Don't be fooled HIGHLANDER is NO walk in the park!

Temperatures up to 25°C

To fully enjoy HIGHLANDER, we strongly advise you to prepare physically beforehand. We recommend you backpack around 200 km during the months leading to the event. During your physical preparations, don't forget to test the gear also.

Murtenica climate is a combination of moderately continental and mountainous climates, influenced from different directions including the Carpathian Mountains and the Black Sea, the Adriatic and the Mediterranean Sea. Therefore, expect fog, rain, and cold in the morning and over 25°C weather during the day. Bring well-made and durable all-weather hiking clothing suitable for layering.

Temperatures up to 25°C

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BACKPACK

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

HIGHLANDER backpack

BACKPACK

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

A fully packed backpack, excluding food and water, should not weigh over 17 kg.

Follow all recommendations that are available through social networks HIGHLANDER Serbia.

If you have any doubts, feel free to send us questions at the e-mail address serbia@highlanderadventure.com

< 17 kg

The lighter, the better!

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW WHEN ON THE MOUNTAIN

Weather

Expect changeable weather with a high chance of rain.

Clothing and shoes

Bring clothes for dry and rainy weather, a cap or hat, gloves, a long-sleeved shirt for cold weather (wool is best), long trousers as well as trousers and a jacket with a waterproof outer layer to protect you from the wind and rain. As for the material, we recommend merino wool, which is excellent for its characteristics (especially for underwear). Footwear must be tried on and worn before arriving at the HIGHLANDER itself. We recommend bringing a spare pair of sneakers or slippers, during the periods of your stay in the camp, to relieve the pressure on your feet, which are under strain all day long.

Food

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

To prepare food, you need to carry a burner and gas, as well as dishes. It is important to think about food preparation and adapt your eating habits to a stay in nature that takes place for several days

Camping

Certain equipment is necessary for sleeping and preparing food. It is necessary to have a tent, a waterproof wing or a bivouac bag, a sleeping bag in order to have a real hiking experience. We recommend that you find out about the weight of each individual item that is carried in a backpack for camping purposes.

Navigation

In order to navigate the trail, you must be able to read a map (provided by the organizer) and a compass.

Safety

For your safety, all participants must bring a first aid kit.

Accessories

A few days in nature without the possibility of using electricity means that it is necessary to think about external batteries, which are needed to charge all smart devices, which the participants of the HIGHLANDER event rely on.

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 are forbidden. Litterers will be disqualified and banned from applying to any future HIGHLANDER events.

Dogs

Dogs are welcome but must always stay on a leash. See the Rules for more info.

PACKING LIST FOR HIGHLANDER Murtenica, Serbia, FOR LYRA download the Checklist

*Items marked with (MI) are MANDATORY ITEMS!

BACKPACK
  • backpack (60L) (MI)
  • backpack liner/cover
  • dry bags (2-5L)
  • ziplock bags
  • trash bag (provided by organizer) (MI)
FOOD & DRINKS
  • meals divided by days (provided by organizer)
  • snacks
  • hydration bladder / water bottles (volume 4L) + water (MI)
  • water purification filter/drops/ tabs (MI)
COOKING
  • gas / alcohol stove and stove fuel (MI)
  • matches or lighter
  • cookware & cutlery (MI)
  • biodegradable hand sanitizer or soap (MI)
SLEEP SYSTEM
  • sleeping bag / bivouac sack (MI)
  • sleeping pad / bivouac sack with integrated sleeping pad (MI)
  • sleeping bag liner
  • pillow
SHELTER
  • tent / bivouac sack / hammock + tarp (MI)
NAVIGATION
  • map and trail instructions (provided by the organizer) (MI)
  • map cover (provided by the organizer)
  • compass (MI)
  • GPS device
CLOTHES
  • warm clothes layer (MI)
  • quick drying clothes (MI)
  • rain shell (MI)
  • hiking pants or shorts (MI)
  • underwear
  • hiking socks
  • bandana / hat
  • gloves
  • boots / trail runners (MI)
  • camp shoes
LIGHT
  • head torch / flashlight (MI)
  • extra batteries
  • tent light
HYGIENE & PROTECTION
  • toothbrush & biodegradable toothpaste (MI)
  • toilet paper - biodegradable (MI)
  • soap - biodegradable (MI)
  • light towel
  • lip balm
  • insect repellent
  • sunscreen (MI)
  • 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 (MI)
  • money (MI)
  • a copy of itinerary left with family or friends (MI)

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