Trail talk

The lighter the pack, the better, because you climb around 37000 altimeters! However, a few items are worth remembering to make the trail a safe and (mostly) comfortable journey.

The base

• Backpack (Gregory Zulu 35)
• Poles (Leki Black Carbon Poles)
• Sturdy shoes or trail runners (Hoka Speedgoat 5)
• Good hiking socks (Darn Tough)
• Merino wool T-shirts (Icebreaker)
• Short and long pants (Arc’tyrex)
• Down jacket and rain jacket (Rab)
• Light sleeping bag for the cabin (Grüezi)
• Water bottle – at least 2 liters (Nalgene)
• Sunglasses (Cébé)
• First aid kit (Ortovox)
• Sports watch for navigation (Polar Grit X)

Important for safety

• Via ferrata kit + gloves
• Climbing harness
• Helmet

Make the Slovenian Mountain Trail an enjoyable experience

• Xtorm Power Bank
• NKBV member card for discounts at the cabins
• Headlamp
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Personal items (passport, cash, insurance card)

Cards and guidebooks*

• Guidebook SMT
• Logbook SMT
• Pohorje map
• Kamnisko – Savinjske map
• Karavanke – Osrednji del map
• Slovenska Istra – Scratch map
• Triglavski – map
• Skofjelosko – Idrijsko map

*You can also navigate with a navigation app or GPS.

Of course, you’ll need to supplement this packing list with personal items you’d like to take with you. To learn more, find our whole thru-hiking packing list here.