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Paper maps have been replaced by water resistent maps.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