Alpine Trails and Summits of the Queyras
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
Gaiters
Socks
Underwear
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rain pants
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Thermal baselayer shirts (1 short sleeve, 1 long sleeve)
Lightweight trekking shirts (not cotton)
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Waterproof jacket
Warm fleece gloves or mittens
Warm hat
Sunhat
Eyewear – sunglasses
Ear plugs (especially if you are not the one snoring)
Daypack 30 - 40 litres
Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 litre / 1 quart (x2)
Washbag and toiletries
Small towel
Antibacterial hand wash
Basic First Aid Kit including: 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:
Spare laces
Shorts
Sheet sleeping bag or sleeping bag liner
Trekking poles
Camera and batteries
Travel clothes
Small padlock to lock trek bag
