Seeing that the 14th Alxa Heroes Meeting in 2019 is coming, are you as impatient as the editor?
However, while looking forward to it, the editor is also a little worried. After all, not all of you who come to the hero meeting are veterans who have been in the “sand” field for a long time. There may be some tribesmen who need to bring what to participate in the hero meeting and how to drive in the desert. It’s still a little strange, so, the editor has made an inventory of some things you should know about participating in the Alxa Heroes Meeting, hoping to help you on this trip to the desert.
On-board equipment
Before the self-driving tour, it is best to list the items you need to bring and write them down on paper. You can put a “tick” on the list every time you load it, so as not to miss it.
1. Car: For self-driving tours, the car is of course the most important, preferably an SUV.
The most important thing is to check your car thoroughly, routinely check engine oil, coolant, booster oil, and glass water, and focus on checking whether the tire pressure and tire wear of the tire and spare tire are normal, and whether there are nails on the tire. If possible, go to the 4S shop and use a computer to check the engine, brakes, ABS and circuit conditions.
2. Road book: that is, a detailed travel plan, including where to eat, rest, and accommodation. Hotels must be booked in advance, and must be booked on a large website.
3. Spare tire, jack, GPS, hand stand (convenient for contact and communication), tow rope (ready at any time, tow and be towed), shovel (necessary), deflation tool, tire pressure gauge, air pump (before entering the desert The first thing is to deflate and lower the tire pressure; the last thing before leaving the desert is to pump up), the flagpole (a small flag is hung on the top, its function is to travel in the desert so that other vehicles can see it for the first time There is a vehicle rendezvous to prevent collisions on the uphill and downhill in the desert, and at the same time, it can also let the cars behind know the road conditions ahead).
4. Laptops, cameras, data cables, etc.
5. CD, U disk: choose the music that you or your family and friends like, you can bring a piece of disco music, and listen to it when you feel sleepy in the afternoon.
6. Hand-held xenon headlights and bright flashlights: it is very useful when the car breaks down at night or when camping. Prepare a leather mat, it will be used when repairing the car.
7. Car tools, multi-purpose combination pliers, parking warning signs, thick wood boards, etc.
8. Vehicle inverter power supply: When camping, it is useful for charging laptops and mobile phones.
9. Car starting and carrying line: This is also a must-have for self-driving tours.
10. Metal gasoline barrels: It is very useful to bring your own 20-30 liters of gasoline when traveling by car. Be sure to use metal buckets, plastic buckets can easily catch fire.
camping equipment
1. Tent: The first step in choosing a tent is to choose the style, dome or channel. The dome tent is supported by more than two tent poles, and basically can be built without ground nails. Channel-style tents basically need to be built with ground nails, so they have good wind resistance and are mainly used in high mountain and windy environments. If it is on a hard ground such as concrete, you can only use large heavy stones to hold down the support points of the tent. The second choice is tent poles. Most of the tent poles are made of glass fiber poles, with a small amount of aluminum alloy poles. Fiberglass poles are cheap, but relatively heavy. The fiberglass rod will break under the high cold environment and sudden heavy pressure impact. The third step is to look at the tent cloth. For a good tent, the tent fabric is the key point, especially the rainproof performance of the outer tent fabric. This indicator is still calculated according to how many mm of water column per square centimeter bears. The high-quality rainproof tarpaulin not only has a high rainproof index, but also has a wide and thick adhesive strip at the seam joint of the tent to prevent water seepage at the seam.
2. Sleeping bags: Sleeping bags can be divided into two categories according to their uses: 1. Ordinary sleeping bags: thinner, used for general travel or camping, mostly used in spring, summer and autumn. 2. Professional sleeping bags: used in colder environments, even some adventure activities. High-quality ordinary sleeping bag, the sleeping bag fabric is made of nylon with certain breathable function, and the warm layer is made of advanced microfiber cotton. Really professional sleeping bags, especially high-quality adventure sleeping bags, are inseparable from down. Down sleeping bags are generally lighter than cotton sleeping bags and have better warmth retention properties. There is a kind of imitation goose down sleeping bag, which is very light, and folded into the bag is only the size of a palm, which can save a lot of space in the luggage.
