Listed below is the most detailed packing list of a Dafeng Summit Trek. There are some definitely important items that maybe neglected including walking boots, waterproof and sunglasses.
You will definitely need a high-cut or at least a middle-cut walking boots to do this trip. Waterproof is necessary. The shoe rims do not just protect your feet getting wet they also protect your ankles.
You will also need the rainproof for sure. Whether it's raincoat or umbrella. And also for your gears, the dry bags are very useful and the rain cover over your pack is also necessary to keep things dry.
A: Clothing
01. Outdoor Jacket (Necessary: to protect you from wind, light rain)
02. Fleece (Necessary: warm-keeping)
03. Extra Base Layer (Necessary in case it gets wet from sweating)
04. Quick-drying base layer (optional)
05. Down Jacket (Necessary: warm-keeping)
06. Other clothes (base layers/under wears)
07. Hiking boots – high cut (Necessary: protect your ankle, water proofing)
08. Camp site shoes?optional: light, alternative shoes when the other one gets wet?
09. Socks (Necessary: strong and warm keeping)
10. Hat (Necessary: protect you from the sun)
11. Warm Hat (Necessary: protect you from the wind)
12. Gloves (Necessary: to protect your hands from the cold temperature)
13. Sunglasses (Necessary: protect your eyes from the sun/snow)
14. Hair band (Optional)
B: Hiking
01. Water Bottle (Themol, Necessary: 1L to 1.5L)
02. Head Torch and its batteries (Necessary as it involves activities in the dark)
03. Walking Poles (Necessary: to protect you while walking in the snow/steep sections)
04. Knee-protector (Optional)
05. A big pack or a duffle bag – 30L or larger (Necessary for putting your stuff)
06. Day pack (Necessary)
07. Rain Cover and Rain proof (Necessary)
08. Dry bags (Necessary: used for things inside your pack for double protection)
09. Snow-cover (Necessary: to keep your shoes and lower part of pants dry in the snow)
C: Camping
01. Sleeping bags (Necessary: Comfort TEM between -5 to -15)
02. Sleeping tent (Necessary: 3-season tent)
03. Sleeping mattress (Necessary: foam or air)
04. Cooking stove, pots, gas canisters(Necessary)
D: Others
01. Utensils (Necessary)
02. Lunches (Necessary: recommended to be high energy snacks)
03. Personal regular medicines (Necessary)
04. Toiletries (Necessary: including toothbrush/paste, sun block, lip oil, trash bag, etc)
We make recommendations based on our years of experiences hiking at Dafeng. Although this is only a suggested list. If you are not certain whether you should bring something you are welcome to email us to ask for our advice.
Route: Chengdu - Mount Siguniang
Route: Chengdu - Mount Siguniang
Route: Chengdu - Mount Siguniang