Highlander Velebit gear list: what’s in my pack

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Our Highlander Velebit gear list includes everything you’ll need for five days of hiking across Croatia’s highest mountain range

I recently completed the Highlander Velebit, a 104km 5-day trek across the Northern Velebit and Paklenica national parks in Croatia. The Velebit is one of Highlander Adventure’s collection of organised treks and therefore requires a slightly different mix of gear than what I’d pack for an independent trek.

To help future trekkers get the balance right, I’ve put together my usual post-trip gear list of everything I packed. Where possible, I’ve included links to the gear I carried for reference.

Highlander Velebit gear list

As the trek is only five days long with four nights of camping, I encourage trekkers to go as light as possible. I kept my pack below 15kg which included two litres of water and all my photography gear.

If you’re hiking as part of a pair or group, then it’s possible to travel lighter by sharing equipment. Additionally, as meals are distributed en route, there’s no need to carry provisions along the entirety of the trail.

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Camping gear

Inside my tent
Atlas & Boots Inside my Jack Wolfskin tent

On the trail

Clothing

I hiked in September while the climate in Croatia was still hot and dry. I didn’t use my waterproof gear or my warm clothing. Only during late evening did I put on my light down jacket and it was usually unzipped.

That said, mountain weather is capricious at the best of times, so I would never advise against packing these items. A case in point is the 2017 inaugural Highlander Velebit when it rained throughout the entire five days of the trek.

Peter on the Highlander Velebit carrying his backpack
Predrag Vuckovic I kept my pack sub-15kg, but trekkers can go lighter

Cooking System

  • Stove and fuel
  • Saucepan
  • Bowl (optional – I often use my saucepan)
  • Mug
  • Cutlery
  • Snacks (optional – food is supplied)

Electronics

Aside from the head torch, these items are all optional (although I’ve never seen anyone on the trail without at least a smartphone).


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Lead image: Atlas & Boots

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