Walk preparations
- plan walking route and duration
- take note of time tables for transport links
- study the weather forecast (e.g. online www.weather.com, www.weather-online.com, teletext, local tourist information)
- take note of important phone numbers
- let friends or family know about your intended route and the approximate time of return. Don’t forget to let them know that you’re back on returning!
- charge your mobile phone, camera and GPS receiver
- prepare your picnic and drinks
Don’t forget to take
- Money, vouchers, tickets
- Route map
- Raingear
- Warm clothing and spare gear
- Sun protection for skin, lips, head and eyes
- Pen knife
- Emergency 1st aid kit (with band aid, disinfectant, wound dressings and bandages)
- Mobile phone
- Food and drink
Take if you wish
- Binoculars, camera, GPS receiver, compass
- Walking poles
- Toilet roll