Example gear list for a week long summer hike
Do not copy it blindly, think about what YOU really need.
Clothes
- sturdy ankle-high hiking boots. One like this is a must-have.
- hiking socks, 2 pairs
- hiking trousers, zip-off legs
- spare trousers, light, for at night or when other trousers are wet
- underwear, 2-4
- hiking shirt, short or long sleeve, 2-3
- t-shirt for night, 1
- 2 extra layers, longsleeve - for example
- microfleece
- fleece
- softshell
- or merino
- rain jacket
- rain trousers (unless weather forecast is very good)
- gloves
- warm hat
- headband
- sun hat or cap
- sunglasses
- buff scarf (optional)
- trekking sandals or slippers, for hut (optional)
Other Gear
- Sheet sleeping bag (Hüttenschlafsack), silk or egyptian cotton
- washing powder, tiny bit
- suncream, min 30 SPF
- suncream for lips
- soap/shampoo, small
- toothbrush and toothpaste, small
- Hirschtalgcreme, apply before hiking, prevents blisters (optional)
- 1st aid kit, small, incl. compeed
- pocket knife
- mobile phone and charger. If you always want to have a free socket take a 3-way plug like this one
- map (2 per group)
- Double bivouac bag (per 2 persons) or space blanket or light bivouac bag
- camera (+charger, flash cards etc) (optional)
- headlamp incl. good batteries
- rucksack, max. 50 litres
- rain cover for rucksack
- passport or identity card
- Alpenverein membership card
- hiking sticks (optional)
- drinking bottles, min. 1,5 litres
- towel, small
- earplugs (optional)
- extra plastic bags
Food
- bread, Pumpernickel or similar, 400gr
- sausages, 200gr
- cheese, 300gr
- nuts and dried fruit, 300gr
- energy bars, 1 per day
- fruit/vegetables, for the first few days
- teabags (in AV huts you can buy hot water for making tea)
- glucose tablets
- magnesium tablets
Money
- take cash money, credit cards are seldom accepted
- count on € 50 per night
- take € 70 per night
- +money for transport costs
Packing
Pack everything in lightweight dry bags or plastic bags so it won't get wet if it rains.
Weight
The absolute maximum weight of your rucksack including all water is 1/4 of your body weight or 15 kg, whichever is less. However we don't recommend taking more than 12kg - less for small people!
