The below hiking items are required for your safety and comfort in the mountains. You will have your suitcase every evening, and for each day’s bike ride, you will carry a light pack with only the necessary items to keep the weight to a minimum. Your backpack carries your water, snacks (we recommend a bar, dried fruit, trail mix, or similar), a rain jacket, an extra layer, sunscreen, and a personal first aid kit. These items cover the wide range of weather we may encounter, even in the spring and fall.  

Required for Biking

• 5 - 10 liter outdoor specific day pack with a hip belt  

• Sturdy hiking sneakers for bike riding and light hiking

• Comfortable shoes to wear on rest days and in the evenings 

• Waterproof hiking jacket 

• Insulation layer (mid-weight fleece or lightweight puffy) 

• 3-4 Wicking t-shirts (not cotton) 

• 1-2 Wicking long-sleeved shirt(s) for cool mornings or sun protection

• 2-3 Lightweight pants, capris, or shorts (your comfort/choice) 

• 4 Pairs of synthetic or wool socks

• 2-3 Chamois (padded bike shorts)

• Underwear/sports bras 

• 1 Wool or fleece hat 

• 1 Sunhat 

• Sunscreen 

• Personal first aid kit (band aids, blister pads or moleskin, antibiotic ointment. Note: only bring items that you know how to use) 

• A small Ziplock bag for carrying your trash, toilet paper, etc. 

• 1 Waterbottle (550ml – 750ml) 

• Trail snacks 

• Backpack liner, trash bag, dry sacks, or Ziplock bags to keep your pack’s contents dry in the event of unexpected rain

• 1 Hiking scarf/buff (optional) 

• 1 pair of fingerless biking gloves (optional)

• Toilet paper (optional) 

Other Clothing for the Evenings and After Hiking

• The country B&Bs where we stay are relatively casual. You may pack one nicer outfit (jeans or business casual) for dinner.  

• Tip: most clients wish they had brought less ‘down-time’ clothing. Avoid overpacking by considering what items can be worn more than once. A suggestion is to bring 2-3 tops and 1-2 bottoms for the evenings. You will wear your biking clothing all day and change clothes in the evening.  

• Please bring comfortable walking shoes. Do not bring high heels, wedges, or any shoes unsuitable for walking on gravel.  

• Layers to wear in the evening if it is chilly  

• Sleepwear 

Other Items

• Toiletries, personal choice 

• Electrolytes for your water bottle (optional) 

• Sunglasses 

• Swiss Army knife or pocketknife (optional) 

• Travel plug adaptor 

• Charging cords 

Packing Tips

• Do not wear any cotton items in the mountains. Cotton holds moisture, making it heavy and likely to make you cold after you sweat. It is important to wear proper moisture-wicking layers.

• Please remember our luggage requirements, which are sent in our pre-tour emails, when choosing your suitcase and packing your items.

• If you have questions about the packing list or any of the specific items, please email contact@atharaadventures.com.

We offer more details about everything on this packing list, including suggested items and where to buy them on our blog Know Your Gear. You will notice suggestions in the blog for making economical choices with your clothing and equipment. Finally, remember the luggage restrictions when packing your items. 

If you have additional questions, please email contact@atharaadventures.com and we are more than happy to assist so that you are comfortable with the items you’re bringing.