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Travel or hiking pack (to suit your journey) Waterproof pack liner Luggage tags and locks Lightweight daypack Sleeping bag - 3 season (if staying in alpine huts) Sleeping sheet Waterproof storage sacks
The weather in the Alps varies from North to South. In winter, the C higher elevation areas are generally bitterly mber to cold and prolonged from Nove re is -2°C. March where the mean temperatu rience Eastern and Northern Europe expe s compared harsh winters and long dark night Wind chill to Southern and Central Europe. cooler and can make temperatures seem layers to it’s always important to dress in ion and the exert ity activ the for ate pens com depth Snow day. the of itions cond weather m. 2000 e abov m 250c to 15cm ranges from jacket is Snow can occur daily. A down at night. recommended to keep you warm
Suggested for extreme temps, winte r season or higher elevations Check if may be provided by Trave l Operator
ESSENTIAL GEAR
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Quickdry easy care shorts (no cotton) Quickdry easy care pants (no jeans/cotton) Quickdry anti-chafe underwear Sun Hat Beanie Light gloves Quickdry towel
Hydration unit or Unbreakable drink bottles (2 x 1L) Hiking shoes or boots Hiking socks for cool weather Casual shoes or sandals Waterproof jacket and pants Mid-weight top (fleece or wool) Lightweight thermal top and pants (fleece or wool) Thermal tops and pants (powerdry, wool or polypro) Quickdry easy care lightweight T shirt Quickdry easy care long sleeve shirt (no cotton)
Gear Checklist
• Down jackets make excellent insulators without the extra bulk as they can pack down into a smaller package given the amount of warmth they provide. • Trekking poles are a good idea for the young or old as they can provide just that little bit of extra traction when moving through uneven terrain, but more importantly, they distribute the carrying load to reduce fatigue over a long day of trekking. • Always leave a trip plan and contact numbers with someone reliable before heading off.
RECOMMENDED GEAR
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Trekking poles Gaiters Thermal neck and face gaiter Toothbrush and Personal toiletries Biodegradable soap Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm Pen knife / Leatherman tool First aid kit Emergency blanket
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Headtorch + spare batteries Camera + spare batteries International power plug converters Travel alarm clock Document wallet Money belt Compressible travel pillow Water purification - tablets, filter or Steripen Ear plugs
• Thermal neck and face gaiter (Buffs) are useful in many situations - they can be used to cover your nose to reduce the cold or to protect your neck from the sun, or even get that messy travel-hair out of the way till you reach the next available washing facility. • Moisture absorbing beads are a must to carry with your camera gear. These help prevent condensation forming on the lens and sensors.
For recommended brands and styles which suit your specific requirements, please see one of our helpful staff or visit our website at www.paddypallin.com.au
Covershot: Cirques de Gavarnie, Pyrenees Photographer: Sarah Hunt. Backcover: French alps, Photographer: Chris Viney. Thumbs: Top: Dolomites, Photographer: Sarah Higgins. Bottom: Photographer: Chris Viney
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