{"id":40701,"date":"2022-10-10T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-01.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/packing-list-day-hiking-tours\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T08:18:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:18:36","slug":"packing-list-day-hiking-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/blog\/packing-list-day-hiking-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Packing list: Day hikes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A day hike is any walking tour where you don\u2019t take all your gear with you, but instead come back to your starting point in the evening. 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<\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\"0 5 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/fleece-jackets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fleece jacket <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/fleece-jumpers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jumper<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\"0 6 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/outdoor-clothing\/properties--waterproof\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hardshell jacket \/ waterproof trousers<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\"0 7 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/softshell-jackets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Softshell jacket<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-should-always-have-these-with-you-too\">You should always have these with you, too<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><label for=\"0 9 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/daypacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backpack 20-30l<\/a> 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\">Any relevant club membership cards <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 17 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/water-bottles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Water bottle <\/a>and enough water, minimum 1.5l <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 18 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/knives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pocket knife <\/a>\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/multi-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">multi-tool<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 19 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/energy-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Provisions (nuts, bars)<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 20 \">Small garbage bag <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 21 \">ID <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 22 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/gps-devices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GPS device<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-optional-depending-on-the-season-and-the-tour\">Optional (depending on the season and the tour)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><label for=\" 24 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/waterproof-trousers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hardshell trousers<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 25 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/beanies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beanie<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 26 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/caps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cap<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/buff\/\">Buff<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/neck-warmers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">neck warmer<\/a>) <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 27 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/sport-shirts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spare sport shirt <\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 28 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/hats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sun hat <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/headbands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">headband<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 29 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/sunglasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunglasses <\/a>\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/glacier-glasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glacier glasses<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 30 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/skin-body-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sun protection SPF 30<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 31 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/skin-body-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sun protection for your lips<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 32 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/gloves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gloves \/ thin gloves<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 33 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/walking-poles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adjustable trekking poles<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 34 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/rain-covers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rain cover for your backpack<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-there-s-space-left-in-your-backpack\">If there\u2019s space left in your backpack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><label for=\" 36 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/p\/insulated-jackets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insulated jacket <\/a>for resting at the summit <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 37 \">Camera <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 38 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 39 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/binoculars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Binoculars<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 40 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/snow-spikes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snow spikes <\/a>and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/gaiters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gaiters <\/a>(depending on the season and altitude) <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 41 \">Tissues <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 42 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/coghlans-zeckenzange\/\">Tick tweezers<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 43 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/stove-accessories\/\">Lighter<\/a> <\/label><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><label for=\" 44 \">Small seat cushion <\/label><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What might be the biggest advantage of day hikes: mistakes in equipment planning are only a nuisance for one day and can be remedied relatively easily. You should still definitely have a few essentials with you that are necessary for the tour. Everything else then falls into the category of \u201cpersonal preference\u201d and \u201chabits\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/walking\/\">FIND WALKING GEAR HERE &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A day hike is any walking tour where you don\u2019t take all your gear with you, but instead come back to your starting point in the evening. It\u2019s important that you take the equipment you need for one day (without an overnight stay) with you. 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