Hiking in the Shadow of the Eiger
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
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
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
Selection of plastic bags to keep essentials dry
Small padlock to lock trek bag
The following items are optional:
Training shoes / sneakers (for valley use)
Gaiters
Spare laces
Shorts
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Trekking poles (recommended)
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Camera, film / memory cards, batteries
Change of clothes
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
