Packing list for hiking – Day trip

However you plan to spend your days outside, you’ll need to consider what to take with you. Different trips require different types of equipment. This is a basic packing list for a day trip without an overnight stay, as a starting point for you. Our proposed packing list is, of course, not set in stone, and can be adapted to everyone’s own needs. However, there are a few things we highly recommend you take with you for a safer and more enjoyable outdoor experience. You’ll find them marked with a • in the list.

WALKING & CARRYING
□ Backpack •
□ Boots/trail running shoes •
□ Walking poles

NAVIGATION
□ Map •
□ Waterproof case for map
□ Compass •

CLOTHING
□ Woolen underwear
□ Base layer top (long or short sleeves depending on weather)
□ Shell jacket/waterproof jacket •
□ Hiking trousers
□ Socks •
□ Insulating layer
□ Warm sweater •
□ Beanie
□ Mittens
□ Scarf/buff
□ Swimwear
□ Sunglasses
□ Cap

EATING & COOKING
□ Packed lunch: anything that can be stuffed in a backpack
and easily carried around!
□ Water bottle •
□ Energy sweets/snacks/refreshments •
□ Thermos flask, camping cup, spork
HEALTH & HYGIENE
□ Travel towel (for swim)□ First aid kit •
□ Blister plasters •
□ Sunscreen •
□ Insect repellent •

OTHER
□ Plastic bag for trash •
□ Seat pad for breaks
□ Pocket knife
□ Camera
□ Waterproof bag for electronics
□ Mobile phone
□ Binoculars
□ Torch/headtorch

Everything marked with • is essential equipment that should not be left behind when hiking