Sentiero Alpino Calanca | EQUIPMENT

Written By Giudi

We advise to carefully plan your equipment list for hiking the Sentiero Alpino Calanca. 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:

  • 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

ULA Circuit

ULA Backpack Cover

Maximal capacity = 68L

Shoes

Lowa Mauria Evo GTX Boots

For hiking the Sentiero Alpino Calanca, we advise to wear mountain boots, for a good friction on the rocks and a better ankle support on the technical alpine terrain. However, people also hike this trail while wearing trail runners. The choice of shoes therefore depends on what you are comfortable with when hiking in the mountains.

We also advise to bring shoes to wear in the evening, in order to rest the feet. Some suggestions could be flip flops, Crocs or hiking sandals. Crocs are provided at Capanna Buffalora.

Shelter and Sleeping System

Sleeping Bag Liner: Sea to Summit Silk Travel Liner

Since all accommodations on trail provide mattresses and warm blankets, we did not pack any other sleeping gear, therefore reducing the weight of our packs drastically. However, a sleeping bag liner is a MUST at the huts!

Cooking System

Cooking pot: Toaks Titanium 750ml Pot

Spork: Snow Peak Titanium Spork

Since all accommodations on trail provide an equipped kitchen, we did not pack any other equipment for cooking.

Electronics

Power Bank: Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD

Power Port: Anker PowerPort PD 2

Head Lamp: Petzl TIKKA

GPS Device: Garmin Inreach Explorer+

Camera: Sony Alpha 6400

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, lip balm, toilet paper, tissues and wet wipes.

Accessories

Trekking poles: Black Diamond Alpine FLZ

Fanny Pack: Waymark Fanny Pack

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

Towel: PackTowl Towel

Hat: Patagonia Trucker Hat

Neck Warmer: Buff Neckwear

I WISH I DIDN’T PACK

Crampons: Grivel Crampons G10 WIDE EVO

Bag for crampons: Petzl Ultralight Crampon Bag

Funny story: I was worried about the snow conditions on the trail, so I went to a sports shop to buy microspikes, just for feeling more confident. In the shop, I was victim of fear mongering, and I purchased real bad ass crampons… I placed them in the bottom of my pack and never considered taking them out while on trail!

Luxury Items

Sitting Pad: Thermarest Z Seat

Giudi
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