Camping in the wild has its own charm but most
thrill-seekers would love to make it to their favorite spot on a bike. They
prefer cycling rather than traveling through mountains on foot. Such an
adventure trip requires more stamina but there are three more things to be
added in the backpack.
Water
Food
Shelter (sleeping bag)
That’s right! Without these three elements, the trip can get
sour. Of course, there will be some other items of use but the following three
are key to your survival.
Water is key to survival
We humans are made of water mostly. We
drink it, use it for hygiene, cook in it and even find leisure with it.
Naturally, you will find a day without water impossible to spend. According to
reliable sources, a liter of water per day per person is adequate for survival
purposes. So if you are preparing a bag for yourself keep at least 3 liters
worth of water. You can get Nutrition Tips for Long Rides also from your Coach.
It is possible that you find water at
several places you stop by or at your destination but in that case, you might
be at risk of getting exposed of water that is dirty and unhygienic. Therefore,
water purification becomes a necessity for a Bug out Bag. It could be a simple
water filter, alum, or water purification tablets like iodine.
For storage of water, you may find
disposable water bottles very useful. Alternatively, you may use backpacking
bucket to aid your water collection. For using the water for hygiene purposes,
make sure that water is clean and safe.
Food
You need
energy to keep going on foot. If you are short of that it becomes almost
impossible to go further. However, the difficult part is carrying food is not
very easy because it adds to the weight. A suitable alternative is to take
ready-to-eat meat that can have enough food to suffice for a day. MRE’s meal
can last for about 5 years in the original form without getting spoiled and is
sufficiently light weight. Nevertheless, you will have to carry more of it
depending upon the members you are traveling with.
For those
who want to keep a stock of protein diet, then you can pack lightweight stuff
like tuna, energy bars or peanut butter. Canned food is another option but
removes it from the can and pack in zip-lock bags to reduce the weight.
Though some
people might not agree with this but I would suggest taking multi-vitamins
along. Since you have to stay energetic to complete your journey against all
odds, these lightweight vitamin supplements will give you the needed boost.
Sleeping bag