September and the beginning of October in Russia is the last chance to catch warm and comfortable days for going to nature. During this period, the weather is already unstable, in some regions there may be rainfall and night frosts. But in such autumn sorties there is a special charm: the air is fresh and transparent, the foliage is painted in different colors, the landscapes become especially picturesque, and the heat and mosquitoes do not interfere with prolonged transitions.
Experienced gaiters say: there is no bad weather, there are bad clothes. Therefore, the equipment should be prepared with special care, even if only one night is planned. As a rule, unprofessional tourists go on commercial campaigns, in which case the travel agency takes care of group equipment. But the traveler is responsible for personal comfort on his own. We tell you how to assemble a backpack so that fresh autumn days be pleasure.
Weather conditions
Weather conditions in Russia vary depending on the location of the campaign. However, in any case, tourists need to be prepared for rains, wind and frosts after sunset, especially in the mountains. Before planning the route, it is better to clarify the weather forecast for the entire period of the campaign and keep in the mind, which may be colder. In the afternoon, deceptive warmth and hot sun often preserve, so first of all, attention should be paid to the night temperature: in some regions it drops to -10 ° C. In this case, a serious winter equipment will be needed. But, as a rule, for early autumn campaigns, there are enough high -quality warm sleeping bags and demi -season clothes.
Cloth
The key to comfort in the campaign is a dry body and legs. Keep in mind that things can get wet not only from the outside, but also from the inside of sweat. Therefore, in the fall, it is especially important to observe the principle of three -layer and choose special sportswear, especially for multi -day routes.
The first layer is Thermal underwear. It can be several types: synthetic, wool and mixed composition. Synthetics dry faster and is well suited for those who plan a lot and actively move. It warms due to moisture -phasing, not insulation. The woolen thermal underwear, on the contrary, has high warming qualities, is well suited for sleeping, as well as a relaxed vacation in nature. However, it gets wet faster and dries longer. Mixture fabrics combine the positive qualities of these two types. When choosing linen, it is important to consider how you react to the cold in normal conditions: you will freeze a lot or, conversely, do not like to be insulated. Thermal underwear can be useful both during daytime crossings, and as pajamas.
Not suitable: Thermal underwear should not be replaced by t -shirts or knitted sports trousers, as they easily get wet.
The second layer – clothes from Fleasspecial synthetic fabric, which retains heat and dries quickly. More often people get fleece jumper, but you can buy fleece pants if they fit under the upper layer of clothing.
Not suitable: woolen sweater. Heavy and voluminous, he will take up a lot of space in the backpack. In addition, the wool of the fabric dries for a very long time.
The third layer – Jacket and pants From waterproof fabric, ideally with a membrane. There is special clothing for autumn campaigns, but for the first time a costume for winter sports may be suitable.
Not suitable: Jeans, shorts, sheepskin coat, down jacket, jeans and other city outerwear. Caution should be treated with vests, as they do not protect their hands.
It is very important in the autumn campaign to keep your legs dry. Therefore, it is better to score all free places in the backpack with socks. It is possible that they will have to be changed several times a day. Socks should be tall, cotton with the addition of synthetics or from a special composition for hiking. A pair of woolen socks will warm at night, but it is not very convenient to wear them in shoes.
Even in warm weather will come in handy hats and gloves. For daily crossings is great Buff – A hybrid of a scarf and a light hat. It perfectly protects from the wind. Be sure to be needed cap From the sun. At night it is better to put on an ordinary woolen hat. It is also worth taking work gloves and a couple of woolen on a hike just in case.
Not suitable: An ordinary scarf is inconvenient and unsafe.
In the fall, you will need several pairs of shoes. The main thing is Tracking boots. They protect the feet from external influences, are well fixed on the leg, covered with a water -repellent layer, often made of membrane fabric, which means that they do not immediately get wet and dry quickly. If a multi -day campaign is planned for forest areas, then a couple will come in handy rubber boots or kaloshwhich will be especially useful in parking lots, since in reservoirs, after a rain, legs can go into the mud in ankle. But it is important to remember that this type of shoe cannot be the main one, since it is easy to stop your feet in the boots.
If there is a place left in the backpack, then you can take sneakers As a shift, when the boots are dried by the fire. However, it is not recommended to use them as the main shoes.
Not suitable: Shlepants, sandals, berets – this shoes either do not protect the legs, or rubs or does not dry.
If the days are still warm, then several cotton t -shirts and a long sleeve shirt, which will protect against insects.
Hage wardrobe should be supplemented with disposable chemical Insoles-bites For the legs and A cloak-rally From dense fabric.
Not suitable: A raincoat-pack and umbrella-they deteriorate from the wind and do not protect the body from moisture as a whole, leaving the legs open.
Lifehack: You need to put one in the backpack An inviolable set of clothing. A vacuum bag in which linen, socks, a T -shirt, a shirt, trousers and a fleece sweater are lying, should be closed throughout the campaign. This dry clothing will come in handy in case of abundant rain, falling into the river or other force majeure.
