What to Bring on a Survival Hike

A survival hike needs more than sturdy shoes and a packed lunch. You need reliable navigation, weatherproof storage, safety gear, water, food and a way to cook at the route or starting point. Pack equipment in waterproof backpacks and bags, and keep emergency phones, whistles and spare batteries easy to reach. Use this list alongside your route checks, participant information and team setup so nothing essential is left until the last minute.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 3
Folding chairsqty 14
Party tent
Picnic blanketqty 3

Sports equipment

Compassqty 6
Topographic mapsqty 6
Rope rollsqty 4
Carabinersqty 12
Conesqty 12
Team ribbonsqty 6
Waterproof Backpacksqty 6
Drink bottlesqty 14
Work glovesqty 14
Safety helmetsqty 14
Whistlesqty 6
Waterproof bagsqty 14

Equipment

Headlampsqty 14
Spare batteriesqty 28
Power banksqty 4
Mobile phonesqty 2
Portable cooking equipmentqty 2
Gas canistersqty 4
Coolersqty 2

Kitchen

Cooking potsqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 2
Chef's knifeqty 2
Serving spoonsqty 3
Thermos flasksqty 3

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 14
Reusable bowlsqty 14
Reusable cupsqty 28
Cutlery setsqty 14

Cleaning

Dishpanqty 2
Spongesqty 4
Tea towelsqty 8
Soap dispenserqty 2
First aid kitqty 2
Emergency blanketsqty 6
Fire blanket

Catering

Groceries
- Water - 24 liters
- Sparkling water - 12 liter
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Orange juice - 4 liters
- Apple juice - 3 liters
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Honey - 1 jar
- Lemon tea - 1 box
- Bread - 6 loaves
- Whole grain bread - 4 loaves
- Pistolets - 20 pieces
- Butter - 2 tubs
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Back ham - 1 kilo
- Chicken breast slices - 750 grams
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Eggs - 24 pieces
- Soup vegetables - 2 kilos
- Onions - 1 kilo
- Carrots - 1 kilo
- Potatoes - 3 kilo
- Red lentils - 1 kilo
- Chicken stock - 2 packs
- Vegetable stock - 2 packs
- Diced tomatoes - 8 cans
- Coconut milk - 4 cans
- Rice - 2 kilos
- Pasta - 2 kilo
- Herb mix - 4 sachets
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 can
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mayonnaise - 1 jar
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Mixed nuts - 1 kilo
- Muesli bars - 24 pieces
- Bananas - 18 pieces
- Apples - 18 pieces
- Grapes - 2 kilos
- Cookies - 4 packs
- Napkins - 2 packs
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand gel - 4 bottles
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls

Tips

Pack one compass and one topographic map for each team, plus a few printed route maps at the welcome desk. Do not rely on mobile phones alone, especially where reception is uncertain.
Plan at least one full drink bottle per participant for the hike, then add extra water for cooking and delays. Use coolers for chilled food and thermos flasks for hot drinks.
Count safety equipment by participant where possible: work gloves and safety helmets should be available before the first challenge, while whistles should be issued or assigned to each team.
Keep headlamps, spare batteries, power banks and mobile phones in waterproof bags. Test every headlamp and charge every power bank before packing the backpacks and crates.
Buy and pack food with the collected dietary requirements in front of you. Bring enough reusable plates, bowls, serving spoons and cooking utensils for the full group, not just the people taking part in the first meal.⁣

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a survival hike?: Bring navigation tools, waterproof backpacks and bags, ropes, carabiners, cones, team ribbons, gloves, helmets and whistles. Add headlamps, spare batteries, power banks and charged mobile phones for low-light conditions and emergencies.
How much water should I bring for a survival hike?: Start with one full drink bottle per participant and add extra water for cooking, hot drinks and unexpected delays. Carry the reserve in additional containers or crates rather than relying only on personal bottles.
How many compasses and maps do I need?: Provide at least one compass and one topographic map for every team. Print route maps for the welcome desk and keep one spare set with the emergency equipment.
What cooking supplies are needed for a group survival hike?: Pack portable cooking equipment, gas canisters, cooking pots, cutting boards, a chef’s knife, serving spoons, thermos flasks, reusable plates and reusable bowls. Check the gas supply and clean all equipment at least one day before departure.

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