| Climbing and mountaineering are popular outdoor | | | | respect, the sleeping bag is useful even if you are |
| adventure sports that are, quite obviously, | | | | not planning to stay out for any length of time - if |
| accompanied by a significant element of danger. | | | | weather conditions take a sudden turn for the |
| Indeed, it is important that climbers and mountain | | | | worse, you will need to find shelter and there is |
| walkers recognise the hazards that are associated | | | | nothing quite as appropriate as a lightweight, |
| with their recreational pursuits, as a failure to respect | | | | fast-pitching mountain tent. Likewise, torches, |
| these risks can ultimately result in serious injury, illness | | | | watches, compass, fire starters, mobile phone, GPS |
| and even death. | | | | tracking, additional water supplies and waterproof |
| Therefore, it is essential that climbers and mountain | | | | thermal blankets can make the difference between |
| walkers observe fundamental principles of safety | | | | life and death. |
| whilst undertaking such activities. One basic rule that | | | | In respect to clothing, climbers must always carry a |
| must always be observed, which is actually more of | | | | durable lightweight waterproof jacket - even when it |
| a commonsense guideline, is that of choosing | | | | is sunny and warm (it can be kept in a small |
| appropriate clothing and equipment. | | | | backpack when not required). There are several |
| Unfortunately, history has shown that not everybody | | | | good manufacturers of this type of jacket. Find one |
| takes proper account of this basic issue. Accordingly, | | | | that suits you, and carry it at all times. |
| many people have lost their lives over the years as a | | | | Climbers should also consider wearing base layers, |
| result of wearing inappropriate or insufficient clothing | | | | which help to insulate the body whilst promoting |
| or by not possessing the correct equipment for a | | | | increased muscle efficiency. Furthermore, during |
| particular job. A climber`s safety is his or her own | | | | especially cold climbs, fleece jackets can be worn |
| responsibility, so it is important that anybody who is | | | | over base layers and under waterproof jackets for |
| contemplating a mountaineering expedition or climb | | | | added insulation. |
| must fully understand what clothing and equipment is | | | | Gloves or mittens are also important as it is essential |
| required. | | | | to protect the hands from the cold and jagged |
| First, the nature of the terrain that is to be traversed | | | | rocks, whilst hats and hoodies help to retain much of |
| and the weather conditions that could be expected - | | | | the heat that is lost from the body. Climbing trousers |
| but not only those that are forecast - must be | | | | should be waterproof and extremely hard wearing, |
| effectively anticipated. It is crucial that sufficient | | | | as these will take considerable punishment. Good |
| preparations are made in order to deal with a variety | | | | quality down bags are also useful items of mountain |
| of conditions and situations. | | | | equipment that ought to be brought along on a climb. |
| So first and foremost it is necessary to bring along | | | | Last, but not least, take good care of your clothing |
| various survival tools in case things go wrong. In this | | | | and gear, and it will take care of you. |