Mountain weather changes by the hour, so packing well is about layers, not volume. Everything here fits in a 30-litre bag plus a daypack.
The layer system
- Base: two merino or synthetic thermals
- Mid: one fleece, one light down jacket
- Shell: a waterproof, windproof jacket
- Legs: one trek pant, one thermal legging
If you are packing a “just in case” outfit, you are packing for the wrong trip.
Small things that matter
Sunglasses with UV protection, a buff, a headlamp, a power bank and a basic medical kit. Everything else can usually be bought on the road.
