What to Pack for Alta via n. 9 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 9
8-day hike
7 nights out lows ~9°C pack for rain
Everything you need for Alta via n. 9 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 9, Italy — built from the route profile and overnight conditions, with weights and gear picks.
Food & water
Budget roughly 5.6 kg of food for 8 days (~700 g per day) and carry 2–3 L of water between resupply points. Dial it in with the food weight calculator, and check the best time to hike Alta via n. 9 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 9 before you go.
The essentials
Backpack
A 40–60 L pack for a 8-day trip.
Suggested: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L
(450 g)
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Tent or shelter
You'll camp 7 nights on this route.
Suggested: Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp
(139 g)
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Sleeping bag
A 3-season sleeping bag or quilt.
Suggested: Zpacks Solo Quilt 20F
(335 g)
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Sleeping pad
An insulated pad for warmth and comfort.
Suggested: NEMO Equipment Tensor Elite Sleeping Pad
(240 g)
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Hiking shoes
Trail shoes are enough for this route.
Suggested: Zpacks Deluxe Camp Shoes
(152 g)
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Map & GPS
Download the GPX and carry a backup map.
Suggested: Suunto Clipper Compass
(5 g)
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Headlamp
For early starts, camp and emergencies.
Suggested: Petzl Bindi Headlamp
(35 g)
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First-aid kit
Blister care, painkillers and the basics.
Suggested: HART Day Hike First Aid Kit
(99 g)
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Safety items
Whistle, emergency blanket and fire starter.
Suggested: Fox 40 Micro Whistle
(10 g)
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Cooking & water
Stove & cook set
For hot meals and drinks at camp.
Suggested: BRS 3000T Ultralight Titanium Stove
(25 g)
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Clothing
Base layer
A moisture-wicking next-to-skin layer.
Suggested: Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Crew
(113 g)
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Insulating mid layer
Lows average around 9°C — pack a fleece or light down layer.
Suggested: Janji Auras Ultrafleece Hoodie
(133 g)
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Waterproof jacket
Expect rain (~16 wet days/month) — pack a hardshell.
Suggested: OMM waterproof Kamleika Cap
(30 g)
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Useful extras
Trekking poles
Save your knees on the long descents.
Suggested: Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles
(176 g)
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Hygiene kit
Toothbrush, biodegradable soap and a trowel.
Suggested: PackTowl UltraLite Face Towel
(28 g)
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Repair kit
Tape, cordage and a spare buckle.
Suggested: Coghlan's Tent Pole Repair Sleeve
(20 g)
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