The following list is based on the things I personally took.
The Big Stuff
- Backpack – Our backpacks were 40 liters and 40+10. It was sufficient for the trip because there is no need to carry a tent or sleeping bag. Don’t forget your rain cover.
- Shoes – It is recommended to wear shoes with ankle support (hiking boots). It is also very important to have shoes with good water protection. I hope this go without saying: Break your shoes well before the trip!
- Hiking poles – Will help you keep the pace, will enble you to use your hands while climbing and will ease the stress from your joints while descending .
Clothing
- Thermal leggings – I ended up not using mine, but it could be useful.
- Thermal shirt – super important.
- 2 hiking shirts
- 2 hiking pants
- Coat (Waterproff!)
- Rain pants
- Fleece jacket
- 3 pairs of hiking socks (+2 liners)
- Gloves
- Hat (for shade)
- Wool hat
- Neck warmer
- Crocs
- 3 underwear (there’s nothing like merino wool)
Electronics
- Kindle – very useful for the rest days, and relatively light.
- Photography – we personally took a DSLR and a GoPro.
- Camera charge
- Cellphone
- Cellphone charge
- Flashlight (head mount)
- Small earphones
Food and Bags
- Leatherman
- Cutlery - if you make your own food.
- Trail Mix (nuts, Cashew, dried fruits etc)
- A few garbage bags
- a few sandwich bags
- 3 liters water sack
Hygiene and Medicine
- First Aid Kit – bandages, plasters, scissors, KT Tape, pain killers, antibiotics, alcohol pads.
- Towel
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Sunscreen
- Soap bar (for laundry)
- Deodorant
- Talc powder
- Muscle cream (ex. Bengay)
More stuff (without category)
- Sleeping liner – explanation in “Huts” page.
- A notebook and a pen – if you’ll like to write.
- 6 maps and a book (guide book)
- Wallet
All in all, our packs weighted 12-13 kilograms (including water).