Sentiero Alpino Calanca | EQUIPMENT
Here is the list of gear we would pack for hiking the Sentiero Alpino Calanca. We’ll keep updating it on a yearly basis, based on our growing knowledge and experiences on different trails.
❗ Recommendation:
We advise to carefully plan your equipment list for hiking this trail. Keep in mind… a too heavy and bulky backpack would increase your effort while hiking and would make the trail experience less enjoyable.
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Gear List
This gear list was created using Lighterpack.
The last category block, called “Trail-Specific Gear”, lists all additional items that are trail dependent. Out of these items, the ones we would recommend for hiking the Sentiero Alpino Calanca are discussed further down below, in the Trail-Specific Gear section.
⛺ Camping Gear:
If you choose not to camp and enjoy the huts along the trail, you can simply ignore the gear listed under “Shelter”, “Sleeping” and “Cooking”.
📅 Weather and Temperatures:
We hiked this trail in June. Your gear list can of course change depending on the period you are planning to go. We advise to check the weather forecast and temperatures when planning this adventure.
💥 Hike Your Own Hike:
Use this gear list for inspiration, but don’t take it as the one and only way to go! “Gear” is a very subjective topic, as every hiker is different and therefore has different needs while on trail. We too are still inside an endless learning phase… so find what suits you best and HYOH!
Trail-Specific Gear
☂️ These are the items from the category “Trail-Specific Gear” that we would carry on the Sentiero Alpino Calanca.
Silk Liner: a sleeping bag liner is a must at the huts, but since all accommodations provide mattresses and warm blankets, we would advise not to pack any other sleeping gear.
Sitting Pad: if you are planning to stay at the huts and choose not to bring any foldable pad (like the one listed under “Sleeping”), we advise to bring at least a sitting pad… you’ll never regret this choice during breaks!
Boots: we advise to wear mountain boots (instead of trail runners) for a good friction on the rocks and a better ankle support on the technical alpine terrain. However, people also hike in trail runners. The choice of shoes therefore depends on what you are comfortable with when hiking in the mountains.
Fleece: for cold evenings.
Rain pants: in case of rainy days (check the forecast).
Gloves (heavy): for cold evenings.
Beanie: for cold evenings.
Micro Spikes: only if there is snow.
Additional Notes
Shelter and Sleeping system: if you choose not to camp and enjoy the huts along the trail, you can simply ignore the gear listed under these categories, hence reducing the weight of your pack.
Cooking system: since all the huts on trail provide an equipped kitchen, we advise not to pack any equipment for cooking.
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