Walking holiday shopping list

A walking holiday needs more than boots and a backpack. Use this list to prepare the equipment, food and safety items your group will need for each day, including overnight stops and changing weather. Plan water capacity, navigation backups and luggage separately so essentials do not end up in the wrong bag. Buy or check shared camping equipment early, then pack food by day before departure.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Walking sticksqty 6
Backpacksqty 6
Rain coversqty 6
Seat matsqty 6
Reflective vestsqty 6
Water bagsqty 6
Daypacksqty 6

Navigation

GPS devicesqty 2
Compassesqty 3
Paper route mapsqty 6

Equipment

Smartphonesqty 6
Power banksqty 4
Charging cablesqty 6
Headlampsqty 6

Safety

First aid kit
Emergency blanketsqty 6
Whistlesqty 6
Emergency ponchosqty 6

Luggage

Luggage tagsqty 12
Waterproof bagsqty 12
Packing bagsqty 12

Kitchen

Cooking stovesqty 2
Gas canistersqty 6
Cooking potsqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 2
Pocket knivesqty 2
Serving spoonsqty 2

Tableware

Camping platesqty 8
Camping cupsqty 8
Camping cutleryqty 8

Catering

Coolersqty 2
Reusable water bottlesqty 8
Lunch boxesqty 8
Groceries
- Oatmeal - 1.5 kilogram
- Muesli - 1 kilogram
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- Wholegrain wraps - 24 pieces
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilogram
- Chicken breast slices - 1 kilogram
- Eggs - 30 pieces
- Yogurt - 4 liters
- Muesli bars - 36 pieces
- Nut mix - 1,5 kilogram
- Raisins - 500 grams
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Mandarins - 30 pieces
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 kilogram
- Carrots - 1 kilogram
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Avocados - 6 pieces
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Potatoes - 3 kg
- Rice - 2 kilograms
- Whole wheat pasta - 2 kilogram
- Diced tomatoes - 8 cans
- Chickpeas - 6 cans
- Red lentils - 1 kilogram
- Vegetable broth - 2 packages
- Pasta sauce - 4 jars
- Tuna - 8 cans
- Corn - 4 cans
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Curry powder - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 1 jar
- Garlic - 4 bulbs
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Milk - 6 liters
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Honey - 1 jar
- Water - 36 liter
- Sports drink - 12 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 liter
- Chocolate bars - 24 pieces
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 1 bottle
- Hand soap - 2 bottles
- Sunscreen - 4 bottles
- Bandages - 2 boxes
- Blister plasters - 3 boxes
- Disinfectant wipes - 2 packs
- Tissues - 6 packs

Cleaning

Dish brushesqty 2
Tea towelsqty 6
Waste binsqty 2

Tips

Allow enough water capacity for the longest walking day, and check refill points before deciding how much each person must carry.
Pack a paper route map and compass as backup for every walking group, even when GPS devices and smartphones are fully charged.
Give each participant a luggage tag and waterproof bag, then separate overnight luggage from the daypacks used on the trail.
Charge GPS devices, smartphones and power banks the evening before departure; bring the correct charging cables for each device.
Check the first aid kit, emergency blankets, whistles and emergency ponchos at least 2 days before leaving, and replace anything missing or expired.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to pack for a walking holiday?: Pack a backpack or daypack, water bag, rain cover, navigation tools, headlamp and basic safety equipment. For overnight trips, add waterproof luggage bags, packing bags and the cooking and tableware items your group will share.
How much water should I take on a walking holiday?: Carry enough for the distance between reliable refill points, with extra capacity for hot or exposed sections. Check the route at least 3 days ahead and plan for the longest day rather than the average one.
What food should I buy for a walking holiday?: Buy food by walking day and participant, including portable meals, snacks and drinks that do not require refrigeration during the day. Finish the shopping at least 1 day before departure so food can be packed and distributed with the luggage.
Do I need a paper map if I have GPS on a walking holiday?: Yes. Take at least one printed route map and one compass per walking group as a backup if batteries fail or the signal drops. Charge GPS devices and power banks the night before departure.

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