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

Temperatures from 13°C to 25°C

To be able to enjoy our trail, getting in shape prior to the event is strongly advised. We recommend 50-100 km of hiking in the months leading to the event.

To be able to enjoy our trail, conditioning before the event is strongly advised. The gear you will be packing for HIGHLANDER must be tested beforehand for full functionality.

Svaneti in July is experiencing low temperatures as 13°C and high of 25°C. There's going to be many days of rain during the month of July in Svaneti. Svaneti should expect an average of 15 to 22 days of rain, so be sure to bring along a waterproof jacket to stay dry this month!

Temperatures from 13°C to 25°C

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Backpack checklist

BACKPACK

The backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy.

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 in your hiking shoes and break them in prior to the event. The gear you will be packing for HIGHLANDER must be tested beforehand for full functionality.

Look into ultralight backpacking and thru-hiking methods of walking and packing. Bring only the indispensable items in your backpack and do away with the rest. 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 kilograms. The lighter, the better!

< 17 kg

The lighter, the better!

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW WHEN ON THE MOUNTAIN

Weather

Expect fickle and changeable weather. Bring both dry weather and rain clothing, including a cap or hat, gloves, cold-weather long-sleeve t-shirt (preferably wool), hiking trousers as well as rain trousers and a rain jacket.

Food

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

Navigation

To find your way around, you are required to know how to read maps (to be provided by Organizer).

Safety

For your safety, first aid kit is provided by the organizer.

Littering

We believe our participants love and cherish nature and all its beauties. We know you wouldn’t litter, so the organiser will provide a waste bag.

 

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

Dogs are welcome but must stay on the leash at all times. See the rules for more info.

PACKING LIST FOR HIGHLANDER GEORGIA

Items marked with (MI) are MANDATORY ITEMS!

BACKPACK
  • backpack (45-50L) (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
  • start water (1.5-2L) (MI)
  • hydration bladder / water bottles (volume 1.5-2L) + water (MI)
  • water purification filter/drops/ tabs
COOKING
  • gas / alcohol stove and stove fuel
  • cookware & cutlery
  • cup and spoon (reusable) (MI)
  • matches or lighter
  • biodegradable hand sanitizer or soap
SHELTER
  • tent / bivouac sack / + tarp (MI)
  • hammock
SLEEP SYSTEM
  • sleeping bag / bivouac sack (MI)
  • sleeping bag liner
  • sleeping pad / bivouac sack with integrated sleeping pad (MI)
  • pillow
NAVIGATION
  • map and trail instructions (provided by the organizer)
  • GPS track downloaded into the phone/watch or other device (MI)
  • Phone on and working/ reachable (if foreign number – should have roaming)
  • GPS device
CLOTHES
  • warm clothes layer (MI)
  • base layer
  • underwear
  • rain shell (MI)
  • hiking socks
  • bandana / hat
  • boots / trail runners (MI)
  • camp shoes
  • gloves
LIGHT
  • headlamp / flashlight (MI)
  • extra batteries/ power bank (MI)
  • tent light
HYGIENE & PROTECTION
  • toothbrush & biodegradable toothpaste
  • toilet paper - biodegradable
  • soap - biodegradable
  • light towel
  • lip balm
  • insect repellent
  • sunscreen
  • sunglasses
  • first aid kit
  • survival blanket
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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Backpack checklist
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