Are you planning to hike the Balkan Trail on your own? Then you’re in the right place with this handy packing list for the Balkan Trail!
Experience shows that no matter how waterproof your backpack is, things can still get damp inside after a massive rain shower. By storing your clothes in large ziplock freezer bags, you can keep everything organised in your backpack and protected against heavy rain. Trust me, this is truly the best tip I’ve ever received. Especially after a day of nonstop rain, there’s nothing better than being able to put on dry clothes.
Contents
Personal items
- Wallet (incl. credit card, driver’s licence, cash)
- Phone
- Passport
- Route map
- Pen / Paper
Hiking gear
- Backpack
- Rain cover
- Trekking poles
- Water bladder
- Headlamp
- Hiking shoes
- Slippers
Clothing
- Long trousers
- Shorts (2x)
- Underwear + socks (10x)
- Short-sleeve shirts (10x)
- Long-sleeve shirt
- Pyjamas (optional)
- Jumper or sweater
- Rain jacket
- Cap / Beanie
- Thin gloves
- Buff
- Clothing for after hiking (1 set: joggers, sweater, socks, t-shirt)
- Quick-dry towel
Toiletries & care
- Shower gel / Shampoo
- Sunscreen
- Toothbrush + Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Shaving gear
- Baby wipes
- First aid kit
- Blister plasters
- Plasters
- Foam earplugs
- DEET
- Medication (e.g. paracetamol, ORS, disinfectant, magnesium, throat lozenges)
- Tape
- Plastic bag
Navigation & Entertainment
- Maps
- Camera
- Battery
- Charging cables
- Power bank
- Earbuds / Headphones
- Bottle opener
- Binoculars
- Compass
- Reading book
- Neck pillow
- Sleep mask
- Cards & dice
Food & Drinks
- Nuts
- Energy bars
- Isostar powder sachets
Read also: do you need a permit for the Balkan Trail?
Useful tool to generate your packing list (with download option)
The above list serves as inspiration, but to make things easier you can also select what you need below and then download it. This way you can use it in your own preferred way!
This is how it works:
- Select which items you want to add to your personal Balkan Trail packing list.
- Download it as a text file or as an Excel file.
- Complete your packing list with your own additions!
Packing List Balkan Trail
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