Complete Packing List for the Summer Mountain Tour: Your Ultimate Guide to Successful Mountain Hiking

Hello all adventure enthusiasts!

When the sun's rays dance over the peaks of the summer mountains, and river water rushes in the valleys, it is time for us to pack our bags for another memorable mountain trip. Whether you are an experienced hiker or your first time, proper preparation is the key to a successful adventure.

Preparation is not only about filling the backpack with the necessary clothes and equipment, but also about preparing your mind for a journey full of discoveries and surprises. It will be challenging, but also incredibly rewarding. When you stand there at the top, looking out over the endless mountains, you will feel that every drop of sweat, every tired muscle, was all worth it.

So let's dive right into it: What do we need to bring? Here is my ultimate packing list for a summer mountain trip!

Clothing: This is about preparing for all kinds of weather, from bright sun to sudden downpours. Make sure you have enough changes and clothes suitable for both active days and relaxing evenings by the campfire.

Toiletry kit: Here you will want to bring the basic hygiene products, plus a few extras to improve your comfort during the trip. And don't forget the mosquito repellent, an indispensable commodity in Swedish nature!

First aid kit + Biting pliers: An important reminder to always be ready for the unexpected. A well-stocked first aid kit can be the difference between a minor problem and a major crisis.

Fishing equipment: This is your ticket to the best fishing experiences the mountains have to offer. From fly rods and reels to bait boxes and nets, you have everything you need to attract those sneaky rockfish.

Other Equipment: These items will turn your campsite into a home away from home. Everything from sleeping bags and sleeping mats to lamps and rope stumps.

Kitchen and Cooking Utensils: With these utensils in hand, you can enjoy deliciously cooked food in the middle of the wilderness. Don't forget to pack oil, gas and a cutting board.

Camera Equipment / Technology: To capture memories and share your journey with the world. Camera, extra batteries, memory cards and of course, a drone to capture the most amazing views.

Now, to make it all easy for you, here's the full packing list for a one-week mountain trip in bullet form:

Clothes:

• Underpants x 6
• Socks x 8
• Swimming trunks
• T-shirt x 4
• Functional shirt x 1
• Shirt x 2
• Knitted sweater x1
• Long underpants / Soft pants to wear under waders
• Baitbox Zip hoodie (fleece)
• Norra Lind shorts x1
• Norra Ljung Pants x 1
• Boots
• Slippers (to wear in camp)
• Cap x 2
• Microfiber towel
• Small down jacket
• Rain jacket
• Buff
• Hat

Clothes in the car for the journey home:

• Underpants + socks
• T-shirt
• Shirt
• Pants (jeans / soft pants)
• Jogging shoes / Sneakers

Toilet bag:

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Resorb
• Shampoo/soap
• Alcohol gel
• Mosquito repellent
• Earplugs
• Toilet paper

First aid kit + Biting pliers

Equipment fishing:

• Sunglasses Polarizing
• Fly rod #5 x 2
• Fly rod #7 x 1
• Rolls x 3 (2 float, 1 intermediate)
• fly ash
• Paw material
• Whoa
• Pang
• Liquids etc
• Waders
• Waders
• Flexi strips

Spinning rod x 1

• Reel roll x1
• Bait box (Baitbox bomb)
• Pasture lock

Other equipment:

• Lanterna Primus
• Chair - Helinox One / Zero
• Water bottle 1L (Nalgene)
• Pocket plantain
• Tent
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping bag sheets
• Sleeping pad
• Cushion Inflatable
• Tarp + Tarp pegs
• Knife
• Axe
• Rope stumps
• Cable ties
• Freezer bags

Kitchen:

• storm kitchen
• Burner for kitchen
• Extra burner Firestick stove
• Gas (1 large + 1 small)
• Coffee pot
• Cutting board
• Opinel knife
• Vildhällen / Muurikka
• Frying shovel
• Oil

Food container

• Cutlery
• Spork x 3
• Baitbox Mug

Camera equipment / technology (That we have with us when we make films):

• Power bank x 4
• Camera + lens Gh5
• Extra battery x 4
• Battery charger - USB
• Camera bag
• Stand
• Drone
• Extra drone batteries x 2
• Memory card x 4

So there you have it, my friends! Preparation is half the adventure, and with this packing list you'll be well equipped to face all the wonderful experiences that await you in the mountains. Take a deep breath, feel the freedom and beauty of nature, and step out on your next big expedition.

And remember: the adventure begins at the end of your comfort zone 😏. Good luck!