3. Moisture-proof pad: Under the relatively harsh outdoor conditions, the moisture-proof pad can solve the problem of moisture-proof and heat preservation. Don’t underestimate the effect of the moisture-proof pad on human health. Moisture-proof mats are generally spread in tents and can be used as mats to sleep directly on. The types of moisture-proof pads include: foam pads, aluminum film pads, inflatable pads, automatic inflatable pads, etc., and the price is 20-100 yuan.
4. Camping lights and headlights: According to needs, you can choose emergency lights, battery lights, gas lights or OSRAM camp lights, and headlights are also required.
5. Barbecue oven and lighter: large, medium and small can be selected according to the number of people. Lighters should be windproof.
6. Cooking utensils: a small gas stove, a set of large, medium and small stainless steel pots for boiling water, cooking and cooking. Don’t forget cooking spatulas, spoons, knives, tableware and cups, thermos bottles.
7. Folding tables and chairs, large sun umbrellas: they are all needed for eating and resting.
8. Pure water: At least one box is always on the car, and the quantity can be prepared according to the number of people.
9. Telescope: Watching distant scenery from a high place can also be used to find and choose a picnic or camping location.
10. Hammock: It is the best place for a short rest.
Clothes and shoes
The temperature difference between day and night in the desert is huge, so summer and winter clothing should be prepared, such as jackets, quick-drying pants, quick-drying socks, skin clothes, paper underwear, etc., and sun hats, headscarves, sunglasses and other sunshade items. A well-fitting pair of desert boots is the most important thing, be sure to have a high waist and softness. If it is new shoes, it is best to wear them in the city for a week or two before entering the desert, and then wear them into the desert after they are “run-in”.
According to the weather forecast, the temperature in Alxa during this year’s Heroes’ Meeting is relatively low, accompanied by rainfall, and the lowest temperature at night has dropped to 6°C. Therefore, when choosing the clothes to bring, you must pay attention to keeping warm from the cold.
food fruits and vegetables
It is troublesome to light a fire and cook in the desert, so bring more convenience food and ready-to-eat food, such as chocolate, instant rice, instant noodles, vacuum-packed meat and snacks. In addition, you can bring some fruits and vegetables that contain more water and are resistant to storage, such as watermelon, apples, grapefruit, pears, cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, cabbage, zucchini, etc., which can not only replenish water but also provide rich nutrition. Nutrition. Drinking water and sports drinks to replenish electrolytes should also be brought to prevent dehydration. Of course, it is also very pleasant to have a pot of tea or coffee in the desert at night!
This year, Heroes will hold an International Food Festival on Central Avenue. If you want to eat something “fresh and hot”, you can also try something new. 6 gourmet sheds, more than 200 gourmet booths in a concentrated layout, seafood barbecue, beef and mutton pasta, Mongolian milk tea, Beijing fried sausage, Guangdong rice rolls, fresh fruit slices…Fried, steamed, boiled and fried are all kinds of delicacies, and you can eat them all without leaving the shed. Global Cuisine!
wash daily
Folding bucket, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, comb, lip balm, thermos cup, sunscreen, towel, mirror, umbrella; common medicine for cold, fever, diarrhea, etc., Band-Aid, iodine, thermometer, eye drops, gauze, etc. .
Personal belongings
Carry pockets, cash, credit cards, ID cards, driver’s licenses, disinfectant wet wipes, toilet paper, pens, notebooks, sealed bags (can hold wet clothes, snacks, garbage, etc., with many uses).
Environmental requirements
When we enjoy the shocking charm of the Tengger Desert, we should also have a heart of awe for it. When leaving, remember to take away everything that does not belong here, and return the vast world to its original tranquility.
1. Choose garbage bags made of recyclable and degradable environmentally friendly materials that can be used repeatedly;
2. Try to carry rechargeable batteries. If batteries or button batteries must be used, you can carry a small box or bag to collect waste batteries, and then take them to the designated place of the camp for unified disposal;
3. Carry environmentally friendly lunch boxes, chopsticks, spoons, and water glasses;
4. Use portable reusable bottles to carry shampoo and other cleaning products we need to use, and try to use phosphorus-free cleaning products.
5. The food and beverages carried are mainly packed in simple and degradable packages.
6. When driving in the desert, do not throw sundries, cigarette butts, etc. out of the window at will. You can put them in the vehicle garbage bag and go to the designated place of the camp for unified disposal in time.
The 14th Alxa Heroes Meeting in 2019 is about to open, and I believe many friends are already fascinated by it. What are you waiting for? During the 11th period, the Tengger Desert will be here or there!
