Adventure sports are thrilling, dangerous, and adventurous and involve lot of pleasure. Know about basic material requirements for adventure sports. Know about various adventure sports like – camping, maountain climbing, rock climbing, surfing, paragliding, skiing, trekking etc. Here’s the list of material required for various adventure sports.
- Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motor home cabin, a primitive structure or no shelter at all. Read more…
- Shelter:Tent, ground cloth, poles, rope, stakes, axe or hammer.
- Bedding:Sleeping bag, sheets/blankets, pillow.
- cooking:Large water jug and water bucket, thermos, stove with fuel, matches/lighter, plates and bowls/paper plates and bowls/mugs, cooking oil/dry ration, containers for food storage.
- Cooking utensils:spatula, knife, spoon can opener/bottle opener, napkin.
- Clothes:Shoes, jeans/pant, belt, shorts, t-shirts, socks/extra socks, hat, sweatshirt/jacket, rain gear, swimsuit/towel.
- Personal:towel, soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, Deodorant, combo/brush, mirror, razor, toilet paper, other personal items, personal medications.
- Miscellaneous:Sunscreen, Lantern with fuel, candles, charger, two way radios, walkie Talkies, bug repellent, whistle, water filters, camera, battery, sunglasses, flashlight, pocket knife, binoculars, rope, clothe line, duct tape, electrical tape, Notepad, pen, reservations info, confirmation, small shovel, safety pins, money, credit card, umbrella, fire extinguisher.
- Basic first aid:Roll bandages, adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes, sterile gauze pads, cotton swabs, scissors, sinus medications, sterile compresses, splinting materials, Misc. bandages, anti-acids, burn ointment, Snake bite kit, eye drops, thermometer, twine, first aid manual.
- Rappel devices (descenders):Figure eight, rescue eight, rappel rack.
- Slings:Daisy Chain.
- Protection devices:Nuts, hexes, spring-loaded camming devices, tricams.
- Training equipment:Grip savers, fingerboards, campus boards, Bachar ladder.
- Specialized clothing:Helmet, climbing shoes, Belay gloves.
- Miscellaneous equipment:Tape, haul bag, gear sling, bottled oxygen, tents, torch, Flashlight, sleeping bag, life jacket, rucksack etc.
- Shelter and bedding:Tent, sleeping bag, sheets/blankets, pillow, a good sack in proper condition, rope.
- Clothes:Clothing as per requirement of the stay and season in which track is going to be done, a good pair of shoes, cap, windcheater (specially in rainy season).
- Cooking:Water, food material and cooking utensils, paper dishes, knives, spoons etc.
- Miscellaneous:Camera and its accessories, candles and matchbox, torch with batteries, marker or chalk, safety pins.
- Basic first aid:First aid box, anti dehydrate.
- Personal:Toothpaste and toothbrush, soap, wastepaper, sufficient amount of cash.
- Repair kit:Duct tape, patching material, glue, solvent, scissors to cut material, brush to apply glue, sandpaper, Rag, carpet thread or dental floss, carpet needle to mend bad tears, tools, extra screws, bolts, nuts, nails, washers to fit parts on frame, replacement parts for any breakable item.
- First aid kit:Triangular bandages, gauze rolls, assorted band-aids, sterile pads, butterfly closures, safety pins, first aid tape, Ace bandage, aspirin, tweezers.
- Clothing :wet suit or dry suit, wet suit booties or wet shoes or booties-shoes combination, helmet, windbreaker or paddling jacket, synthetic fill or down jacket.
- Personal Equipment:Waterproof bag to carry personal clothing and equipment, flashlight with spare batteries and bulb, personal items (toothbrush, toothpaste, glasses or contacts, towel or washcloth, razor etc.), notebook and pen, water bottle, sunglasses with safety strap, camera, lenses etc.
- Eating utensils:Cup, spoon, plate etc.
- Safety and rescue equipment:Life jacket, throw-rope rescue bags or ropes in each boat, signal mirror, winch with non stretch rope, knife attached to life jacket, 4-5 carabiners, 4-5 slings, police whistle, other group equipment, map with waterproof map case, compass, guide book and other resource books about the river and area, water containers, purification tablets or other means of water purification, permit on rivers regulated by government agencies, shovel, lantern.
- SurfingSurfing is a surface water sport in which the wave rider, referred to as a surfer, rides on the forward or deep face of a moving wave, which is usually carrying the Surfer toward the shore. Read more…
Material requirement for Surfing :
Surfing can be done on various equipment, including surfboards, stand up paddle boards, body boards, wave skis, skim boards, knee boards, Surf mats. Other equipment includes a leash (to stop the board from drifting away after a wipe out, and to prevent it from hitting other surfers), surf wax, traction pads (to keep surfer’s feet from slipping off the deck of the board) and fins (also known as skegs) which can either be permanently attached or interchangeable. In warmer climates, swimsuits, Surf trunks are worn and occasionally rash guards; in cold water surface can opt to wear wet suits, boots, hoods and gloves to protect them against lower water temperatures.
Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport. A paraglider is an inflatable wing. The movement of air into the canopy inflates it and gives it its aerodynamic shape. The paraglider is soft and can easily be packed into a bag and carried around. Its portability is its main advantage. Read more…
Material requirement for Paragliding : Hardness, emergency reserve system (parachute), safety helmet, meter radio and radio harness, speed bar, GPS, flight deck, flight suit, hook knife.
Material requirement for Camping
Preparation is essential for any outdoor adventure. Having the necessary supplies and equipment can make a difference in overall enjoyment and experience. Camping list will vary according to the type of camping and activities planned, the places one is going, the time of year and the length of trip. Basic material requirement for camping is as follows :
Rock climbing is an activity in which participants climb up, down or across natural Rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a predefined route without falling. To successfully complete a climb one must return to base safely. Due to length and extended endurance required, accidents are more likely to happen. Read more…
A wide range of equipment is used during Rock climbing. The most popular types of climbing equipment commonly used to protect a climber against the consequences is mentioned below.
Rope, cord and webbing, carabiners, quickdraws, harnesses, Belay devices, Ascenders.
Trekking is a category of adventure travel, typically involving visits to remote areas, with overnight lodging in tents or other minimal accommodation. It is less strenuous than hiking but more strenuous than walking. Read more…
Each trek teaches oneself how to appreciate the beauty of nature, how to get adjusted with the situation and the importance of planning. A well planned trek will allow you to enjoy it and avoid any inconvenience. A list of material necessary for trek is mentioned below:
Rafting or white water rafting is the challenging recreational outdoor activity of using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on white water or different degrees of water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. Read more…
The list of equipments or material requirement for river rafting is given below:
Mountaineering or mountain climbing is the sport of hiking, skiing and climbing mountains.Mountaineering is a sport that combines climbing and hiking up mountains done on regular terrain, rocky areas and ice or snow slopes. Read more…
Warm clothing; use layers that wick away moisture, extra socks, gloves, face mask, climbing boots with crampons. Ice axe, ice hammer, helmet gaiters, harness, belay break, head lamp, backpack, ropes and carabiners. Tape for abseil loops, ice screws, nuts, slings, etc. First aid kit (small), sunscreen and lip salve, sunglasses, goggles, tent, sleeping bag – mountain quality. Cooking supplies and lightweight utensils and mug, plate, food (chocolate, nuts, sweets, cookies, biscuits, condensed milk, cheese, dried fruit, sugar lumps, olive oil, energy bars etc.), water, reconstituted fruit drink (powder), pocket knife (small), climbing permit, map, compass, GPS perhaps.
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