Equipment and clothing to bring for Alpine hikes and runs

We’ve compiled a list of essential items you’ll need to take on your Italian adventure in the Great Outdoors. While each trip has its own minimum requirements, we have split the list into “need-to-have” and “nice-to-haves”.

  • Lightweight, waterproof shell
  • Sunscreen with a high factor
  • Smartphone with a relevant trip app and a WhatsApp and code number for your local representative
  • Survival blanket
  • Thin hat, cap, and thin gloves (merino or similar)
  • Daypack for hiking (tours with luggage transport)
  • Duffel bag or similar (trips with luggage transport) — DO NOT pack in suitcases.
  • 30 L rucksack on trips up to six days (without luggage transport)
  • 40 L rucksack on trips of more than six days (without luggage transport)
  • Quick-drying inner layer
  • Shorts (quick drying)
  • Technical t-shirt (quick drying)
  • Fleece sweater for cool evenings
  • A pair of comfortable jogging bottoms or similar for the cabins
  • Good mountain shoes — trail running shoes or hiking boots
  • Light towel
  • Water bottle (1.5 L)
  • A pair of thick socks or light slippers (you can often borrow a pair in the cabins)
  • Sunglasses
  • A few energy bars, fruits or similar snacks for the trip
  • Sheet liner — can also be purchased on-site (only if you are staying in a dormitory)
  • Small first aid kit
  • Comped or similar

Nice to have:

  • Walking poles
  • Power bank
  • Chocolate
  • Sandals for the cabins
  • Plastic bags to keep things dry