Tourist equipment: https://sport-marafon.ru/turistichesk... Properly selected equipment significantly increases the level of comfort and safety during a hike. A huge number of types, purposes, technologies, brands and a range of prices make the selection of clothing and equipment not an easy task. Pavel Rudenko, a professional guide, shared his structure and approach to this issue, based on 10 years of experience in tourism and drew conclusions after using various equipment, experience working in a tourist store, experience of solo hikes and selecting equipment for participants in his hikes. We considered the principles of selection and went through the main list of clothes: from socks to a down jacket and basic equipment. And also: - determined the approach to choosing equipment; - lightweight, is it worth it; - do you need to buy expensive equipment; - 5-layer system in three-season hikes; - how to choose each item of clothing; - choosing shoes for a hike; - how to choose a backpack, sleeping bag, mat and tent; - choosing cookware for a hike. Speaker: PAVEL RUDENKO — professional guide, organizer of original hikes to the Kola North, solo traveler, equipment specialist, ski tourist. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Introduction. What is the lecture about? 1:25 - About the speaker 2:14 - Pavel's hiking experience 4:14 - Is it worth buying expensive equipment? Where can you save money? 7:34 - Equipment weight - influence and nuances. A smart choice 11:15 - Brands - are they important? 12:08 - 5-layer system 13:29 - Why layers? Windchill index. How to keep warm? Overheating and sweat 24:35 - 1st layer. Light. Advantages of long sleeves 32:29 - How to lie down in a sleeping bag? In thermal underwear? 33:34 - Underwear. Anti-chafing talc 36:53 - Gloves and socks. Cap 39:06 - 2nd layer. Middle. Synthetics/wool. Merino. Compression? 44:57 - The only advantage of merino is the lack of odor? 45:55 - Does thermal underwear have a service life? 48:00 - Recommendations for washing different materials 51:19 - Are the first 2 layers used separately? 51:57 - 3rd layer. Windproof, softshell. Shorts and thermal underwear? 1:02:55 - Options for using layers 1:03:44 - 4th layer. Membrane. Does softshell hold out the rain? Which one to choose? 1:19:29 - 5th layer. Insulated clothing. Down or synthetics? Is fleece outdated? 1:27:12 - Clothes by the fire. What do we use? In the camp? 1:30:44 - What down do we choose? 1:31:24 - Footwear on a hike. What do we choose? Insoles 1:37:35 - Footwear for wading. How not to get wet? 1:41:47 - Are there boots for wide feet and a large instep? 1:42:39 - What socks? Synthetics? 1:45:07 - Tent. Which one to choose? What types are there? What affects the price? 1:51:47 - Setting up the tent. Nuances 1:52:10 - Sleeping bag. Synthetics or down? Size matters. What temperature? 2:00:38 - Rafting in a humid region. How will a down sleeping bag behave? 2:04:01 - Mat. What types are there and which one to choose? 2:08:49 - Cookware. Which is better? Material? Volume? 2:10:31 - Backpack. What volume? Back length. Fit. Load 2:18:51 - Contacts #SMLectureTravel #hike #equipment #gear