What to bring on a trek

📱 Navigation

If you don't know where you are heading, not only may it not lead you very far, but it could even prove dangerous. So before anything else, consider what you will need to identify your position as well as the path to follow.

Items for navigation:

• A phone, an external battery, and of course the Hika app!
• A compass and a map, if you wish
• A headlamp or flashlight

🥾 Clothing

"There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothess". This Nordic proverb could not be truer on a hike, where you need to be well informed about the weather so that you can equip yourself accordingly.

Consider the following items:

• Hiking shoes, waterproof and breathable
• Trek socks
• Technical T-shirt
• Fleece jacket
• Waterproof windbreaker jacket
• Hat, cap, beanie
• Neck warmer
• Sunglasses
• Gloves
• Very warm pajamas if you sleep in a tent

Additional tips:

• Wear several layers, which can easily be added or removed depending on the weather
• Avoid going on a hike with new shoes - test them beforehand on short distances
• Take a change of clothes if the weather is wet or if you sweat easily

🍫 Food and water

Hiking certainly burns energy! So nothing like well-chosen food to regain your strength and continue your activity.

Consider the following:

• Picnic for lunch
• Cutlery
• Snacks such as cereal bars or dried fruits
• Water bottle or hydration pack
• A garbage bag for when you are done eating

If you are hiking for several days and prefer autonomy, it may be necessary to bring more:

• Stove and plates
• Dehydrated meals
• Water purification tablets

⛺️ Sleep

If you wish to spend the night in a bivouac or in a shelter, it is necessary to bring a little more equipment than if you choose the hotel option.

Consider the following:

• Tent and mattress if bivouac
• Sleeping bag
• Eye mask and earplugs if desired

🩹 Protection

During a walk lasting several days, don't forget to take the essentials in case of unforeseen events and to wash yourself.

Consider the following:

• First-aid kit
• Space blanket
• Organic soap
• Microfiber towel
• Tissues and toilet paper
• Organic toothpaste
• Sunscreen

📸 Bonus

Finally, if you have some room left, here are popular items to pack depending on your tastes!

• Trekking poles
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Swimsuit if the trail allows it

... and don't forget the backpack, to put all your stuff inside! It is advisable to get a bag with a capacity between 30 to 50L, depending on the number of days hiking and where you plan to spend the night.

So, where are we going?! 🥾