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Packing List for the Alps
A Woman’s Guide to Reconnecting with the Alps.
The key is to be comfortable. Over the years I have carried many things and tested lots of gear the below is what I suggest for comfort through out the day and night.
DAY HIKE IN THE SUMMER:
Dress in non cotton clothing, in layers so you can take things off or put things on when you need. Overall I suggest the below is in your pack:
• Prima loft (weather dependant)
• Waterproof jacket (weather dependant)
• Vest
• Sunhat
• Hat or headband
• Comfortable shoes tracking shoes
• Waterproof Backpack 20L - 25L
• Trekking polls (optional but helpful!)
• Water bottle (plastic bottle)
• Sun screen
• Sunglasses (Cat 3 or 4)
• “Auch” pouch with personal medication (pain killers), blister plasters, period toiletries if needed.
• Phone Charger or small power bank + Cash
• Plastic Zip lock bag
• Tissues
Dress in non cotton clothing, in layers so you can take things off or put things on when you need. Overall I suggest the below is in your pack:
• Prima loft (weather dependant)
• Waterproof jacket (weather dependant)
• Vest
• Sunhat
• Hat or headband
• Comfortable shoes tracking shoes
• Waterproof Backpack 20L - 25L
• Trekking polls (optional but helpful!)
• Water bottle (plastic bottle)
• Sun screen
• Sunglasses (Cat 3 or 4)
• “Auch” pouch with personal medication (pain killers), blister plasters, period toiletries if needed.
• Phone Charger or small power bank + Cash
• Plastic Zip lock bag
• Tissues
For overnight stays, you need to make sure you have spare change of clothes, sleeping liner and one pair of wooly socks for the hut.
5 DAY HIKE IN THE SUMMER:
Dress in non cotton clothing, in layers so you can take things off or put things on when you need.
• 5 underwear, 6 socks (one for every day)
• 5 - t-shirts (one for every day) - 1 with long sleeves.
• 1-2 shorts
• 1 long trousers
• Zip up top
• Prima loft
• Waterproof jacket
• Vest
• Sunhat
• Hat or headband
• Comfortable shoes trekking shoes (VIBRAM sole is best)
• Waterproof Backpack 30L - 35L
• Trekking polls (optional but helpful!)
• Water bottle (plastic bottle is best as its light)
• Sun screen
• Sunglasses (Cat 3 or 4)
• One pair Wool socks (for the hut)
• Tracking Towel
• Personal Toiletries (keep it small)
• “Auch” pouch with personal medication (pain killers), blister plasters, period toiletries if needed.
• Sleeping bag Liner (mandatory for all huts!)
• Phone Charger + Cash
• Plastic Zip lock bag
• Tissues
Dress in non cotton clothing, in layers so you can take things off or put things on when you need.
• 5 underwear, 6 socks (one for every day)
• 5 - t-shirts (one for every day) - 1 with long sleeves.
• 1-2 shorts
• 1 long trousers
• Zip up top
• Prima loft
• Waterproof jacket
• Vest
• Sunhat
• Hat or headband
• Comfortable shoes trekking shoes (VIBRAM sole is best)
• Waterproof Backpack 30L - 35L
• Trekking polls (optional but helpful!)
• Water bottle (plastic bottle is best as its light)
• Sun screen
• Sunglasses (Cat 3 or 4)
• One pair Wool socks (for the hut)
• Tracking Towel
• Personal Toiletries (keep it small)
• “Auch” pouch with personal medication (pain killers), blister plasters, period toiletries if needed.
• Sleeping bag Liner (mandatory for all huts!)
• Phone Charger + Cash
• Plastic Zip lock bag
• Tissues
You are more then welcome to reach out and ask for more details or if you have specific question regarding the lists above.
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