General recommendation: It is better to choose the clothes of bright acidic colors so that it is noticeable in the forest. Green, brown and camouflage colors are less dirty, but in the case of force majeure, it will be very difficult to find a person in this form.
Tourist equipment
In commercial campaigns, the organizers themselves often give out a suitable tent at the camp. If tent It is included in individual equipment, then you should carefully consider its choice, paying attention to weight, materials and configuration. The inside of the autumn two -layer tent should be dense, and the mesh walls are duplicated with valves on lightning. The outer part is a waterproof awning. The larger the tent, the higher it has sailing, which means that there is less stability in the case of a strong wind. Therefore, such options, as a rule, are taken for road travel for the weekend, and for hiking they choose tents smaller with more gentle walls, albeit not so comfortable. To protect against the wind, there can be a skirt in the kit of the autumn tent – an additional strip of fabric attached from below around the perimeter of the tent. Before buying, it is better to carefully read the features of materials, designs and moisture resistance indicators.
The bottom of the tent is usually insulated tourist foams. Modern alternative – compact Self -acting rugsthat are much more expensive, but take up less space. In a campsite, you can put a overall inflatable mattress in a tent, but this is not the most convenient option, since it is easy to pierce it.
To the choice sleeping bags Do not be frivolous, because it is easiest to freeze at night. There are a lot of variations of sleeping bags that differ in materials, dimensions and temperature regime. Before buying, you should devote time to studying this issue. Snaps are in the form of a cocoon and blankets. A more compact cocoon narrows to the bottom, slightly constrains movements, but it retains heat better. The option is easy to open and ventilate, also some models can interconnect with themselves so that people can sleep together. The sleeping bag, as a rule, indicates three temperature markers: Comfort, Limit and Extreme. Comfort – This is a temperature at which in the sleeping bag it will be pleasant to sleep in a thermal underwear. Limit – The lowest temperature at which you can sleep, curled up, about 8 hours. Extreme – This is the level at which the sleeping bag only protects against frostbite.
Lifehack: Women should choose a warmer sleeping bag than men, focusing on comfort indicators below the expected night temperature.
Often at the time of collection dishes They pay a little attention, but already on the campaign it becomes clear that different materials require different care. In cold spring or river water, fat is easier to wash off metal dishes than with plastic. However, it heats up harder, so it is better to buy hiking dishes in a specialized store. Knives, forks and spoons are easy to lose, so it is better that they are connected. For tea, it is better to take a thermal circle.
Not suitable: Disposable dishes, ceramic dishes.
What else to put in a backpack: A skein of a rope, a foam on a seat strap, a water flask, an isothermal foil blanket, a blanket, a gas burner, luminaires on tent batteries, a first-aid kit, hygiene products, wet wipes, replaced linen, insect protection, accumulators and wires for equipment, flashlight.
Lifehack: At night, all equipment and batteries are best put in a sleeping bag, where they will warm the warmth of the body. In a backpack, they can quickly discharge from the cold.
Not needed: Terry towel, hiking furniture, pillows.
Personal set of survivor
Each tourist should assemble a personal waist bag, which will always be with it. It should lie in a lighter, matches in a bag, a folding knife, an antiseptic, a patch, a protein bush, a softer flashlight with the SOS mode, a battery for it, a compass, documents, isothermal blankets and insoles, personal drugs. Such a set will help to hold out for some time in an extreme situation, for example, if a person has fought off the group and got lost in the forest.
Nutrition
Depending on the duration of the campaign, the organizers of the group collect one or another set of products called the “layout”. For your own comfort, you can also make personal food supplies. Protein bars will come in handy to maintain forces between the halves. Quickly-welded porridge and noodles can replace several general meals if there are products that you cannot eat due to individual intolerance (or just do not like). However, only with dryers you should not eat, as they are rapidly digested in the air. And about food allergies it is important to inform the organizers and instructors before the start of the route.
Not suitable: Milk and meat spoil very quickly without a refrigerator. It is better to replace them with canned goods. It is not recommended to abuse alcohol campaigns, especially for warming. It gives a false feeling of heat in the moment, but further affects the body in the opposite way, and the chances of freezing increase.
Overnight recommendations in the tent
A comfortable dream is one of the pillars of a successful campaign, so the organization of a berth should be treated with all the thoroughness. To set up the tent, choose the most even space and make sure that there are no protruding roots, hemp, anthills and holes of animals on it. If the slope is noticeable, then the head must be placed above the legs. After the awning above the tent is stretched, you should once again make sure that all pegs are tightly driven into the ground. Before you climb into the tent, we recommend that you do a little active charging to warm up the body. The released heat will heat the sleeping bag from the inside. It is also better to go to the toilet for the night so as not to let the morning fog and dew into the space. If luggage allows, you can take portable heat guns with you for heating tents.
