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Packing list
Have you thought of everything before setting out on your hike? We’ve put together a packing list for you.
Let’s go hiking! Whether you’re planning a day hike, a multi-day trip with overnight stays, or an extended hiking vacation, we’ve got the perfect packing list with all the hiking gear you need. Check off all the items on the checklist that you need—from hiking boots and a hiking backpack to a mini first-aid kit, we’ve thought of everything. To ensure you can enjoy your hike without back pain, your backpack shouldn’t weigh more than 9 kilograms, even on multi-day hikes. Have fun, and always remember: The journey is the destination!
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Hiking boots, trekking shoes, hiking socks
Hiking pants (with detachable legs), sports shirt, sweater, rain jacket
Sunglasses, sun hat, baseball cap, hair tie
Hiking backpack (waterproof), hiking poles
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Drinks (Tip: hydration tube): preferably water or sparkling water with juice, better to have too much than too little!
Food: e.g., energy bars, nuts, or fruit
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Hiking map, route description
Cash, debit card, cell phone (including charging cable and power bank) with emergency numbers and the Bliesgau Pfadfinder App
Tissues, headlamp, pocket knife
ID card, vaccination record, health insurance card
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First-aid kit, pain relievers (for headaches, stomachaches, and intestinal discomfort), band-aids, blister plasters
Sunscreen
Mosquito repellent, insect spray, tick remover or tick removal card
Personal medications as needed (for diabetics, people with allergies, etc.)
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Multifunctional underwear, rain pants, hat or other headwear, gloves
Hat or other headwear, gloves
Rain cover for the backpack, (microfiber) towel, flashlight
Bivouac sack or hut sleeping bag, pajamas, earplugs
After-sun lotion, deodorant, brush, comb, shampoo, shower gel, toothbrush, toothpaste
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Camera, charging cable, memory card, selfie stick
Fitness wristband, fitness tracker, compass, GPS device
Bikini, swim trunks, swimsuit, lotion (for face/body/...)
Binoculars
Inflatable pillow
Travel journal