To show you what you need to sleep in nature, our 5-star suite looked something like this:). Only a tarp against rain and dew and under the head a mattress and a sleeping bag. It is enough, nothing else is needed. The most important thing to keep in mind is to choose flat terrain and a spot without rocks.
We had to cross the famous Makov Pass, often closed in winter due to snow, and mountains like Polanky and Bobek. In the morning we had a hearty breakfast so that we could carry as little as possible and we also had a big hike right from the start. We also didn't want to bring back everything we took with us, so we needed to shed a few more kilograms from our backpacks to keep them as light as possible.
Our first destination was the spring of Vsetínská Bečva, where we had our second breakfast!:) It is a short walk from the Bumbálka border crossing and there is a nice sitting area with drinking water. It is possible to replenish water supplies, rest on the adjacent seating area, and regain strength for the next part of the stage and that is exactly what we did.
After that, they went along the ridge that holds the altitude, so the hike was not that difficult, but the wind started to pick up and was relentless and started to annoy us. There were quite a lot of people around Bumbálka, so we were looking forward to getting away from this place a bit and made it to the Kmínek hut, where we had a hearty lunch.
On the third day, we covered about 22 km according to the map, but my phone's tracker showed a total of 74 kilometers over three days. It was a great trip that clears your mind because all you care about is where to find water, food, and a place to sleep. You don’t worry about anything else. That's why I recommend everyone to go out into nature, whether it's for a one-day or multi-day trip. If you don't have much experience, don't set overly ambitious goals. Even a 10-kilometer walk is enough for your first time.
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