What to Bring on a Hike

Equipment for a day trip

1. Ankle-high hiking boots with vibram or similar soles. Low-cut shoes are not recommended and are only allowed if equipped with suitable soles and after evaluating the type of terrain to be covered

2. Hiking backpack with rain cover (maximum capacity 25/30 liters)

3. Weather/season-appropriate clothing – The best choice is always to dress in layers, favoring technical fabrics. Even in summer, bring an insulating middle layer (fleece or light windbreaker) and long pants to protect against sun rays, scratches, nettles, and ticks

4. Rainproof jacket suitable for the season/altitude

5. Spare shirt and socks

6. Hat, gloves, and neck warmer

7. Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) and lip balm

8. Sunglasses

9. Baseball cap with visor

10. Insect repellent spray

11. Personal medications – If you have any health conditions or allergies, make sure to bring all medications you might need and use in case of emergency. When booking and before starting the hike, remember to inform your guide about any relevant conditions

12. Hand sanitizer and tissues

13. Water

14. Various snacks and packed lunch when required

15. Camera/phone

16. Money and ID card

17. Trekking poles – The growing popularity of trekking poles doesn’t mean they’re necessary. However, if you have knee problems or simply feel more comfortable having them, you can bring them along

Multi-day Trekking Equipment

Additional equipment required for multi-day treks with overnight stays in mountain huts.

In addition to the equipment required for day hiking, you’ll need:

1. Sleeping bag liner

2. Microfiber towel

3. Personal hygiene items

4. Slippers

5. Headlamp

6. Change of clothes

7. Charger and/or power bank

Dog Trekking Friendly

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Hiking with a dog involves finding the right synergy between different needs and experiences. It takes skill, preparation, and awareness of the need to be respectful to all that we live in nature and to our fellow man.

Outdoorplace.com is “Dog Friendly” because it accepts our Clients to be accompanied by their faithful friend if accepted by the other participants and if the following rules and directions are followed:

  1. There shall be no limitations in the territory that will be traversed
  2. Must not be on the list of “biting” dogs
  3. Equipped with relevant CHIP
  4. In compliance with mandatory vaccinations
  5. Must always be kept on a leash – appropriately long so as not to restrict in movement (at least 2 meters); no thin ” longlines” allowed
  6. Must wear bib/brace and not just the collar
  7. No muzzle use is required but must be brought along
  8. Must be sufficiently trained for the type of hike planned
  9. Check with the guide that the planned hike is suitable for him

In addition, it is necessary to carry:

  1. Water bowl
  2. At least 1 liter of water reserved for our four-legged friend
  3. Specific foods/snacks for the day
  4. Small first aid kit
  5. Recommended bib light

First Aid Kit

It is always a good idea to carry a first aid kit; we suggest never buying ready-made kits but customizing it according to your needs

      1. Sterile gauze 4 x 4
      2. Set of patches of various sizes including Steri-Streep 
      3. Gauze impregnated with healing agent (such as Connettivina) for immediate dressing
      4. Blister plasters (such as Compeed) larger and smaller size for fingers
      5. Betadine disposable vials
      6. Elastic gauze roll; Elastic bandage for fixation and Tensoplast
      7. Sterile gloves 
      8. Metalline 
      9. Burn and cortisone ointment for insect bites
      10. Sugar sachets
      11. Set of small tools including tweezers for tick removal 
      12. Generic drugs: pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and anti-diarrheal (such as Oki, Aspirin, Tachipirin, and Imodium, unless contraindicated)
      13. Spray for excoriations and bellows cup
      14. Waterproof, soft, protective and capacious kit bag – best to avoid the “minimalist purses” found online