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Temperatures from -4°C to 15°C

To be able to enjoy our trail, starting a conditioning regimen prior to the event is strongly advised. (We recommend 200 km of hiking in the months leading to the event). The gear you will be packing for HIGHLANDER must be tested beforehand for its full functionality. 

Max. average temperature on Lošinj in January is around 10ºC with temperatures often going below 0ºC in the evening/during the night. Average relative humidity in January is around 74%, so you can expect some rain, strong wind among other weather conditions awaiting on an island. Bring well-made and durable all-weather hiking clothing suitable for layering.

Temperatures from -4°C to 15°C

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Backpack checklist

BACKPACK

The backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Practice with a 5-7 kg backpack and gradually increase to 15-17 kg. 

HIGHLANDER backpack

BACKPACK

The backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Practice with a 5-7 kg backpack and gradually increase to 15-17 kg. 

Make sure you can walk comfortably in your backpacking shoes and break them in before the event. 

Look into ultralight backpacking and thru-hiking methods of walking and packing. Bring only the indispensable items in your backpack and choose natural materials wherever possible.

Merino wool is great (especially for underwear) for its quick-drying, anti-fungal, and anti-odor properties.

A fully packed backpack, excluding food and water, should not weigh over 17 kg (10 kg for Lyra). The lighter, the better!

< 17 kg

The lighter, the better!

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW WHEN ON THE MOUNTAIN

Highlander travel informations

Weather

Max. average temperature on Lošinj in January is around 10ºC with temperatures often going below 0ºC in the evening/during the night. Average relative humidity in January is around 74%, so you can expect some rain, strong wind among other weather conditions awaiting on an island.

Bring dry weather and rain clothing, including a cap or hat, gloves, cold-weather long-sleeve t-shirt (preferably wool), hiking pants, rain pants, and a rain jacket.

Food

For reheating food, you will need LPG or alcohol/gasoline.

Navigation

To find your way around, you must know how to read gpx maps and use a compass. For Orion a special physical map will be provided by the Organizer.

Safety

On the trail and at checkpoints is our Medical Team, we are cooperating with Croatian Mountain Rescue Services (HGSS) BUT for your safety, all participants must bring a first aid kit.

Littering

We believe our participants love and cherish nature and all its beauty. We know you wouldn’t litter, so please bring a waste bag for your litter.

Littering on and around trails, checkpoints, and mountain lodges is forbidden. Litterers will be disqualified and banned from applying to any future HIGHLANDER events.

Dogs

Unfortunatelly, due to the tough terrain dogs are not allowed at this event.

PACKING LIST FOR HIGHLANDER VELEBIT

*Items marked with (MI) are MANDATORY ITEMS!

BACKPACK
  • backpack (up to 50L)
  • backpack liner/cover
  • dry bags (2-5L)
  • ziplock bags
  • trash bag (provided by organizer) (MI)
FOOD & DRINKS
  • camping food divided by days (provided by organizer)
  • snacks
  • start water 3L (MI)
  • hydration bladder / water bottles (volume 4L) + water (MI)
  • water purification filter/drops/ tabs (MI)
COOKING
  • backpacking stove (MI)
  • cookware & cutlery (MI)
  • matches or lighter
  • biodegradable hand sanitizer or soap
SLEEP SYSTEM
  • sleeping bag / bivouac sack (MI)
  • sleeping bag liner
  • sleeping pad / bivouac sack with integrated sleeping pad (MI)
  • pillow
SHELTER
  • tent / bivouac sack / hammock + tarp (MI)
NAVIGATION
  • map and trail instructions (provided by the organizer)
  • compass (MI)
  • GPS device
CLOTHES
  • warm clothes layer (MI)
  • base layer
  • underwear
  • rain shell
  • hiking socks
  • bandana / hat
  • camp shoes
  • gloves
LIGHT
  • head torch / flashlight (MI)
  • extra batteries
  • tent light
HYGIENE & PROTECTION
  • toothbrush & biodegradable toothpaste
  • toilet paper - biodegradable
  • soap - biodegradable
  • light towel
  • lip balm
  • insect repellent
  • sunscreen
  • sunglasses
  • first aid kit (MI)
  • survival blanket (MI)
PERSONAL ITEMS & GEAR
  • watch
  • duct tape
  • trekking poles
  • gaiters
  • knife
  • pen and paper
  • phone/camera
  • national ID card of passport
  • money
  • a copy of itinerary left with family or friends

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