🥾 Hiking Trip — Packing List
A hiking packing list with gear, clothing, health supplies and navigation essentials for multi-day trails.
Whether you're doing a day walk or a multi-day trail, this list ensures you have the right gear, clothing layers, and safety items without overpacking.
Clothing
Hiking trousers × 2
Moisture-wicking shirts × 3
Base layers
Fleece/mid-layer
Rain jacket
Warm socks × 5
Hiking boots (broken in)
Gaiters
Sun hat
Warm hat + gloves
Gear
Daypack/rucksack
Trekking poles
Headtorch + batteries
Water bottles × 2
Water filter
Map + compass
Emergency bivvy
Health & Safety
Blister plasters
Paracetamol
Antihistamines
Sunscreen SPF 50+
Insect repellent
Altitude tablets
First aid kit
Emergency whistle
Documents
ID/passport
Travel insurance
Trail permits
Emergency contacts
Park entry fees
Common Questions
What should I pack for a hiking trip?
Whether you're doing a day walk or a multi-day trail, this list ensures you have the right gear, clothing layers, and safety items without overpacking. The checklist above covers the key categories. For a fully personalised, interactive version you can check off as you pack, use the Packing List Builder.
How many clothes should I pack?
For a 7-day trip, aim for one outfit per day up to 5 days, then plan on doing laundry. Rolling clothes saves space and reduces wrinkles. Use packing cubes to keep categories separate and make unpacking faster at your destination.
What should go in my carry-on bag?
Always carry-on: passport and travel documents, medications, phone and charger, a change of clothes, valuables, and any liquids in containers under 100ml in a clear zip-lock bag. Items marked "carry-on" in the list above should never go in checked luggage.
Related Tools
Packing List Builder — interactive
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