Dolomites High Level Walking Traverse
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
Waterproof overtrousers / rain pants
Underwear
Baselayer shirts (1 short sleeve, 1 long sleeve)
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Windproof/waterproof jacket
Warm fleece gloves or mittens
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear sunglasses
Daypack 30 litres / 1800 cu in
Headtorch / headlamp with batteries
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 litre / 1 quart (x2)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial hand wash
Sheet sleeping bag or sleeping bag liner
Small padlock to lock trek bag
Basic First Aid Kit including: A broad spectrum antibiotic,
antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium)
painkillers, plasters (band-aids) and blister treatment,
insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).
The following items are optional:
Training shoes / sneakers
Gaiters
Spare laces
Shorts
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Swimwear (sauna/hot tub may be available)
Trekking poles
Ear plugs (especially if you are not the one snoring)
Insect repellant (DEET)
Camera, media, batteries
Change of clothes
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
