Checklist: Packing for a Day Hike

As well as choosing the right size rucksack, one of the most important things is to make sure that you have everything you need for an emergency whilst at the same time not dragging around too much. In this video Christine and Mike explain what to pack in the rucksack and in which order.

Checklist for packing your rucksack:

Top pocket

• Hiking map
• Blister plasters
• Fully charged mobile phone (emergency phone numbers: mountain rescue 140, European emergency service 112)
• Pocket knife
• Cash

Front

• Snack
• Drink bottle
• Sun protection (sun cream, sunglasses, cap, etc.)

Centre/back

• Bivouac sack
• First aid kit
• Gloves and woolly hat
• Headlamp

Bottom

• Spare T-shirt
• Rain jacket
• Fleece
• Optional (depending on weather): Waterproof trousers and small umbrella