Trekking Equipment
Trekking Equipment
What to pack in your backpack
his checklist is designed to help you prepare your backpack in the best possible way and avoid leaving anything essential at home.
his checklist is designed to help you prepare your backpack in the best possible way and avoid leaving anything essential at home.
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General rules:
Always check the weather forecast and choose clothing according to expected temperature and wind.
Don’t bring unnecessary items.
Keep your backpack as light as possible: a heavy pack means more fatigue, which translates into less safety (in the mountains, speed is also safety).
For any doubts or if you’d like advice, feel free to contact us through our channels.
General rules:
Always check the weather forecast and choose clothing according to expected temperature and wind.
Don’t bring unnecessary items.
Keep your backpack as light as possible: a heavy pack means more fatigue, which translates into less safety (in the mountains, speed is also safety).
For any doubts or if you’d like advice, feel free to contact us through our channels.
CLOTHING
Layering System
Choose technical, breathable garments that can be layered depending on weather conditions.
- Trekking pants
- Technical breathable underwear
- Thermal base layer (in case of cold)
- Technical fleece
- Down jacket
- Waterproof shell jacket (Gore-Tex or similar, without insulation)
- Technical socks
- Hat/beanie
- Lightweight buff
- Lightweight gloves
For snow treks with snowshoes
- High-cut trekking boots
- Avalanche safety kit: beacon (ARTVA), shovel, probe (rental available)
- Snowshoes (rental available)
- Telescopic poles with large baskets (rental available)
- Ski goggles
- Thermos
- Hand warmers
Layering System
Choose technical, breathable garments that can be layered depending on weather conditions.
- Trekking pants
- Technical breathable underwear
- Thermal base layer (in case of cold)
- Technical fleece
- Down jacket
- Waterproof shell jacket (Gore-Tex or similar, without insulation)
- Technical socks
- Hat/beanie
- Lightweight buff
- Lightweight gloves
For snow treks with snowshoes
- High-cut trekking boots
- Avalanche safety kit: beacon (ARTVA), shovel, probe (rental available)
- Snowshoes (rental available)
- Telescopic poles with large baskets (rental available)
- Ski goggles
- Thermos
- Hand warmers
EQUIPMENT
Essential Gear
- 30–40 L backpack for 2–3 days / 40–50 L for more than 3 days
- Sleeping bag liner
- Toiletry kit – check if showers are available (sometimes huts have no showers due to water scarcity)
- Technical towel, soap, wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Small amounts of toiletries (cream, deodorant, etc.)
- Spare clothes (t-shirt, underwear, socks)
- Slippers (if not provided by the hut)
- Battery charger and/or power bank
For snow treks with snowshoes
- High-cut trekking boots
- Avalanche safety kit: beacon (ARTVA), shovel, probe (rental available)
- Snowshoes (rental available)
- Telescopic poles with large baskets (rental available)
- Ski goggles
- Thermos
- Hand warmers
Essential Gear
Daypack 25–30 L
- Trekking boots (preferably high-cut)
- Telescopic trekking poles (if you normally use them)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle and/or camelbak (1.5 L capacity)
- Packed lunch (sandwiches, energy bars, or whatever you prefer)
- Headlamp
- Rain cover for backpack
- First aid kit (The Guide will carry a group kit, but bring your personal medication as needed).
For snow treks with snowshoes
- High-cut trekking boots
- Avalanche safety kit: beacon (ARTVA), shovel, probe (rental available)
- Snowshoes (rental available)
- Telescopic poles with large baskets (rental available)
- Ski goggles
- Thermos
- Hand warmers
FOR MORE DAYS
Overnight in a mountain hut (staffed)
- 30–40 L backpack for 2–3 days / 40–50 L for more than 3 days
- Sleeping bag liner
- Toiletry kit – check if showers are available (sometimes huts have no showers due to water scarcity)
- Technical towel, soap, wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Small amounts of toiletries (cream, deodorant, etc.)
- Spare clothes (t-shirt, underwear, socks)
- Slippers (if not provided by the hut)
- Battery charger and/or power bank
Overnight in a bivouac or tent (unstaffed)
- 40–50 L backpack for 2–3 days / 50–60 L for more than 3 days
- Sleeping bag, inflatable pillow
- Toiletry kit (showers not available)
- Small technical towel, soap, wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Small amounts of toiletries (cream, deodorant, etc.)
- Evening/night spare clothes (t-shirt, underwear, socks)
Overnight in a mountain hut (staffed)
- 30–40 L backpack for 2–3 days / 40–50 L for more than 3 days
- Sleeping bag liner
- Toiletry kit – check if showers are available (sometimes huts have no showers due to water scarcity)
- Technical towel, soap, wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Small amounts of toiletries (cream, deodorant, etc.)
- Spare clothes (t-shirt, underwear, socks)
- Slippers (if not provided by the hut)
- Battery charger and/or power bank
Overnight in a bivouac or tent (unstaffed)
- 40–50 L backpack for 2–3 days / 50–60 L for more than 3 days
- Sleeping bag, inflatable pillow
- Toiletry kit (showers not available)
- Small technical towel, soap, wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Small amounts of toiletries (cream, deodorant, etc.)
- Evening/night spare clothes (t-shirt, underwear, socks)
USEFUL INFORMATION
Do you need information?
The Mid-Mountain Guide always carries everything necessary and possesses all the knowledge required to avoid and resolve emergency situations in the best possible way.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.