This guide covers
- Hike and Bike Packing List
- Gear
- Clothing and Footwear
- Navigation
Hike and Bike Packing List
This checklist is based on our original long-distance trips and optimized for practical use on trail.
Legend
= needed
= optional
= hiking-specific
= biking-specific
Sport modes
See Sport types for pace assumptions and duration formulas.
Gear
| Item | Single Day | Multi-day | What we use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpack incl. rain cover | 20–35 liter | 30–80 liter | Osprey Eja 48 |
| Tent incl. stakes and ropes | | Kathmandu Lansan | |
| Sleeping bag + repair kit | | Mountain Equipment Helium 600 | |
| Sleeping pad + repair kit | | Thermarest | |
| Pillow (inflatable) | | Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow | |
| Trekking poles | | | Leki Micro Carbon |
| Helmet | | |
Clothing and Footwear
| Item | Single Day | Multi-day |
|---|---|---|
| Underwear (breathable, quick-dry) | | |
| Long underwear | | |
| Socks | | |
| Shirt and pants (quick-dry) | | |
| Insulated jacket | | |
| Rain jacket and pants | | |
| Warm gloves | | |
| Bike gloves | | |
| Hat / bandana | | |
| Shoes suited to terrain | | |
| Sandals (camp / river crossings) | | |
| Extra clothing set | |
Navigation
| Item | Single Day | Multi-day | What we use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Map (paper + smartphone) | | | |
| Compass | | | |
| GPS watch | | | Suunto Ambit Peak 3 |
| Route description / GPX backup | | |
Emergency and First Aid
| Item | Single Day | Multi-day | What we use |
|---|---|---|---|
| First aid kit | | | |
| Emergency shelter / bivy | | | |
| Whistle | | | |
| Waterproof matches / fire starter | | | |
| Personal locator beacon / GPS tracker | | | PLB ResQLink |
Tools
| Item | Single Day | Multi-day | What we use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headlamp / flashlight | | | Petzl Actic Core |
| Knife | | | |
| Pen + paper | | | |
| Rechargeable battery + cable | | | |
| Pump | | | |
| Lights | | | |
| Extra tube | | | |
| Multitool | | | |
| Chain repair kit | | | |
| Chain oil | | | |
| Brake pads | | | |
| Lock | | |
Documents
| Item | Single Day | Multi-day |
|---|---|---|
| Passport or ID | | |
| Credit card and/or cash | | |
| Cellphone and charging cable | | |
| Permits (if required) | | |
Cooking Supplies
| Item | Single Day | Multi-day | What we use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stove and lighter | | ||
| Gas | | ||
| Pot / dishes / cup / spork | | Sea to Summit X-Set | |
| Biodegradable soap | |
Food and Water
| Item | Single Day | Multi-day | What we use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water bottles | | | |
| Collapsible water container | | | Hydrapak |
| Water filter / treatment tablets | | | Katadyn |
| Food + one extra day reserve | | |
Hygiene
| Item | Single Day | Multi-day | What we use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toothbrush and toothpaste | | | |
| Toilet paper / wipes | | | |
| Sunglasses | | | |
| Sunscreen + lip balm | | | |
| Medication | | | |
| Insect repellent | | | |
| Towel | | | Mountain Warehouse |