Camping in the mountains, even just for a weekend, is a relaxing and enjoyable way to get back to nature, but lack of experience can lead to a number of camping mistakes. Here are the most common ones and how they can be avoided:
1. Improper tent size
Ordering mountain gear online from unknown online stores can be very unpredictable. A similar problem may occur when ordering your tent, so it is recommended that you pay more attention to the product description. There are quite a few shops that sell "3-man tents", and when you buy one, you will be surprised to find that it only fits you and your backpack. Therefore, it is necessary to make sure that the online store will provide you with absolutely all the necessary data about the size of the tent: manufacturer, type, season for which it is suitable, dimensions, poles, interior / exterior material, number of entries and number of prisoners, that fit into it. Good online stores also offer the option of reading customer reviews of products, which are also very useful. Hiking in the mountains is not like working out on the gym at home, so you need to be really well prepared.
2. Not trying on the gear before the trek
Obviously, the worst time to notice the absence of some tent assemblies, or tears in the sleeping bag, is when you are already at the camping site at about 2000 meters above sea level and, even worse, it is already evening. As for hiking boots, they should be worn around town a few times to make sure they're comfortable and don't cause you sores. For women, the option of shoes made especially for them should be chosen, as they are adapted to their physical characteristics: a narrower heel, an additional lamella to balance support and flexibility of the gait, greater pronation characteristic of the female gait .
3. Delay with the previously made program
Pitching a tent in the dark is not something you want to experience as there is almost always a risk of taking a wrong step. It is extremely important to familiarize yourself with the campsite in the light, to have a break from the whole location.
4. You rely solely on fire from the surrounding trees to cook food
Rain or wet wood can be a nuisance and it can be difficult or even impossible to start a fire, so cooking food over a fire should not be a necessity.
5. Inappropriate clothing
It is important to note that at night the temperature differences from daytime can be extremely high. Thus, you will need to make sure that everything is suitable for a night in the mountains and that the sleeping bag is designed for hiking in mountainous areas. Clothing should also be chosen based on the outside temperatures.
6. Incorrectly selected food
No special skills are required in the mountains, especially when camping in a tent. Simple foods that do not spoil easily, such as organic protein bars and fiber or lots of smoked meat, are suitable here.
7. Lack of sufficient light sources
It happens that many groups of inexperienced tourists have only one guide when they are in the mountains, and otherwise they have to navigate with the help of mobile phones. It is important that each member of the group has such a flashlight.
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