Things to do before setting out

1. Plan the Climb properly

• know the capabilities of team members in dealing with terrain in question
• study the terrain
• carefully examine the climb plan the route to be taken
• consider the length of time needed for the climb
• check all equipment

2. Equipment for the journey

• Travel equipment :shoes,socks,trousers,belt,hat,shirt,raincoat,etc
• sleeping equipment :sleeping bag,tent,sleeping pad,etc
• Food and coocking equipment :spoons,stove,food,matches,fuel,etc
• personal equipment : needle and thread,medications,tooth brush,backpack,etc
• suplementary equipment :

1. compass,flashlight,pocket knife, first aid kit
2. map,protactor,ruler,pencil,etc
3. walkie-talkie,survival kit, GPS (if you have one)
4. wrist watch

3.packing / arranging supplies in the Backpack

• sort supplies by type
• place supplies in pastic bags
• place light weight,seldom-used items (e.g. sleeping equipment) lowest
• vital items and those that will often be used should be readly accessible
• place the heaviest items highest and as near as your back as possible to reduce fatigue
• make a checklist of the items you need to bring so that you don't forget an you thing

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