Trekking the Ridges and Summits of Bulgaria
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots
Socks
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rain pants
Underwear
Baselayer shirts
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Windproof/waterproof jacket
Warm jacket (down)
Gloves or mittens
Sunhat or cap
Eyewear-Sunglasses
Warm Hat
Daypack c.30 litres – 1800 cu in
Headtorch / headlamp with batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including for lips)
Water bottles x2 1 Litre (quart)
Sleeping bag liner (for the night in the refuge)
Washbag and toiletries
Small Towel
Antibacterial hand wash
Small padlock (to lock the trek bag)
The following items are optional:
Trekking poles
Gaiters
Training shoes / sneakers to travel in and for huts
Spare laces
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Shorts
Earplugs (Especially if you are not the one snoring)
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Camera, media, batteries
Travel clothes
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
