Please advise on what to pack on 8 day trek
Hi, hope I can glean some good advice here.
My first trek and what ambitions! North part of GR20 Corsica. My buddy and I would like to trek around 8 days from the middle of the GR20 to the North from 11 August. We are both in good physical condition (he trains for the marathon and I just train). My biggest concern being female and petite is the weight of the backpack and how to keep it to the bare necessity and as light as possible. Other than that, I think my stamina is as good as it gets. Here is what I plan to take with me and would appreciate if an experienced forum member here would be so kind to countercheck and give some feedback.
35l Deuter Backpack : (do I need a bigger ?)
Firstaid Travel kit
Nordic Walking sticks (Telescopic)
2 Changes of clothing (one long pants, shorts, two Tshirts (Sports Tops), 2pairs of Socks)
1 Fleece Jacket
Poncho or is a rainjacket better ?
A pair of leather gloves (used in my gym for weight training)
Sleeping bag
Tent for two persons (packed by my trekking partner)
1 Handtowel and 1 Washtowel
Water 1.5l
1 All round Washgel (hair,body,clothing)
Toothpaste/Brush
Daily ration of food (2 cans Tuna, Muesli Powerbars, chocolate, Apples, Glucose Tablets) - *assuming* I can top up daily at the refuges.
A pair of light slippers for at the end of the day
Camera ?
1 thin exercise book/pen
1 Penknife
1 small Torchlight
I have to admit I am nervous but at the same time optimistic and determined. I think if I can get my backpack situation as light as possible, it would be far more reassuring.
Feedback really, really appreciated! Thanks in advance.
babe
Posted: Sun, Jul 29, 2007, 22:18
Hi Babe,
35l backpack would be great, but I don't believe you'll manage to pack everything in it. I'd add the following items to your list:
- spoon
- good sun protection (sunglasses, high-factor sun cream)
- swimsuit
- CarryMat, Thermarest or any other kind of a soft camping mat
Some people also prefer to take a gas stove and other cooking equipment, but it isn't really necessary if you are going to buy all food and drinks in refuges.
Posted: Sun, Jul 29, 2007, 22:54
Hi Marek, thank you for your reply and the add ons. OK so I'll be looking at a 50l backpack then. Have to pack it with good weight distribution or I might spend all the time toppling over :-). In August, do you think a poncho might do instead of a rainjacket?
Would you have any recommendations for the bulky stuff like the sleeping bag and carry mat taking weight and bulkiness in consideration ? Tomorrow I am heading to the Adventure shop to see what I can find for lightweight and compactness.
Once again, thanks.
Babe
Posted: Mon, Jul 30, 2007, 8:04
There are occasional storms with short, heavy rain in Corsican mountains, but it's quite likely you won't need any rain protection at all during one week in August. I'd probably prefer a light rain jacket. Also your backpack should be waterproof.
Regarding weight distribution, expect fair amount of scrambling up very steep rocky slopes, so the lower your centre of gravity is, the better.
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Posted: Sun, Jul 29, 2007, 17:03