Things to know about traveling to deserts

Equpipment for traveling to deserts
The main purpose of clothing type in desert trips is to protect the body from the sunlight and heat.
These days more and more people are getting intersetd in deserts and iran with its deserts has always been a hub for desert sightseers. according to the experince of nature lover lovers the journey to deserts is among the most mystrious and exciting ones.Yet travelling unprepared would threaten the toursit in deserts.
companions to go with
You are recommended to take tours if you have never been in such a trip. You can not only come up with acommodation plans but you will aslo have a pleasant trip with a couple of experineced tour operators.
At least a team of 5 people would be needed.
what to waer?
This question might sound funny sometimes but when traveling you should always find an answer to it.
The first and foremost aim of clothing in desert trips is to protect the body from the sun rays , heat, insect bites,and stings, and help the normal perspiration of the body. Light clothing in light colors which is made of natural materials like cotton would be best; just like the locals clothing who wear somethoing over the other.
Which shoes to chose?
Your feet are the most sensitive parts in your body. If they are hurt or injured, your trip will be ruined. the appropriate shoes for desert trips are boots. They will protect your feet from the stings of snakes and scorpions and support your knees to take strong steps. In addition, make sure to wear thick socks too. if you still think your legs need more protection, you can use knee starps.
Don't walk barefoot!
Never step in deserts barefoot. The sand will hurt your feet and slow by slow you will have them burned. Be careful not to get your toes burned as the sunburn in this part of the body will be exteremly painful and won't let you put on boots any more.
Suitable trousers
The best option as the right trousers would be army pants , which are entirely made of cotton. looseness, numerous packets,and thickness in its crotch and knee areas are among the features which make them a comforatble choice for deserts.
Protection of skin from sunlight
The sunlight and heat would damage your body in 4 ways:
Direct sun rays , the heat absorbed by the sand and stone pieces, hot winds which perhaps carry sand particles and reflection of the sunlight from the ground. Use two-layered hats, large cotton scarves to cover the whole neck, sunglasse, sunscreens and lips cream for protecting your face against the sever sunlight.
Proper sunblock
The ingredients of the sunblocks support the skin in two ways: they either absorb the UV ( ultraviolet) rays and block them from passing or they reflect and disperse UV. Based on their abilities in absorbing and repelling UV rays they are ranked in differnt types( it's called SPF). Usually the best way to chose the right sunblock is to multiply SPF number by 10.
If the SPF of your cream is 15, you can stay in a sunny area for 150 minutes or 2.5 hours. if you use it again after a short while, its protective feature will even grow more. it's very important for a sunblock to contain anti-water and antiperspirant features as well whcih would support you in deserts.