The great outdoors gives people a chance to enjoy nature and wildlife. Particularly as people grow older, they appreciate more the serenity and peace that being around nature provides. Whether someone is hiking or going on a camping trip, they will be able to immerse themselves in a world different from the manmade one that they live in most of the time.
But outdoor enthusiasts also need to come prepared for the great outdoors, because they often have to deal with less than hospitable terrain. So here are five must-haves that an outdoor enthusiast should have.
One: A Portable Shade Canvas
Even the most ardent outdoor enthusiast will need a break from the sun, and may also want to enjoy a meal under the shade. Bringing a portable shade canvas on a camping excursion makes this all the more possible. Lightweight and easy to transport, portable shade canvases can be quickly set up to provide a much needed respite from a hot sun.
Being under the sun too long isn’t just about discomfort either, sometimes people can have serious heat strokes when staying in the sun too long, and a shade canvas can give an outdoor enthusiast temporary shade and protection.
Two: Hiking Boots
Another must have for outdoor enthusiasts is a durable and high-quality pair of hiking boots. This is particularly important for people who are serious hikers, and travel through rough terrain. To avoid injury having a pair of reliable hiking boots will go a long way towards navigating through a forest or park.
Three: Jerky
Jerky is a dried meat that is perfect food for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s lightweight, easy to transport, and basically non-perishable. Jerky is easy to store in ziplock bags to take as a snack anywhere someone wants to go with no mess.
Jerky comes in a variety of flavors such as teriyaki, and can either be made with turkey or beef. Found at pretty much any gas station around the world, jerky is a typical and convenient hiking food.
Four: Lightweight Backpack
Having a durable and high-quality lightweight backpack is essential to any outdoor excursion. It will be needed to store the basic essentials someone will need, particularly if they are planning on going on an extended hike or camping trip.
The backpack will have to be lightweight, so that it will be as easy as possible to carry water and other items that may be needed in the outdoors, such as bug repellant to keep the outing as enjoyable as possible.
Five: First Aid Kit
A portable first aid kid is absolutely essential for every outdoor enthusiast to have. Accidents always seem to happen when least expected, and they easily can happen when trying to navigate tricky terrain. First aid kits are especially important to have when someone gets hurt far away from the nearest doctor’s office or hospital. Prompt treatment can help an injured person until he is able to get professional medical care.
Enjoying the great outdoors is a wonderful way to reconnect with the natural world, and many people love spending time with nature and wild life. By being prepared, outdoor enthusiasts will have an even better time enjoying the outdoors.
At Wilderness Aware Rafting our passion is truly rafting. If you’re interested in a Colorado Rafting Trip, multi-day rafting trip, or want to try whitewater rafting on the Salt River in Arizona, please be sure to contact us and find out what trip offerings we have available.
Burt Thompson is an outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, camping and fishing in his time off from work. He works for Quik Shade designing products.
