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Temperatures from 5°C to 20°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.

Aseer's climate is moderate. The climate of Soudah is moderate throughout the year with temperatures rarely exceeding 25 °C (77 °F) in the summer and not rising to more than 15 °C (59 °F) in the winter. Due to Soudah's altitude, the climate is around 10 °C (18 °F) cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia. Bring well-made and durable all-weather hiking clothing suitable for layering.

Note - The checklist for other formats differs from the one-day Lyra format.

Temperatures from 5°C to 20°C

Get your backpacking checklist here

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. For Lyra format, we suggest a maximum of 10 kg.

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. For Lyra format, we suggest a maximum of 10 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!

< 12 kg

The lighter, the better!

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW WHEN ON THE MOUNTAIN

Weather

Expect dry and sunny weather with low humidity and colder nights.

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 and Lyra a special physical map will be provided by the Organizer.

Safety

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

Currently dogs are not allowed.

PACKING LIST FOR HIGHLANDER ASEER - for Lyra download the Checklist

*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

Get your backpacking checklist here

Backpack checklist

Note - The checklist for other formats differs from the one-day Lyra format.

BACKPACK

BACKPACK

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW WHEN ON THE MOUNTAIN

PACKING LIST FOR HIGHLANDER ASEER - for Lyra download the Checklist

*Items marked with (MI) are MANDATORY ITEMS!

BACKPACK

FOOD & DRINKS

COOKING

SLEEP SYSTEM

SHELTER

NAVIGATION

CLOTHES

LIGHT

HYGIENE & PROTECTION

PERSONAL ITEMS & GEAR

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