Hiking and Backpacking Secure your Adventures

I pack my backpack and take:

Packing list for hikes

Packing list as PDF download.

How far you can hike in a day depends entirely on whether you are a seasoned hiker or just starting out. When you start your hiking vacation, it is recommended that you do not push yourself too much in the beginning. After all, you are supposed to relax during your vacation.

Ramp up from day to day. For example, start with ten to fifteen kilometers and gradually add more distance. When you plan your vacation, you can set your hiking routes accordingly. Keep this in mind ff your trek goes through rough terrain or over mountains with a lot of inclines or descents.

Experienced hikers know: Break in your hiking boots before your vacation! Otherwise, blisters are guaranteed. And they can be very painful. Blister cushions should be a part of every first-aid kit for this reason.

Day hike: Example

• Daily goal: 12 miles. Advanced hikers may want to do 18 miles.
• Note that on normal terrain without too many inclines, you can hike about 3 miles per hour.
• Tip:
  Tourist information centers in vacation towns often have day trips or circular hiking trails to download on their websites. You can often choose between hiking routes of different lengths and difficulty levels.

• When buying hiking clothing, look for quality and product designed for outdoor use.  Pants, socks or shoes are exposed to more stress during hiking than street clothes. In particular, avoid wearing jeans or linen pants: When it rains, these fabrics become soaked and not only grow heavy, but also stick to the body. In addition, jeans and similar items of clothing are not breathable and do not keep you warm. And especially in the mountains, you know the weather can change in a matter of minutes.
• Rely on comfortable, convenient clothing and a well-fitting hiking backpack.
• Pack your backpack so that you are prepared for emergencies and can travel safely at night: a first-aid kit, flashlight, power bank, animal repellent spray, warm sweater and a bottle of water should always be with you.
• We also recommend packing our handy Combiflex roll-back cable lock. You can use it to attach your travel backpack to a fixed object (for example, a solid fence or lamppost) and in moments protect your travel belongings from opportunistic thieves.
• Good combination with the Combiflex: You can secure the contents of your backpack against theft with our backpack lock.