Eco-certified Hiking Tour in the Carpathians, Romania

FEET • Hiking waterproof boots with suitable ankle support that have been worn-in in advance • Light casual shoes (trainers/tennis shoes) for camping and/or for traveling • Gaiters, in case of rain or snow • Loose, casual trousers for trekking • Several pairs of sports socks (avoid nylon socks - they can cause blisters and do not breathe well) • Waterproof trousers BODY • Windproof, waterproof outer shell garment (breathable if possible!) • Fleece windstopper jacket • A selection of T-shirts, sweatshirts and long sleeved shirts, preferably not cotton • Warm shirt, possibly fleece and/or pullover • Tracksuit • Underwear • Raincoat • Swimwear • Nightwear HEAD • Hat or cap for sun protection • Woolen hat HANDS • Gloves/mittens (could be useful if the weather get worse at an altitude above 2000 even during summer or during cold mornings/evenings) ACCESSORIES • Waterproof rucksack (60 - 80 l) & daypack (25 - 35 l) • Toilet kit (towels, battery shaver, toilet paper; bar of soap or tube liquid soap; toothbrush and toothpaste; pre moistened wipes; feminine products; cosmetic items; dental floss etc.) • Sunglasses with UV protection • Sunscreen lotion and lip balm • Water bottle • Utility knife • Spare laces • Compass • Lighter/box of matches • Maps • Small travel alarm clock • Polyethylene bags (to protect delicate items from damp and dust) • Earplugs (especially for the shared bedrooms in the huts) • Personal basic first aid kit to include essential items (swathe; blister kit; alcohol swabs or disinfectant; antibiotic cream; mild tranquilizer/muscle relaxant; ace bandage or something for knee support; insect repellent; Aspirin or Tylenol for headaches or other pain, antihistamine, throat lozenges, prescription medicines etc.) OPTIONAL ITEMS • Torch (head mounted preferable with extra batteries and bulb) • Large scarf/bandana for neck • Binocular • Altimeter • Photo camera (digital preferably; several photo films if not) • Telescopic trekking/ski poles • Sewing kit (needle, thread, pins, scissors, buttons, dental floss, safety pins etc.) • Spare spectacles (or lens prescription) • Detergent • Walkman • Water purifying tablets • Playing cards/miniature games (chess etc.) • Reading/writing materials • Field guides