Self-driving in Tibet necessities

In recent years, self-driving tours have become popular and an important way for people to travel. Self-driving tours can be more free, romantic and free-spirited. Therefore, people with a certain economic foundation love self-driving tours very much. For example, self-driving tours to Tibet are a popular destination in recent years. However, since Tibet is located in a plateau area, it has certain requirements on people's health. Therefore, some matters need to be paid attention to when bringing necessities. Let's take a look at how to bring necessities for self-driving in Tibet?

1. Backpack: The less the better

As long as it is sufficient, the less luggage you carry when traveling in Tibet, the better. Generally, a backpack of less than 45 liters is sufficient. In fact, imagine that you are walking on the plateau with a large backpack on your back in an environment with relatively thin oxygen. How high is the probability of suffering from altitude sickness?

2. Clothing: The warmer the better

Tibet is very cold, with a large temperature difference between day and night, so the warmer the clothes, the better. Down jackets and warm fleece jackets are essential. Especially when traveling in July and August, all equipment on the body should be waterproof.

3. Sleeping bag: The finer the better

In July and August, a 1 kg duck down sleeping bag is warm enough. You should buy ones with more than 80% fleece. After compression, its volume will not be much bigger than a large bottle of Coke. Of course, if you stay in hotels all the way, sleeping bags are optional.

4. Shoes: Hiking shoes are preferred

Of course you need a pair of good shoes for traveling, especially in Tibet. The best choice is hard-soled high-top hiking shoes, which are not easy to get into sand and stones, are not easy to fall off when crossing muddy ground, and are better at waterproofing and keeping warm. It is also recommended to bring a pair of slippers to use in the hotel.

5. Sunglasses: More Than Just Cool

Don't think that sunglasses are just for showing off. Strong ultraviolet rays and reflections from ice and snow can easily damage your eyes, so a good pair of sunglasses is very necessary.

6. Sunscreen: A must to avoid peeling

The air on the plateau is thin and the sun is direct. Sunscreen can prevent your skin from peeling due to the sun.

7. Travel kettle: source of life

The water in Tibet is very pure, and some of it can be drunk directly. There are often no people on the plateau for dozens of kilometers, so it is necessary to carry a water bottle with you.

8. Map compass: Amulet that can point you in the right direction in case you get lost.

9. Bottled oxygen: standard configuration

The basic cause of altitude sickness is lack of oxygen, so it is better to bring a few cans with you in case of emergency. If altitude sickness is severe and oxygen is ineffective, please move to a lower altitude and seek medical attention immediately.

10. Medicines: Don’t leave anything behind

Glucose, headache powder, etc. for relieving symptoms of altitude sickness, Yunnan Baiyao, safflower oil, Band-Aids, mercurochrome for external injuries, coral grass lozenges for throats, isatis root granules for clearing away heat and reducing inflammation, etc. Please choose to bring other medicines according to your own situation.