adventure tips

Tips for Packing Air Travelers

Perhaps, you are planning to travel by air on your next holiday. Well, you should take note of the following air travel packing tips. There are a lot more air travel restrictions now than there used to be, and you need to be aware of them in planning your trip to ensure you don’t get left behind at the airport.

• You may not pack liquid or gel substances in your carry-on unless they are in individual three-ounce containers, enclosed in one clear, quart-size, plastic, zip-top bag per passenger. Any larger containers of liquids and gels must be packed in your checked luggage.
• Beware of restrictions on the size and number of bags you may bring onto your flight. Many airlines now charge a fee for every checked bag or have lowered the maximum permitted weight limits for checked luggage.
• Do not lock your checked bags except with TSA-approved locks; otherwise, if your bag is selected for random screening, agents will have to break the lock to get inside.
• Do not over pack your bag. Screeners will have a difficult time closing your luggage if selected for inspection, which will only lead to wrinkles and the potential for lost articles.
• Carry all film with you onboard, as screening equipment for checked luggage can damage undeveloped film.
• Place any packed belongings you don’t feel comfortable with strangers handling in clear plastic bags.
• Do not stack books and other documents on top of each other; instead, spread them out throughout your bag.

hiking guidelines when it comes to resting

Having a steady rhythm in your hiking and resting periods will help you get through a day of heavy hiking. For this discussion, we will take a look at some guidelines when it comes to resting. Basically, the purpose of resting is to slow down your heart rate and breathing and rest your hearts and lungs. In addition, Resting gives your body the time to get rid of the lactic acids built up in your muscles and to recover from the strains and possible pressure sores. So, here are the guidelines:

• Try to rest in regular intervals and make them part of your walking rhythm. Rest for 10 minutes after every one hour of hiking.
• Try to stick to short 10-minute breaks and only use your lunch break and possibly your dinner break as extended rest periods. A ten-minute interval is the most effective rest duration when it comes to body recovery.
• Set a stopwatch if you fear that there is a chance of breaking the 10-minute limit. It is very easy to doze off even in 10 minutes.
• Make sure to take off your backpack and try to relax your body and mind as quickly as possible. Get out of the sun and generally try to rest in a cool and shady location. You can use your backpack as a back support for sitting down.
• In longer lunch and dinner breaks, you will want to give your feet a rest by removing your shoes and putting on slippers or sandals. If conditions allow it, you may want to walk bare foot. That will help prevent the occurrence of Blisters. Longer rest periods are also a great opportunity to dry possibly wet clothes and check your equipment.

Resting is an integral part of Hiking. Taking time to rest at regular intervals will help you in optimizing your performance. Take note of your Hiking Rhythm and Hiking Speed so you will know the number of times you need to take a rest.

First Aid for Cold Temperature Exposure

Almost all minor cold injuries will heal on their own and treatment is usually all that is needed to relieve your symptoms and promote healing. However, if you suspect you may have a more severe cold injury, especially when you are on your hiking adventure, use first aid measures while you arrange for an evaluation by health professional.

• If you have hypothermia, try immediate first aid measures. Stay calm, find shelter, change to dry clothes, keep moving, and drink warm fluids to prevent further heat loss and slowly rewarm yourself.
• If small areas of your body (ears, face, nose, fingers, and toes) are really cold or frozen, try to warm these areas and prevent further injury to skin. Warm small areas by blowing warm air on them, tucking them inside your clothing or putting them in warm water.

While for the frostbite skin, this maybe more sensitive after the cold injury. The injured skin area should be protected with sunscreen and protective clothing to prevent further skin damage. The color of the injured skin may also change over time.

You can apply aloe vera or another moisturizer, such as Lubriderm or Keri Lotion, to windburned skin. Reapply often. There is little you can do to stop skin from peeling after a windburn—it is part of the healing process—but this treatment may make your skin feel better. Or you may use nonprescription artificial tears warmed to body temperature to moisturize and soothe eyes that are cold, sore, or dry from exposure to cold or wind.

Tips what clothes to pack for your adventure

Clothes tend to make up the bulk of most travelers’ suitcases and reducing the number of outfits you pack can lighten your load significantly. No one wants to run out of clean underwear in the middle of the rain forest, but we think that travelers can find a comfortable balance between wearing the same stinky jeans and T-shirt the whole trip and changing their outfit three times each day like a celebrity. So here’s some tips:

• If you’re going on, say, a seven-day trip, spend a week before you leave keeping track of everything you wear. Make a list, or, if you learn better with visual aids, keep these items together in a laundry basket. Then figure out which items you can do without.
• Bring clothes in neutral colors that you can mix and match, and only pack shoes that can be worn with multiple outfits.
• Check the weather at your destination before you leave and pack accordingly. If the weather deviates significantly from the forecast, you can always buy a sweater or rain poncho and keep it as a souvenir.
• Many travel supply companies sell small packets of laundry. It only takes a few minutes to wash your clothes in your hotel sink and hang them on a hanger to dry. When you wake up the next morning, hello freshly washed clothes!

First Aid for Minor Injury while on your Hiking Adventure

First aid treatment may help relieve pain, swelling, and stiffness. If your injury does not require an evaluation by a doctor, you may be able to use basic treatment to help relieve pain, swelling, and stiffness, especially if you are on your hiking adventure. So, here are some first aid advises:

• Rest and protect an injured or sore area. Stop, change, or take a break from any activity that may be causing your pain or soreness.
• Apply ice or cold packs immediately to prevent or minimize swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 or more times a day.
• Compression, or wrapping the injured or sore area with an elastic bandage (such as an Ace wrap), will help decrease swelling. Wear a sling for the first 48 hours after the injury, if it makes you more comfortable and supports your shoulder. If you feel you need to use a sling for more than 48 hours, discuss your symptoms with your doctor.
• Elevate the injured or sore area on pillows while applying ice and anytime you are sitting or lying down. Try to keep the area at or above the level of your heart to help minimize swelling.
• Gently massage or rub the area to relieve pain and encourage blood flow. Do not massage the injured area if it causes pain.
• Do not smoke or use other tobacco products. Smoking slows healing because it decreases blood supply and delays tissue repair.

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