Danlan National-level Green Hiking Trail

Clothing

Sweat-proof shirts:

You might sweat a lot during a summer mountain trip. Sweat-proof shirts that breathe well make a journey more enjoyable. Wear long-sleeved shirts if you don’t want to be hurt by plants or bitten by bugs.
*Cotton shirts are not recommended, as they only absorb sweat, not repel sweat. Not only can you feel uncomfortable, your body temperature can drop - in a low-temperature environment, this can lead to danger.

Sweat-proof pants:

Sweat-proof pants protect your legs from scratches and cuts and they allow large physical movements. General sports pants are good enough for simple excursions.
*Never wear jeans! Jeans absorb water and sweat. They make mountain climbing difficult if the cloth is not elastic at all.

Equipment for various weather conditions

Wind-proof / water-proof jackets:

There is thundershower in Danlan from time to time. A wind-proof, water-proof jacket that breathes well is indispensable.

Rain coats and rain paints:

Rain suits are recommended. Disposable rainwear is not ideal for mountain climbing and it breaks easily.

Hiking leggings:

Leggings are worn inside rain paints. The leggings keep small rocks, sands and bugs from falling into one’s shoes. They keep rain water from dripping down the shoes or dews from making paints moisty.

Multi-functional outdoor shoes / rain boots:

Most of the trails in Danlan are rather primitive. On a rainy day, they become wet and slippery. Remember to wear multi-functional outdoor shoes with a strong grip or slip-proof rain boots for a safe journey.
*Shoes for everyday purposes are not suitable for mountain trekking. With soft soles, they aren’t shock-proof, nor can they protect users’ joints. They easily make users fall down on a muddy surface.

Sunscreen goods:

Ultraviolet rays are stronger in high mountains than on flatland. Thus, make sure to bring enough sunscreen goods, such as head scarves, hats, and sunglasses.

Things to keep warm:

Never think it won’t get too cold in the mountains! With every ascending 100 meters, it actually gets colder by 0.6 Celsius degrees. Thus, at 1,000m mountaintop, the temperature drops by 6 Celsius degrees. Make sure you bring things to keep warm before departure, such as thick hats, headscarves, jackets, and wool trekking socks.

Backpacks

Backpacks are good enough (water-proof are even better). 20L-30L trekking backpacks are suitable for advanced mountain hikers. Make sure all things are packed evenly in the bag. The heavier objects should be placed at the top or close to one’s body. Use a water-proof cover to keep water and dirt away and avoid getting trapped by twigs.
*Keep the weight of the backpack at ⅓ of one’s body weight.

Safety equipment

Trekking poles:

Trekking poles make climbing up and down the slopes easier. This helps to protect one’s knees.
*Beginners are advised to bring two poles.

Headlight and batteries:

Mountain areas can get foggy, and it can be difficult to look afar in a dense forest. Use headlight instead of cell phone lights - in this way, you have both hands to use.

Others:

Knee pads, whistles, ropes, knives, emergency blankets, etc.

Personal belongings

IDs:

Bring your health insurance card and ID - just in case.

Medicine and hygiene products:

Bring emergency medicine, tissue paper, and napkins.

Positioning tools:

Such as cell phones, compasses, and GPS devices.

Maps:

Telecommunications in the wild can be bad. Download a map in gpx. file and store it in your mountaineering app. Plan your route according to this offline map.

Portable food

Dry food:

We recommend bringing along light, energy-boosting food that can quench one’s hunger, such as chocolate, biscuits, nuts, bread, honey, and energy drinks.

Drinking water:

Prepare 1 to 2 liters of drinking water to avoid dehydration. An alternative is electrolyte powder. The power not only provides electrolyte but also helps to avoid cramps.

Leave no trace

Plastic bags:

Protect nature if you love it. Prepare plastic bags to bring garbage down the mountains.

A small shovel:

During the trip, if there isn’t a public toilet near the trail, visitors can only go to the loo in the wild. Stay from the trail for at least a few meters away if you need to do this, and cover excrements well afterwards with a shovel. Leave no trace in the mountains.