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What to Pack for European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (region Taunus West)

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Everything you need for European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (region Taunus West), Germany — built from the route profile and overnight conditions, with weights and gear picks.

Units
restaurant Food & water

Budget roughly 3.1 lb1.4 kg of food for 2 days (~1.5 lb700 g per day) and carry 2–3 quarts2–3 L of water between resupply points. Dial it in with the food weight calculator, and check the best time to hike European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (region Taunus West) before you go.

check_circle The essentials

Backpack
A 40–60 L pack for a 2-day trip.
Suggested: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L (450 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Tent or shelter
You'll camp 1 night on this route.
Suggested: ADOTEC Gear Ultralight Flat Tarp Small 6.5x4.5ft (70 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Sleeping bag
A 3-season sleeping bag or quilt.
Suggested: Zpacks Summer Quilt (244 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Sleeping pad
An insulated pad for warmth and comfort.
Suggested: Yamatomichi UL Pad 100cm (75 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Hiking shoes
Trail shoes are enough for this route.
Suggested: Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV (215 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Map & GPS
Download the GPX and carry a backup map.
Suggested: Suunto Clipper Compass (5 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Headlamp
For early starts, camp and emergencies.
Suggested: Petzl Bindi Headlamp (35 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
First-aid kit
Blister care, painkillers and the basics.
Suggested: HART Day Hike First Aid Kit (99 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Safety items
Whistle, emergency blanket and fire starter.
Suggested: Fox 40 Micro Whistle (10 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

check_circle Cooking & water

Stove & cook set
For hot meals and drinks at camp.
Suggested: Trail Designs Kojin Stove (16 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

check_circle Clothing

Base layer
A moisture-wicking next-to-skin layer.
Suggested: Craft Extreme Zero Base Layer Short Sleeve (80 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Insulating mid layer
Lows average around 9°C — pack a fleece or light down layer.
Suggested: Janji Auras Ultrafleece Hoodie (133 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Waterproof jacket
Expect rain (~10 wet days/month) — pack a hardshell.
Suggested: OMM waterproof Kamleika Cap (30 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

check_circle Useful extras

Hygiene kit
Toothbrush, biodegradable soap and a trowel.
Suggested: PackTowl UltraLite Face Towel (28 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Repair kit
Tape, cordage and a spare buckle.
Suggested: Igneous Ultralight Repair Kit (14 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

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