Great Outdoor Equipment For Adventure Enthusiasts

By Author: Sindhu Kashyap
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Years ago Mark Twain is known to have said – “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” If you are an outdoor, adventure or travel enthusiast, you will truly understand the meaning of this quote.

It is with travel, adventure and the outdoor activities are your limits tested, it takes you the edge and makes you realise things that you would otherwise ignore. Not only do you learn about new destinations, people and cultures, with each journey and outdoor activity, do you learn something new and different about yourself.

It is said that the only cure for those who have been bitten by the travel and adventure bug, is to explore and discover new aspects and nuances of the outdoors, every single time. Adventure and travel simply gives the wanderer a new and different way of viewing this magnificent world.

So whether it is a hiking trip you are heading out to, an expedition, a backpacking journey, a camping ...
... trip, a trek or even a bike ride… everything is a new way to experience the ever changing outdoors.

While different stories and tales of travel and the outdoors by inspire you to pick your backpack up and head out and explore the unexplored – the capricious great outdoors and the wilderness can be overwhelming for the beginners and first timers. You simply are miles away from other amenities, roads, and other people.

However, it would not make sense to let the wilderness and unfamiliar landscape deter you from experiencing the magnificence and beauty of nature and the outdoors.

The first thing you need to be familiarise yourself with is the essential outdoor equipment and gear needed. Great outdoors and travel gear can help you endure all the challenges of the whimsical outdoors.

Outdoor equipment that you will need will be different for each outdoor trip. On a mountaineering adventure you will be better able to meet the challenges of nature with sturdy hiking boots, thick jackets, water-proof gear, an ice axe, trekking Poles, goggles, heavy innerwear, excellent camping gear and comfortable sleeping bag.

Most day trips are much more comfortable with camera bags, backpacks and rucksacks. Good pair of sunglasses, caps, jerseys, water coolers and many such small additions make physical activity more pleasurable. If you are into water sports ensure that you equip yourself with rain cheaters, rain cover and buoyancy jackets, before venturing out.

A powerful torch and a compact canteen help on a tour into dense forest areas. A knife, multi-purpose key chain and head gear all are important accessories. Whether you are bouncing around in torrential rapids in a river or hanging from a cliff on a snow-clad mountain, being well-prepared is wise.

A lot of heart, dreams and spirit make an adventurous soul but a practical mind makes a true adventure enthusiast. Make it a habit to keep updated with the latest outdoor equipment available in the market. You will need to invest in this gear in order to experience its immense advantages. Each usage will make you more comfortable and turn you into a pro at packing up quickly and efficiently for the next trip.

People who understand the importance of good quality outdoor equipment are the ones that you see putting up fascinating pictures online in the most daunting physical surroundings, looking all cool and unruffled in the harshest environs. You too can be one of them. Just browse online and identify what you need for your next planned or unplanned adventure.

The author of this article is associated with Wildcraft, India’s largest adventure and outdoor gear company based out of Bangalore. Wildcraft is focused on outdoor activities like mountain climbing, trekking, camping and backpacking. Wildcraft’s outdoor gear, including excellent travel bags are available at 41 exclusive stores across major Indian cities and in more than 500 multi-branded stores in India.