Ultimate Ladies Hiking Packing List For A Multi-Day Trek

You’ll no doubt get a good sweat up at some point on your trek! Therefore, having a few trekking shirts is vital. These need to be of high-wicking material to allow moisture to easily pass through.

Lightweight and breathable is key. You’ll have to face the prospect of wearing the same shirt for a few days in a row, so always avoid cotton if you want people to come anywhere near you!

We recommend taking at least three shirts, possibly 4 depending on temperatures. Make sure one of these is long sleeve for those slightly colder days. Icebreaker make great trekking shirts for woman.

Quick-dry trekking trousers are the ideal hiking pants. You’ll need two pairs for a 12 day trek.

One of those pairs should be convertible, meaning they can be zipped off half way to form shorts. This saves money on buying shorts separately.

If you’re trekking in a warm environment then both pairs should be convertible. Craghoppers make a great ladies pair.

Make sure your underwear is 100% merino wool. This material is by far the most comfortable and breathable.

A little tip here is to also bring a stash of slimline cotton panty liners – we suggest two per day. In terms of numbers for the merino wool underwear, we recommend 4 pairs – Icebreaker makes great ones!

Icebreaker are also top of our list for merino sports bras! They’re super comfortable and quick drying. We recommend taking two pairs.

The second layer is often known as the fleece layer. Like your base layer, your fleece needs to allow great breathability. We see many girls turning up in hoodies. Whilst these are fine for everyday use, they hold sweat in and become smelly relatively quickly on a trek.

A specifically designed fleece like a merino jacket fleece will stay fresh far longer and keep your skin drier and warmer because of its high-wicking properties.

The third layer is your outermost layer, known as your core or shell layer. This is generally a warm, durable and weatherproof style jacket.

There are tons of great jackets out there, but like many things, quality comes at a price. Personally, we recommend the North Face Nuptse jacket for woman.

This is a superb jacket that will literally last you years! Although slightly less versatile, the North Face Resolve is a more affordable option that is still super durable and warm. Other brands to consider when purchasing your jacket are Mountain Hardware and Patagonia.

Down trousers or fleece lined tracksuit bottoms are great in colder climates. Whilst not the most fashionable items, these trousers will keep your legs super warm at altitude! Top tip – ski pants will often do the trick if you have a pair lying around! Helly Hansen and Trespass make great trousers for woman.

No matter where you trek, the sun is almost certainly going to appear. Therefore, you will need to protect your head and face from the sun’s heat. This is particularly important in hot climates where sun stroke can be a major factor. Your hat should be lightweight, breathable and easily folded and packed away. Here are some great woman’s trekking hats, like Wide Brim Sun Hat.

You should also bring SPF30+ sunscreen to avoid getting your face burned.

The last thing you need after a long days hike is to be kept at wake at night by other trekkers and unfamiliar noises. Therefore, we strongly recommend bringing a set of ear plugs for sleeping for the trek.

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If you’re trekking without an agency (solo), then you need to take a smaller bag that fits securely on your back. A 50-65L rucksack should be plenty.

A mountain style backpack is the best option as these will have easy access opening tops and be made with durable material. Black Diamond backpack for women is an excellent option.

The same as you might need waterproof socks, having a small No products found. is not a bad idea when going on any hiking adventure. A dry bag is a good way to keep valuables dry and secure.

We don’t want our personal items getting wet do we? No. A rain cover for your backpack is easy to stow away and won’t let you down in the rain. Make sure to purchase one that fits though!

A small travel towel is always useful for drying off after a quick clean or dip in the river. Discovery towel and LifeVenture towel both make great quick-drying trekking towels.

Waterproof Zip bags are great for keeping your essential items dry such as wallet, passport, camera etc.

A game of cards with your fellow trekkers never hurt anyone. There is zero TV in the wilderness, so get ready for some games of snap with some Playing Cards.

Small Locks – To keep your bags secure and locked.

Notebook / Journal and Pen – Chronicling your journey can be a very rewarding experience.

This is particularly important if you’re trekking without a guide. When trekking with an agency your guide will always have a first aid kit on hand.

The mountains and wilderness can often be dangerous and having a first aid kit is critically important. Make sure you get a Compact First Aid Kit that can be packed away easily.

In many countries the water you drink will need to be filtered. Water Purification Tablets are the best and easiest option when trekking. Always remember to check carefully how many tablets are needed per volume of water. 

We suggest taking 100 tablets to be on the safe side. The alternative is a UV water purifier such as SteriPEN Adventure.

If you’re not used to trekking, then a multi-day trek can be tough. Therefore, drinking energy replacement drinks is a great way to keep up your energy on the trail. Here are some isotonic tablet drinks we recommend.

For headaches and general aches and pains, Paracetamol is generally recommended. Take a bit more than you think is enough as headaches from exhaustion might be more persistent and require more medication.

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Please remember to bring your necessary toiletries like deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, tampons, etc. 

Always remember to use purified water to brush your teeth with! We always advise bringing at least two rolls of toilet paper. 

These can usually be purchased near your trek, however, there is no guarantee of quality.

If you’re not completely comfortable using a Shewee, then we advise not bringing one. If you want to use one, we recommend getting it well in advance to, well, practice using it. Because unless you’re a pro with one, accident can easily happen and you may find yourself walking along with soaked trousers and underwear (not a pleasant thought!). 

Therefore, you may need to get to grips with the idea that you will have to rough it behind a bush with your pants down if you find yourself busting during the day! At least you’ll be getting a good squat workout…

Usually the domain of a man, there is no reason why a lady shouldn’t carry a Swiss Army Knife for those unexpected camping and hiking needs. Here are some of the best Victorinox Swiss Army Knives.

Diamox is used to combat the effects of altitude sickness and should only be taken when trekking to high altitudes. It is by no means essential and you should always consult with your doctor before taking it. 

Please note, Diamox is not a cure. The only sure way of curing Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is to descend. For more information on Diamox, please click here.

Sunscreen is important for obvious reasons, particularly at altitude! Make sure you purchase at least 30SPF.

This Neutrogena cream can also work as a lip balm, but you might wish to get a separate UV lip balm to keep in your pocket at all times to prevent drying lips.

Last but not least are Baby Wipes. Showers are often not common when trekking and wet wipes come in super handy when this is the case. They provide an easy and fast way of cleaning. 

To avoid polluting the environment while enjoying pure nature, we suggest collecting them and asking your porters to burn them while making dinners, or bringing them back to dispose of them.