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We get lots of enquiries from people about what equipment
they
should consider buying or renting for our trekking courses,
both in the UK, Alps, and around the world. This page
answers many questions, and is designed as an overview
of the style of equipment to consider buying or renting,
not a review of each make and model.
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Alpine
trekking with huts - What's in your pack each day?
We
suggest that for any of our Alpine hut-to-hut treks (e.g.
Tour Mont Blanc or Haute Route), you only take a day pack,
to carry as little as possible. The majority of clients
manage with a small rucksack of 25 - 30 litres capacity.
Below is an outline of the essential kit to carry each
day. Don't forget that all bedding is provided in huts,
and you can leave extra baggage in town whilst out on
your trek. A detailed kit list is sent to all those booking,
but the list below gives you an idea of how to pack a
very lightweight bag for a guided hut-to-hut trek.
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Things that you DON'T need to take include;
hut shoes (provided), sleeping bag, roll matt, pillow,
cutlery, mugs, crockery, stoves & pots, evening wear
for hut, cards / games, maps, compass, guidebooks, alarm
clocks, ski goggles, balaclava, ear-muffs, scarf, etc.
The art of travelling lightweight is easy if using Alpine
huts as bedding and food is provided. Think of them as
basic mountain hotels, at which you can purchase soft
and alcoholic drinks, extra food and packed lunches for
each day. Baggage transfers are not required, as you are
travelling with a small pack that contains everything
for personal use, and most huts are inaccessible by road
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produced a handy PDF printable (1 page) hany
reference packing sheet, for you to print
out when packing for a trip. It also details
the group equipment that our leaders usually
carry in their packs for group use or for
safety (e.g. GPS, emergency shelter, rope
etc), so you know that you have packed everything
you need but not too much. It's an art to
carry exactly what you need for all conditions,
and not a gram extra! |
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Walking
boots & gaiters
