I just came back from hiking in Switzerland, and here is what to pack for a 3-day hut-to-hut trek!
This should work for any hut, but if you’d like to learn more about the hut-to-hut hiking trip in Nendaz, Switzerland or the three days I spent in incredible mountain huts in Valais. Happy hiking!
Hiking gear
- Backpack + waterproof cover
- Hiking boots with good tread
- Hiking poles (I like to use just one)
- Headlamp (and spare batteries if needed)
- Water bottle or hydration bladder
- Small water filter
- Smartwatch
- Garmin inReach or other emergency communication device
Camera gear
Here’s what to pack for a 3-day hut-to-hut trek if you want to capture the adventure!
- Camera + 24-70mm 2.8 lens
- SD cards
- Extra batteries
- Tripod + mount
- Polarizer filter
- Portable charger + charging cable
Sleeping System
- Plug adapter + charging plug
- Headphones
- Sleeping bag liner (mandatory)
- Pillowcase (mandatory)
- Eye mask/blindfold
- Earplugs
- Melatonin, if you normally use it
- A cozy pair of socks for sleeping
Clothing
- Hiking pants
- Hiking shorts
- Comfortable pants for the hut
- Comfortable shirt for the hut
- 2–3 hiking shirts
- Sun shirt
- Fleece or puffy/down jacket
- Rain jacket
- Hat
- Toque/beanie
- Sunglasses
- Headband
- At least 2 pairs of socks (one for hiking and one clean/cozy pair for the hut)
- Change of underwear
- Something to sleep in
- 2 sports bras
- Bathing suit (Use ANGELA10 to get 10% off)
- Hut sandals (or you can use the slippers/Crocs they have at the huts)
Toiletries & Personal
- Small hygiene/toiletry kit
- Hand sanitizer
- Make up
- Toothbrush + toothpaste
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Small quick-dry towel
- Tissues/toilet paper
- Mini first-aid kit
- Blister treatment
- Any personal medications
Food & Hydration
- Small picnic/lunch bag
- Snacks/cereal bars
- Protein bars or other protein-rich snacks
- Electrolytes
- Water
Other
- Cash in CHF for drinks, snacks, and showers
- Passport/ID
- Phone, fully charged
- A few small plastic bags for wet or dirty clothing and to protect belongings from rain
