| First, we'd advise you to take the standard 20 Kg airline
allowance as your absolute maximum.
A tent, sleeping bag & a camping mat are indispensable,
as accommodation in 'cabana' (mountain hut) won't come as our main purpose.
We'll provide the tent and the sleeping mat, but NOT the sleeping bag.
Backpack or rucksack - Since there is no rucksack being really
totally waterproof, you should keep clothes and other stuff
in plastic bags.
Since food in eastern Europe (incl. Romania) tends to come
in heavy glass jars and cans you better consider to take the
special 'adventure' food which is available in light packaging
in your own country.
Specifically for hiking, you should remember the compass,
matches (and maybe a fire lighter) in a waterproof box, first-aid
kit, extra food and extra clothing. A knife, spoon and mug
or bowl are also pretty important as well as a spotlight.
For cooking there will be a camping stove required but that
will be supplied by us for the whole trip (one stove for 3-4
hikers). You'll only have to count with carrying it on the
trip.
If you are fund of taking pictures, you better consider taking
a camera as robust as possible.
As far as clothing is concerned, you shouldn't forget the
layering principle. In the mountains the weather can change
suddenly, or you might finish a long hot climb by reaching
a ridge and walking into a cutting cold wind. Modern lightweight
breathable materials (such as Gore-Tex) makes this easier,
but you can apply the principle almost as well with normal
everyday clothes: a T-shirt to soak up sweat, then a shirt
and thin pullovers for warmth topped by a jacket or cagoule
to protect against both wind and rain (wicking, insulation
and shell layers).
Waterproof trousers are as well to be considered. The jacket
should have semi-waterproof pockets sealed by Velcro or a
zip under a storm flap. Wearing jeans will be at your peril
as they take days to dry. Good boots are essential for rough,
rocky or wet terrain, or long cross-country routes; light
boots or trainers might be acceptable for easy walks without
a heavy load, and are kinder to sensitive terrain as well
as being useful to change into at the end of the day.
We've left the most important thing for the end - the insurance.
Please make sure you have signed a good insurance policy before
your departure which covers outdoor sports. You should be able to make the
prove to our office of such an insurance policy before your
departure.
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