Equipment for winter hiking tours (comfort)
Personal equipment for winter radial trekking up is divided into:
- clothes
- personal belongings
Clothes for winter trekking
For moving in good weather one must have a set of light clothing (thermal underwear, light sweater and windbreaker), and in bad weather or at halt (at camp) one should put on one more pair of pants, warm sweater and jacket.
| Boots |
An extremely important item of equipment. You need to have special shoes for winter trekking. Features: high, warm, thick sides, water-resistant coating, durable sole.
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| Gaiters |
Gaiters prevent boots from snow penetration, tightly seizing footwear around perimeter. |
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| Socks | You may have several pairs of some kinds and put them in the following order: thin plain (pleasant for body), thick wool (warm), thin synthetic (tightly fix a thick sock). |  |
| Thermo and windproof trousers |
It is desirable to have thermounderware or just thin underpants. Windproof pants protecting from the wind and repelling snow are put on top of them. It is comfortable to use self-removing trousers, which can be removed without removing shoes. |
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| Thermounderware |
Light golf or sweater, preferably with a membrane (or wool), pleasant for body. Cotton should be avoided as it dries for long. Membrane (polartec) and wool fabric keep warm well even being wet. |
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| Light sweater | It is convenient to have a sweater of thin fleece or equivalent. |  |
| Warm sweater | A thick wool or fleece sweater for severe frost or rest. |  |
| Windbreaker/raincoat | Light coat for moving during the day. Windproof and snow repellent. |  |
| Hat and mask |
Any hat At strong wind and frost a mask will protect the face from frostburn. |
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| Gloves |
Warm. The outer fabric is required to prevent from sticking snow. Preferably with a protective cuff from snow penetration. “Fingers together” are possible. Knitted or wool products are not suitable.
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| Warm coat | Warm coat shall be needed at halt and at a very bad weather. |  |
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Personal belongings for winter trekking
| Backpack |
A small knapsack (15 - 20 l) so you could put in a warm jacket, thermos flask and packed meal. Terra Incognita backpacks proved to be durable and comfort. |
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| Flashlight |
The best choice is a headlamp Petzl Tikka XP. It will be quite usefull for campfire sessions, evening strolls, etc. |
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| Thermos flask |
Thermos flask for 1 l. |
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| First aid kit |
Specefic remedies you use frequently. |  |
| Small foam pad for sitting* | For comfort siiting on any surface. |  |
| Personal-care set |
Tooth brush, tooth paste, soap, towel, etc. |
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| Documents |
Passport in waterproof package (close at hand). |
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| Sunglasses |
To prevent getting blind from UV light. You can take winter ski goggles. |
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| Photo camera* | Optional. |  |
| Knife* | A small jack-knife. |  |
| Lighter | Optional. |  |
| Ski-sticks* |
Trekking sticks help to unload legs and keep balance. |
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List of outdoor activities equipment shops located in Kyiv and other cities of Ukraine.
