Difficulty: Explorer (Level 1)
Hong Kong has many mountains and nature trails. But if you plan on hiking or camping, you must stay safe.
Firstly, you should always hike with others and avoid hiking at night. Make sure you know the trail route ahead of time. Take a map so you can always know where you are.
Bring plenty of water and snacks. Hiking can be tiring, so it is important to fuel and hydrate. That also means you should eat a good breakfast.
Avoid hiking in the extreme heat. Hong Kong summers are guaranteed to be hot and humid. If you choose to hike in hot temperatures, go in the morning when it is a bit cooler. You can also select a hike that has lots of shade.
When hiking, you should have the proper equipment. Wear good shoes, comfortable clothes and a hat. Wear sunblock and bring mosquito repellent. Make sure to reapply both of them often. It is likely you will sweat them off!
Someone in your group should also carry a first aid kit with basics like bandages.
Pack your own first aid kit
Materials
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medium-size pouch with a zipper
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various sizes of bandages
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gauze
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elastic bandage
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alcohol-based disinfectant wipes
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aloe vera gel
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treatment for insect bites
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tweezers
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smaller baggies that zip or seal
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permanent marker
Instructions
1. Take out your various items from their packaging and set them on the table or floor.
2. Organise the items into categories that make sense to you. For example, put the disinfectant wipes and bandages together.
3. Place each category of items in a baggie. Use your permanent marker to label what is in each bag.
4. Put all of the bags into the larger pouch. Ta-da! Now you have your very own first aid kit for hiking, camping and other outdoor activities.
Trail Mix recipe
Materials
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3 types of nuts or seeds (such as pecans, walnuts, cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, peanuts or sunflower seeds)
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2 types of dried fruit (such as raisins, dried cranberries, dried apricots, dried cherries, dried mango or dried pineapple)
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1 type of crunchy snack (good options include banana chips, coconut ribbons, pretzels or popcorn)
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optional: chocolate chunks (such as M&Ms or dark chocolate broken into smaller pieces)
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a big airtight container
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a big spoon
Instructions
1. Choose three types of nuts and add ¼ cup of each ingredient to the big container.
2. Pick two types of dried fruit and scoop ¼ cup of each into the container.
3. Choose one crunchy snack and add ¼ cup to the container. You can also add ¼ cup of chocolate.
4. Use a large spoon to stir the mixture thoroughly.
5. Cover the container while you store it. Scoop some into a smaller container to take on your next adventure.
