Our Recommended Packing List for Your Hike
General Information About the Packing List
A packing list is always only a recommendation and should be adapted to the tour and your personal needs and preferences. After each tour, consider what you actually needed and what was missing so that you can improve your backpack contents for future use. Certain items, such as a first-aid kit and sun and rain protection, should always be carried.
In most cases, a 20–30 litre daypack should be sufficient. Pack heavy items close to your body and as high as possible around shoulder level. Emergency equipment should be quickly accessible. Your backpack should not weigh more than 6–8 kg.
On our guided hikes, we always carry a comprehensive first-aid kit and emergency equipment, so you do not need to bring these items on your tour.
Essentials for Mountain Hikes
First Aid Kit
Fully Charged Mobile Phone
ID and Cash
Rain Jacket and Rain Trousers if Required
Gloves and Headband or Hat
Sun Protection (Sunscreen, Sunglasses, etc.)
Headlamp
Maps and Guide Material (Digital if Preferred)
Drinks
In the mountains and away from familiar infrastructure, you may need to rely on yourself in an emergency, and even making an emergency call can sometimes be impossible. Weather can change suddenly, making route conditions and navigation much more difficult and quickly leading to hypothermia.
We therefore recommend carrying the equipment listed above in your backpack at all times.
Clothing
Technical Underwear
Hiking Socks
Technical Shirt
Hiking Trousers (with a Belt if Required)
Ankle-High Hiking Boots
Mid Layer or Jumper
Insulated Jacket if Required
Comfortable ankle-high hiking boots are essential for hiking. They support the foot and provide grip on every surface. Ankle-high hiking boots are mandatory on our tours; unfortunately, we cannot take you on a tour without suitable footwear.
Your clothing should be functional, breathable and appropriate for the season and weather forecast.
Optional & Personal Items
Snack or Packed Lunch
Hiking Poles
Microspikes if Required
Change of Clothes
Rubbish Bag
Camera or Binoculars
GPS Device
Pocket Knife
Nature Guide or Identification Aids
First Aid Kit
Personal Medication
Wound Dressings and Bandages
Plasters and Blister Plasters if Required
Triangular Bandage
Emergency Blanket
Strong Adhesive Tape
Wound Closure Strips
Disinfectant
Multi-Purpose Knife or Scissors
Also Useful:
Safety Pin, Tick Tweezers, Lighter, Toilet Paper, Heat Packs, Self-Adhesive Fabric Patch, Israeli Bandage, etc.