left by the passage of wild animals.
argue that communication tools such as mobile phones, two-way radio, GPS navigation systems are not needed in the mountains is just silly, but it would be worse to think that mountain safety depends on the use of equipment and instrumentation of the last hour: it is not. While it is true that no longer runs with antiquated equipment such as boots with nails tricuni and hemp ropes, it is equally true that the only indispensable tool in the mountains for safety purposes, is and will always and only the head. Then blindly entrust our safety to equipment and tools would be complicated not only wrong but could, paradoxically, lead to a false sense of security.
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