Apparel
- Rainwear (jacket and trousers)
- Thin windbreaker and hiking pants (with good moisture transport)
- Underwear in wool/wool blend
- Socks with a lot of wool and good fit + extra change
- Wool sweater/jacket or thin down jacket
- Wollen Hat - Beany
- Wool mittens or other mittens that are warm even when wet
- Hiking boots with ankle support
- Shorts and t-shirt (wool/synthetic fibre) if warm weather is forecast
Equipment
- Backpack with sufficient volume for contents
- Waterproof bag that fits inside the backpack (possibly rain cover on the outside of the backpack)
- Sheet bag (possibly light sleeping bag
- First aid cases with blister patches and sports tape
- Toiletries (necessary only) and a small/light towel
- Some toilet paper and an extra garbage bag
- Sunglasses, sun cream and sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent/mosquito net
- Food/sweets for the day and drink bottle (possibly thermos for hot drinks)
- Money/Cards
Such equipment weighs a total of 7-8 kg. Bring only the things you need for the trip so that your backpack doesn't get too heavy. Remember that high altitude hiking requires warm and wind/rain proof clothing.
