packing lists

There are very good prepared packing lists on the Internet to download.

Packing list for hikes

Generally
  • hiking shoes/hiking boots
  • Mountain pants/zip-off hiking pants
  • functional shirt
  • Fleece sweater/fleece jacket
  • Hardshell/rain jacket
  • baselayer
  • hiking socks
Packing list for crossing the Alps on foot
  • Functional shirts (recommendation: 1-2 merino shirts)
  • baselayer
  • Replacement hiking socks
  • Spare hiking pants (ideally: zip-off)
  • rain pants
  • sun hat/headband
  • sunglasses
  • hat and gloves
  • walking sticks
  • Rain cover for the backpack
Special hiking equipment
  • GPS navigation
  • binoculars
  • Outdoor multifunction watch
  • headlamp
  • depending on the season and chosen route: Grödeln and gaiters
  • Possibly glacier goggles for tours at higher altitudes
Special equipment for the overnight stay in the hut
  • slippers/sandals
  • Hut sleeping bag (an absolute must in most huts)
  • light pants for the night
  • a pair of dry socks for the hut
  • Oropax against snoring and restlessness in the dormitory
  • Wash bag: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap/shower gel, medication if necessary...
  • Flashlight/headlamp
  • (small) microfiber towel
  • Plastic bags for rubbish/dirty laundry
meals
  • Drinking bottle or drinking system with at least 2 liters
  • Vespers in a suitable Vespers box
  • Energy bars and meals based on personal experience
  • Flask for the summit schnapps
Tips for catering on outdoor tours
  • First aid kit
  • blister plaster
  • tape
  • sunscreen cream
  • lip protection
  • handkerchiefs
Standards/General
  • Map
  • hiking guide
  • charged cell phone
  • Photographic equipment and accessories
  • Batteries/spare batteries
  • passport/insurance card
  • DAV ID
  • Cash
  • pocket knife
  • matches/lighter
  • Swimming shorts/bikini for the mountain lake

Packing List UL - Hike / Long Distance

Item 1: Basic baggage (in kg)
  • Tent pad (2.3)
  • sleeping pad (0.27)
  • sleeping bag (1.35)
  • Backpack (2.5)
  • Emergency kit (0.3)
  • Towel (0.08)
  • Ropes (0.03)
  • Headlamp ( batteries) (0.175)
  • Whistle Defense Spray (0.08)
  • Knife (0.13)
Item 2: clothes & bags
  • Spare pants (0.5)
  • Long Johns (0.12)
  • 3 panties (0.045)
  • Rain pants (0.235)
  • 2 pairs of socks (0.1)
  • Sandals (0.15)
  • Shirts (0.065)
  • 1 undershirt (0.07)
  • Merino jacket (0.44)
  • Down vest (0.38)
  • rain jacket (0.43)
Item 3: Hygiene & equipment
  • Laundry stuff (0.1)
  • brush (0.06)
  • Small make-up set (0.15)
  • Hygienic wipes (0.02)
  • toilet paper (0.03)
  • Toothbrush/paste (0.08)
  • Deodorant (0.02)
  • mosquito stuff (0.04)
  • Rei (0.06)
  • laundry bag (0.02)
  • Hiking poles (0.5)
  • Telescope (0.13)
  • Mobile (0.1)
  • Mobile phone charger (0.05)
  • Camera Batteries (0.05)
Item 4: Eating and drinking
  • water (1.5)
  • Water treatment (0.07)
  • 2 water containers (0.15)
  • cooker (0.22)
  • Gas cartridge (0.2)
  • pot/cutlery/pan (0.2)
  • Aluminum windscreen (0.08)
  • Mountain mug (0.06)
  • morning porridge (0.2)
  • 3 Chinese soups (0.24)
  • Potato soup (0.2)
  • Spice (0.02)
  • Chai/coffee (0.12)
  • Glucose (0.05)
  • chewing gum (0.03)
  • Muesli bar (0.5)
Not counting (on the body) / comments
  • camera
  • money/cards
  • walking boots
  • Hiking pants (0.39)
  • shirt/shirt (0.07)
  • Camera bag (0.3)
  • Hiking poles (0.5)
  • Telescope (0.13)
  • Mobile (0.1)