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Clothing and equipment

Often underestimated, this part of the organisation of the walk is of fundamental importance and if poorly managed may prevent you from enjoying the route and create problems.

When we talk about trekking we are talking about a “slow walk” often lasting several days that can be done alone or in company, the important thing is to be ready, let’s see how.

The first thing to do is to choose the right backpack for your needs, the first advice we give you is to choose the lightest one possible.

If you decide to undertake the Rhaetian Way, you must be aware that you will not be able to walk it in a day, so you will have to plan for the space needed for a sleeping bag and a small tent, not to mention a supply of food and water in case of emergency.

Here the planning of the route comes in handy, which we have discussed in the chapter “Physical preparation” because depending on the season in which we choose to undertake our Rhaetian Way, the clothing to wear and carry also varies.

In winter we would need heavy boots and many extra things in the rucksack, unlike in summer where clothing will be lighter and consequently so will the rucksack.

In trekking, as in the high mountains, the rule is ‘Less in more.

What should not be missing from your backpack

• water (thermal water bottle to be filled if necessary) and food supplies
• spare clothing (socks and a light towel are a must!)
• lighter
• torch
• our guidebook
• sun/insect-bite creams
• first aid kit
• sleeping bag/blanket
• map

How do you fill your rucksack?

Equipment is arranged according to weight, optimising space.
All useful items for the walk, such as a map, water, GPS, and a first-aid kit, should be kept at hand.

What clothes should I put in my backpack for a long walk?

When embarking on a walk, clothing is of paramount importance; without the proper clothing, a simple trek could turn into a bad adventure.

Footwear:

We favour high hiking shoes that protect the ankles, breathable and waterproof.

Socks:

Just as important as the boots are the socks, which must be breathable to keep the feet dry and thermally insulated.
In winter you would need thermal underwear, in summer we recommend long trousers or for those who are particularly hot you could use those with zips so that you can use the short trousers in urban areas and the long ones on the trails.

The upper part of the body should be comfortable and cool. In winter, in addition to thermal underwear, I recommend a breathable jersey, a jacket and a shell (which you will need in case of rain and/or wind in both winter and summer).