Hiking Gear Checklist

Hiking in Umbria

I have a hiking gear checklist which I use on every trip to ensure nothing is forgotten. This was before I was on a one week guided walking holiday in Umbria, Italy with HF Holidays.

Hiking Gear Checklist Items recommended by the tour operator:

• Two sets of comfortable outdoor clothing (I take Hiking pants and/or      shorts; quick dry shirts along with arm warmers for cool mornings; hiking socks)
• Spare pullover or fleece, hat, gloves (we will be hiking in the mountains)
• Waterproof jacket and over-trousers. I take a Gore Tex jacket
• Hiking boots for ankle support
• Small pack sack (rucksack)
• Water bottle (at least one litre)
• High energy snacks
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
• Pair of walking poles or trekking poles (optional)
• Camera with extra set of batteries
• Personal first aid kit (include something for blisters)

Additional hiking gear checklist items on my list which are placed in my suitcase on wheels:

• Gaiters (optional, depends on season and destination)
• Pad or cushion to sit on during lunch (optional, but a nice touch) or even better a walkstool
• Container for lunch (maybe one of those plastic banana holders)
• Toilet paper (amazing how many people forget this item)
• For evening use two extra sets of clothes, windbreaker, toiletries, sewing kit, flashlight, small scissors or pocket knife, hair dryer with adapter (optional), walking shoes
• Pajamas and bathing suit (optional)
• Laundry soap
• Airline ticket, passport, local currency, notebook, reading material
• Travel guidebook; phrase book and/or maps

As we are going with a guided tour travel insurance is mandatory. Since everyone always asks me what is on my hiking gear checklist I have included it above, hope it helps.