Material Preparation

• Backpack (30–40 liters)
• WARM sleeping bag (if it’s lightweight, add a FLANNEL sheet inside)
• Small cooking pot
• Water Bottle
• Pair of adjustable walking (ski) poles
• Sunscreen (SPF 45 and higher)
• Insect Repellent (Mosquito Repellent)
• Sunglasses
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Lightweight sandals (evening)
• Hiking boots or walking shoes
• Laundry soap (for clothes)
• Clothespins (for drying clothes)

• Needle and Thread (Repairs)
• Earplugs
• 1 warm sweater (fleece)
• 1 pair of long pants (hiking pants) and a pair of Bermuda shorts
• 1 wide-brimmed hat
• Raincoat with bag cover (for rain)
• Microfiber Towel
• Swimsuit
• Soap and Shampoo
• Toothpaste and toothbrush (dental floss)
• Tissue paper
• Brush and comb; nail clippers
• Anti-chafing cream (e.g., Akilène) and small bandages (Achilles heel)

Long-term program (2–4 weeks)

• Merino wool clothing. It is suitable for both warm and cool temperatures and requires special care (hand wash and air dry—do not use a washing machine or dryer).
  • 2 T-shirts (short-sleeved)
  • 1 long-sleeved shirt
  • 2 pairs of socks
  • 3 pairs of underwear
• Bear Bell (Forest)
• Whistle, pocket knife
• Lighter or matches
• Small Coleman Stove + Gas Canisters/Replacements
• Food: packets of dehydrated food (enough to last); Note that you’ll be able to buy some at certain points along the route.

Short hike (3 to 7 days)

• Clothing made of cotton or regular wool
• 2 pairs of socks
• 3 pairs of underwear or more, plus 2 T-shirts
• 1 pair of sock liners
• Food: packets of dehydrated food (enough to last); Note that you’ll be able to buy some at certain points along the route.