Here are some guidelines for what you might want to take on a hostelling trip:
Clothes
- Tee shirts
- Warm shirts
- Jumper
- Trousers
- Shorts
- Underwear
Bathroom
- Towel
- Soap
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Razor
- Comb
- Deodorant
Documents etc.
- Money
- Cheque book
- Credit card
- YHA card
- YHA handbook
- Guide books
- Camera
- Pen & paper
- Address & phone list
- Mobile phone and charger
Footwear
- Walking Boots (well walked in, with full ankle support)
- Walking socks
- Trainers or light shoes for evening
- Boot wax
- Spare laces
Waterproofs etc.
- Jacket
- Cagoule
- Overtrousers
- Gaiters
- Balaclava
- Gloves
- Sun glasses
- Sun Hat
Miscellaneous
- Rucksack
- Compass
- Maps
- Map case
- First Aid Kit (including blister plasters)
- Any medication required
- Sun cream
- Water bottle
- Whistle
- Torch & Batteries
- Sleeping bag (if required)
- Walking poles
- Spare warm clothing
- Survival bag or thermal blanket
- Plastic bags
- Snacks