Function trekking shoes

Trekking shoes is very important, because the journey is made to climb the mountain is very different from the usual way. In addition to a different slope, trekking shoes are also useful when roads are wet and slick with rain shower.

Trekking shoes also help protect your ankle while hiking with a heavy load. Most of the climbers usually carry personal gear and no small amount of weight. Trekking shoes help make walking, climbing is more sturdy and stay balanced while carrying heavy loads.

In addition, by using trekking shoes which had been specially designed for traveling / climbing, it will further simplify and speed of motion of the foot when walking, jumping and climbing and swinging from one place to another.

Choosing Trekking Shoes

Many kinds and brands of shoes sold trekking. Here are some tips in choosing the proper trekking shoes and comfortable to wear, among others:

* Type of trekking shoes

Many types of existing trekking shoes. Choosing a suitable trekking shoes worn by purpose of travel and climbing. For a more serious way would require a special trekking shoes for it.

In addition, trekking shoes are also designed to be stepped foot remains strong with a load / heavy items, although the muddy and slippery road conditions. This type of trekking shoes to climb is divided into three types: trekking shoes to climb mild, moderate and severe.

* Materials trekking shoes

Comfortable trekking shoes materials used are usually the material that is not too stiff and not too heavy when worn. This helps offset the speed of walking. In addition, the material should be trekking shoes waterproof but air can still get in and out of the shoe (the pores of the material is breathable shoe).

Survival in the jungle

They are supposed to explore and interact with nature should have a basic knowledge of the conditions or terrain that may be taken to expect the worst events that are likely to be faced, such as getting lost and not know the way back.

If you are a true adventurer, it would certainly not unfamiliar with the term survival that is an attempt to survive in the wild, including in the jungle (survival in the forest). Our packing-tips how to deal with the various possibilities that occur when in the forest must be noted by those who delight in the expedition in the forests.

You should be aware that the natural conditions it is difficult to predict, although you may have prepared a variety of your exit carefully and meticulously.

Survival tactics

Okay you have prepared a variety of fittings for exploring the woods, call it a compass, map location, the GPS or global positioning system, HT, stock enough food to medicine.

However, without knowing how to deal with emergency conditions, the things mentioned above it is only helpful. By having knowledge of survival in the forest that are reliable, then certainly you will always have moments when you are stuck in the woods, lost orientation, etc..

Most of the “theory” survival is the how the forager can recognize a variety of plants that can be eaten in the woods. Experts say that 10% different types of flowering plants in the world that are available in Indonesia. That means, in the woods we have around 25,000 species of flowering plants.

Not yet flowering plants, fungi, could be many times the amount. Well, of all types trees is there to eat, there are toxic and therefore should not be eaten, and there are advised to eat (especially in urgent condition).

Not Poisonous Plants

There are several keys to find out the existing plants in the forest or not safe for consumption. Plants that have leaves, fruits, and flowers or tubers usually eaten by wildlife, means to indicate that the plant is not poisonous. And that means safe for human consumption.

However, if you find a plant that has a smell that was pleasant, make you dizzy with the smell, and not the least touched by the forest animals, then you should avoid. Also should be wary of plants that make your skin itchy and sore.

Other plants that also have to avoid the plants that have a very thick sticky leaves, hairy, have a contrasting color or a striking, and a rough surface. Also wary if you come across plants kemaduh (Laportea stimuli) because the fur contained in the leaves makes the skin feel itchy and hot.

Bushes of begonia plants can you make as a savior in times of trouble because no longer have stock. Generally, leaf begonia has a heart shape is not symmetrical. Which can be consumed the leaf stalk, but when young was sour and slightly bitter.

Preparation of the ascent:

1. Keeping physically to stay healthy. At least 2 weeks prior to the ascent routine exercise such as running, swimming and so forth.

2. Make a list of travel planning climbing as much detail as possible (to be reviewed further in the travel management)

3. Seek as much information as possible about who will climb the mountain (Can via internet)

4. Preparing personal and group equipment (Adjust the number of members)

Personal equipment (Carrier + Carrier Bag Cover, Mattress, Sleeping Bag, Shoes Tracking, Rain Coat, poncho, jacket, Flashlight / Head Lamp + Battery Backup, Gloves, Socks, Tennis Clothes, Sandals Mountain, Candles, Scissors, Knife fold, Change Clothes, Lingerie, Bandages, Trash Bag, Plastic bags, plates, spoons and forks, glasses, Tupperware, Tissue and Drug rope Private.

Group-Equipment (tent, Flyseet, Camera, Stove + fuel, Nesting, Kitchen Knives, Ropes Mine, Dry and Wet Tissue, Trash Bag, Handyclean, Salt, Tea, Sugar, Assorted Foods.

5. Always pay attention to weather conditions

6. In the group climbing try at least there is one person who is experienced.

7. Keeping the nature of community, always give the motivation and the most important thing to ask permission of kin.

A. planning the climb

• the things that need to be considered within the planning ascent:
• The ability to recognize themselves in the face of the team in field
• study the terrain that may be taken
• plan carefully climb and routes to be taken carefully as possible
• think of time in climbing use
• check all the equipment that will be taken

2. Travel Gear
o basic equipment
“X-road equipment: shoes, pants, belt, shirt, hat, raincoat, etc.
“X bedding: sleeping bag, tent, mat etc.
“X cooking and eating equipment: stove, spoon, food, matches, etc.
“X Personal supplies: needles, thread, personalized medicine, toothbrushes, toilet paper, etc.
“X backpack / carrier
o auxiliary equipment
“X compass, flashlight, knife belt, a machete slash, First Aid
“X Map, arc degrees, pencils etc.
“X means of communication (Handy talky), survival kit, GPS if there
“X watches

3. Packing up equipment into a backpack or

• Classify goods according to the type of its kind
• Put in plastic bags
• Place the goods are mild and rarely used (eg, sleeping equipment) at its deepest
• Goods are frequently used and vital place it as close to the body and easily retrieved
• Place a heavier goods as high and as close to the body / back
• Checklist for goods they will be