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KIT LIST GEAR IDEAS
Item | Product ideas | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Map - Switzerland | Swiss Topo Rando 1:25000 | Saint Bernard |
Map - Italy | Carta del Sentieri 1:25000 | Monte Bianco Courmayeur |
Map case | Ortlieb map case. | Paper maps have been replaced by water resistent maps. Look for R on each map. R for resistent |
Dry bags | Ortlieb dry bags | Keep gear inside a water proof Ortlieb bag. |
Bivvi bag | A hoop bivvi with an internal head net. Like Terra Firma. | Has 2 little hoops and a few pegs to slide into the wind tunnel |
Sleeping bag | Synthetic only if walking under at the altitude lve where rain is present. | A light synthetic (nylon) sleeping bag with insulation that even when wet will keep warmth in it. |
Silk inner bag | Put it inside a sleeping bag for hygiene, warmth or use it as a solo layer when hot. | Adds 5 degress to heat and also handy in an apine refuge |
Pillow case | Facial hygiene layer. | Alpine refuges do not supply fresh pillow cases. Bring your own. |
Head torch with spare batteries and a USB charger point with cable to get power charge. | ||
Power bank to charge devices with a USB port | ||
Swiss socket plug adapter | ||
France & Italy socket plug adapter |
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