Summits of the Canadian Rockies
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
Trainers /sneakers or similar
Socks
Technical walking socks (2 or 3 pairs)
Spare laces
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Underwear
Shorts
Thermal baselayer shirts
Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
Waterproof jacket
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear – Sunglasses
Thermal (eg. fleece) gloves
Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
Water bottles 1 Litre (1 Quart) x2
4 season sleeping bag (note that mattresses are provided)
Daypack 30 litres / 1800 cu in.
The following items are optional:
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Sleeping bag liner
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
Swimwear
Travel clothes
Trekking poles
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Camera, film or memory cards, batteries
Penknife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
