If it wasn't for the heat, ubiquitous moisture and swarming of insects might think, that areas overwhelmed by the equatorial forest are paradise gardens. The jungle is full of food, There is no pre -harrow or periods of drought, Because there are no seasons, The water is pouring generously from the sky. However, to people, which do not know this characteristic of the equatorial areas of the environment, The jungle will seem a dark place, damp and fearful sounds. High humidity and effort, what you need to put in by breaking through the thicket, threatens the infantry of the body and dehydration constantly. Therefore, you should always have water with you.
Outfit and equipment
A man breaking through the thicket of the jungle must be thoroughly dressed from head to toe. Each piece of body should be shielded. The clothes must be light, and at the same time strong, Fabrics, which dry quickly. You are still wet in the jungle, That's why you need to wash your clothes in clean water every day, Otherwise it will start to rot and stink. Wearing waterproof clothes makes no sense, because man is even more wet as a result of sweating. It is worth taking a light sweater, It will be useful at night. One set of things should be clean and dry, to be able to sleep in it. All unnecessary things are packed at the moment. The most important items, which you are constantly using, Tie around the neck on a strong string.
Outfit
When breaking through a tangled one, Green thicket of shirt sleeves must be abandoned. The top of the hand and the neck must be spread with a deterrent insect agent. Remember, so as not to lubricate it with his forehead, because along with flowing droplets of sweat will get into the eyes.
Shoes
They must have rigid soles with a protector and tips and heels covered with rubber. The canvas uppers provide good ventilation and dry quickly. There should also be holes in the shoes, through which the feet remove water while walking.
Pants
Made of strong and light material should be loose, on the ankles pulled or sewn in the ends of the legs with an elastic band, or with special bands on top.
Shirt
It should be cotton with long sleeves; have a tall collar, which can be lifted and strictly fastened around the neck.
Moskitiera
Muslinowa or made of a dense mesh curtain on the face is worn in the evening, when insects become particularly troublesome. It should not be assumed when traveling, Because the dense material makes it difficult to observe the area.
Hat
The cotton hat should have a fairly wide brim, to cover his eyes from branches and leaves.
Important items
Minor, but extremely important items – watch or compass, should be hung around the neck on a strong string. It is best to put them under a shirt during the march
Knife
Knife or machete should be kept in the vagina at the waist. Every now and then it should be checked, Is it in place.
Insect bands
Wraps for wrists and cubes at the legs saturated with insects help to chase away mosquitos and other biting insects.
First aid kit
Always carry a basic first aid set with you. You can tie it at your waist or keep it in your pocket.
Can
It must be constantly at hand. It's best to tie it hard to the belt, In order not to lose. Drink only filtered and disinfected water.
First aid
In the jungle, you need to try to prevent infection at all costs, even the smallest wounds. Breaking through the lower floors of the equatorial forest vegetation, you cannot avoid scratches on your hands. The best in this case is backfill with an antibiotic, which effectively protects against infection. When paving the way in the jungle's thicket, be careful, so as not to jam with a machete. This threatens a serious mutilation, and such wounds heal slowly. In the jungle you need to have many waterproof patches with a dressing.
Tropical set
Before setting off the jungle, you can get a special first aid kit, in which specifics have been added to the basic set of first aid measures to combat typical diseases and ailments occurring in the tropics.
