Packing List

Main Pack (checked in at airport)

Plane: carry-on small day pack (and day hikes)

Your valuables plus emergency stuff (in case lost pack)

• • enclose main pack in a secure 'net' bag (optional)

  • hiking sticks

  • extra pair of comfortable, light-weight shoes

  • 3 pair hiking socks (& 2 pair thin inner socks if needed)

  • lightweight gators (keep crud out of boots)

  • 2 long sleeve shirts & 2 short sleeve (fast drying, no wrinkle)

  • 1 jacket: fleece or light-weight running/hiking top

  • wind breaker with hooded top. (bottoms, too). (rain proof)

  • light poncho (cover yourself & pack during storms)

  • 2 pair pants (zip off bottoms). doubles as short pants.

  • 1 lycra (tights). Adds essential layer.

  • 3 underwear (not cotton)

  • light stocking cap

  • light gloves (warmth, breathable, durable)

  • 2 mini-towels (~ 20"x20") of squeeze-dry material

  • candle and waterproof matches

  • rubber bands, mini-caribiners

  • spork (spoon/fork combo)

  • waist pack for day-hiking (optional, but really handy)

  • water-bottle(s) or hydration-bag (total 3 liters).

  • multi-purpose knife (with bottle opener, scissors, etc.)

  • zip-lock bags (for food, dirty/wet clothes, trail mix, etc.)

  • plastic shopping bag (not provided in their stores)

  • thin clothesline (nylon cord), mini-clothespins

  • small collapsible umbrella (sturdy to withstand winds)

  • optional: little photo book (with a few family photos, hobbies, etc.). fun to show to folks along the way.

• • wear primary hiking boots

  • hat (with large brim and ear/neck protection)

  • money/passport-belt (then, to keep dry, place these in a sandwich bag(s) -> passport, plane ticket/info, drivers license, credit card(s), cash, notes (emergency fraud #’s, itinerary, address-phone#’s)

  • drivers license

  • electronics: 220-110 universal plug. consider 3-way adapter & short extension cord.

  • reading glasses and good sun glasses !!!h

  • hostel sheet (bivey bag and inner liner | REI product).

  • pre-order Euro & Swiss Francs

  • camera/smart-phone & earbuds

  • pedometer (optional).

  • ear plugs

  • needle/thread, super glue & a little duct tape

  • hood lamp (or small, light LED light)

  • first aid (bandaids, tape, heel-slick (opt), neosporum, water-proof matches, etc.), and medicine (prescriptions, vitamins, ibuprofen, etc.)

  • toiletries - in sealed bag: toothbrush/paste, deodorant, razor, comb, file, etc.

  • Sun Screen

  • Log to record the trip (and pen/pencil, sticky notes)

  • paperback(s) to read (then discard)

  • travel book tear-outs and travel articles, maps, etc.

  • whistle (emergencies)

  • GPS

• SPOT (location device)