Rota Vicentina | EQUIPMENT
We advise to carefully plan your equipment list for hiking the Rota Vicentina. A too heavy and bulky backpack would increase your effort while hiking the trail.
Here you can find a list of the equipment we brought with us.
A few additional notes:
We hiked the Rota Vicentina in February. Temperatures were therefore mild during the day and chilly in the morning and evening. Your gear list can of course change depending on the period you are planning to go to Portugal.
DON’T TAKE THIS GEAR LIST AS THE ONE AND ONLY WAY TO GO!
Buy the gear that fits your personal needs, preferences and budget. We too are still inside an endless learning phase regarding equipment. Every experience will teach you something and you’ll realize what’s best for you once you hit the trail.We are not sponsored by any of the below listed companies.
Backpack
Backpack: Deuter AirContact Lite 50+10
Rain Cover: Deuter Backpack Cover
Maximal capacity = 60L
Shoes
Hiking Shoes: Lowa Renegade Boots
Evening Shoes: Hoka One One Torrent
On the Rota Vicentina, we recommend to either wear high-ankle boots or low-ankle trailrunners with gaiters, to avoid sand getting into your shoes and creating potential issues with blisters. We both wore mountain boots and were happy with our choice. However, if I would hike during a warmer month, I would for sure wear trailrunners, to prevent my feet from boiling in the heat.
We also advise to bring comfortable shoes to wear in the evening, in order to rest the feet. I brought some trailrunners, since I wanted some comfort while going out for dinner. However, some suggestions could also include flip flops or Crocs.
Shelter and Sleeping System
Since we decided to enjoy the luxus of the hostels along the Rota Vicentina, we did not pack any sleeping gear, therefore reducing the weight of our packs drastically.
Cooking System
We also did not pack any cooking gear, as we were eating out at restaurants along the way.
Clothing
Rain Jacket: Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket
Puffy Jacket: Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket
Fleece: Mammut Aconcagua ML Jacket
Shirts 2x: Adidas T-Shirt
Thermal Shirts 2x: Ortovox 185 Rock’N’Wool Long Sleeve
Long Pants: Ferrino Navarino Pants
Thermal Pants: Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight Bottoms
Socks 2x: Darn Tough Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Socks
Underwear 2x: Icebreaker Merino Hot Pants
Bra: Icebreaker Merino Sprite Racerback Bra
Bikini
Electronics
Power Bank: Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD
Power Port: Anker PowerPort PD 2
Head Lamp: Petzl TIKKA
GPS Device: iPhone
Camera: iPhone
First Aid and Toiletries
My first aid kit usually comprises bandages, tape, plasters, disinfectant, needles with thread and wadding, which I mainly use to cure blisters. Additionally, I always bring with me ibuprofene pills, a gel for muscle aches, insect repellent and cream for skin rashes or insect bites, along with some general pills for fever, nausea or stomach problems.
In my toiletry bag I usually pack soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, cotton swabs, contact lenses liquid and box, a brush, sunscreen, toilet paper, tissues and wet wipes.
Accessories
Trekking poles: LEKI Legacy Lite
Fanny Pack: Dakine Hip Pack
Towel: PackTowl Towel
Trash Bags: Zip Lock Bags
Waterproof Bag for electronics: Zpacks Large Rectangle Dry Bag
Bag for clothes: Eagle Creek Pack-It M
Bag for food: Zpacks Large Food Bag
I WISH I WOULD HAVE PACKED
Book: Cicerone Guide Book