Sleeping mat - depending on how comfortable and warm you want to be there are many options out there to fill a gap you need. Sandals / crocs (bonus you can wear socks) Thick wooly socks - or if you don’t have space then you can keep your hiking socks on Hiking boots (but a well-used and worn in pair) or trail shoes and if possible Gore-Tex You only notice smelly shoes or armpits if the other person smells better than you!Ī synthetic mid-layer (synthetic because it retains its thermal qualities when wet better than something made from down) Think multi-functionality - can I wear this whilst doing many things? If you worried about smell, you should always make sure whoever you are hiking with abides by the same dirtbag rules. The wilderness, in a world full of people, the chance to truly switch off, is truly a gift and it will be one of your best memories.Īs a general rule, I pack one set of hiking clothes and one set of camp clothes. Hopefully it inspires some trips, and to get a bit smelly, dirty and enjoy a sense of self sufficiency. Here is a packing list that has been honed down over some of these multi-day adventures. I learnt a few of these lessons the hard way, trying to get off mountains quickly within incoming weather, toiling over passes with an overfull pack. But remember, it’s ok to skimp on comfort but not on safety. The lighter your pack the more enjoyable your time will be - the earlier you will get to camp, the longer time you will have for breaks and sunsets and midday swims. The concept is to try being fast and light. It also means you are in charge of your own safety - and one of the safest things you can do is not overpack. Keen to head off into the wilderness, the allure of no people, no infrastructure and open space? The concept is awesome, but the more remote you go means being more self-sufficient. ![]() “Think multi-functionality - can I wear this whilst doing many things?” ![]() Have you ever forgotten something major on a hike? What was your bush solution? I mean, where do you even start? Salomon ambassador and no stranger to adventures in big mountains, Sabby Chesterman, has fine-tuned, tried, tested and learnt (sometimes the hard way) what to pack for multiple hiking adventures, and has created this guide and ultimate packing list to help make your journey into the wild a little bit easier! ![]() When it comes to packing and carrying your own gear on a multi-day hike, it’s easy to feel totally overwhelmed. “You only notice smelly shoes or armpits if the other person smells better than you!” It’s incredible how things can start to add up, like literally in weight, and how an overpacked bag will pretty much wipe out any prospect of fun on the hike! Sabby Chesterman has put together her version of the ultimate multi-day hiking packing list, created after numerous hikes in the wild, to help make your packing experience that much easier! Packing for a multi-day adventure into the wilderness is no easy feat, especially if it’s your first time.
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