Tour Des Six: equipment

Useful advice on what gear to take with you

Here's some useful advice on what to pack in your rucksack in order to tackle the Tour to the best.

• Put the bulkiest items and those you don't think you'll need on the way up at the bottom of your rucksack (sponge bag, change of garments, clothes for the evening etc)
  
  
• Pack the heaviest items in the central part, close to your back 

  
  
• Items you'll need on the way up and you'll want close at hand (wind stopper, gloves, fleece, water bottle, energy bars etc.) should go at the top
  
  
• Use the rucksack pockets for small items (sunglasses, camera, sun lotion, lip salve etc.)

Remember that disposable slippers and sleeping bag liners are available at the hut but you can use your own if you have one - cut down on waste.