The equipment you need
So here is what you need on your walks. It is a complete list for everything you need on long-distance walks without mountaineering. Some things are a bit of "luxury" so that the list may be shortened.
Please adapt the list to the weather conditions which are propable for your walk.
Even with the camping items the weight of the mentioned items won't exceed 12 kilograms.
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Basic equipment
- walking boots
- rucksack
- water bottle
- sunglasses
- hat
- pocketknife
- compass (small)
- waist pack (for papers and documents)
- step counter
Clothing
- 1 pair of walking pants (zipp-off legs)
- 1 pair of rain pants
- 1 light rain jacket (Gore Tex)
- 3 T-shirts, pairs of socks, underpants
- 1 fleece jumper
- 1 long sleeved shirt
- 2 pairs of (thick) socks
- 1 scarf
- 1 pair of gloves
- (woollen) hat
- foldable bowl
Camping equipment
- foam mattress
- sleeping bag
- tent
- rescue blanket
- toilet paper
- straps for the mattress
The outdoor kitchen
- stove
- spirit bottle
- lighter
- cup
- plate
- cutlery
- washing-up liquid
- dishcloth
- oil
- boxes to store your food
- kitchen towel
- salt, pepper, herbs, spices
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