The heart of Hamar Daban. Hiking in the Baikal region

Equipment and accessories:

• a backpack for women with a volume of at least 70-80 liters, for men 80-90 liters.;
• polyurethane mat;
• a plastic bag or a hermetic bag (inserted inside the backpack to protect it from moisture);
• head lamp;
• sunglasses;
• sleeping bag — temperature regime depending on the time of the year and the place of travel;
• spoon, mug, knife;
• rain cover — only for routes where the temperature is above freezing;
• matches sealed in polyethylene or plastic packaging or a lighter;
• an individual first-aid kit (with the necessary set of personal and specific medicines no more than 200 grams by weight. A roll of Band-Aid is required);
• photo camera;
• thermos flask or plastic bottle;
• have protective equipment against bites of blood-sucking insects on routes (mainly on routes where the temperature does not drop below zero);
• sunburn products (required in the mountains and traveling on the water);

Clothes, shoes, etc.:

• underwear — at least 2-3 sets;
• thermal underwear (set, depending on the time of the year. Jacket + tights) — 1-2 pcs.;
• trousers are light, athletic, for daily wear, depending on the time of the year;
• jacket, fleece, etc. 1-2 pcs. (preferably made of modern materials);
• storm suit – jacket + trousers. Availability is mandatory (In summer, protection from wind and rain. Jacket – better insulated with a hood (according to the time of the year. As a rule, it must be available in the mountains and on Lake Baikal. Trousers – protection from wind and moisture. In the cold season, you can use a ski suit, etc., depending on the climatic conditions));
• simple (or trekking) socks — 2-4 pairs;
• wool socks (trekking, insulated) — at least 2 pairs;
• shoes 2 pairs, worn (for summer — trekking boots and sneakers with thick soles or sneakers + rubber boots with a liner and a warm insole (recommended for water routes on Lake Baikal));
• lightweight sneakers are optional (for traveling, recreation centers, on trains, etc.);
• trekking poles are recommended only for hiking routes, combined at the discretion of the participants.
  Note: During the day in the mountains, the sun is active and snowmelt is possible, so shoes should have good water-repellent properties. (Rubber boots (in addition to boots) – at the discretion of the participants);
• warm sports cap — 2 pcs. (in summer, a cap with a visor + a beanie);
• personal hygiene products (toothbrush and paste, toilet paper, etc.);
• gloves in summer are a simple 2 pairs. In winter and climbing – insulated gloves – 1 pair and very warm mittens – 1 pair;

Important! It is mandatory to have the following documents on the entire route: a passport, a compulsory medical insurance policy, a birth certificate for the child, a certificate from a therapist if there are chronic diseases (the tourist assumes responsibility for his health on the tour).

The requirement for a set of "personal belongings" is nothing superfluous and heavy, since in addition to them you will have to carry food (about 600-800 grams per day per person) for the entire route and group equipment (tents, axes, boilers, etc.).