Hank's Tour du Mont Blanc Packing List (ultralight: 4.5 kg/10 lbs)

Hank Leukart shows what to pack for the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) to walk with an ultralight, 4.5 kilograms/10 pound-backpack of gear. Includes outtakes and behind-the-scenes video from the trip where he made his film, Meet Me in the Alps. (Watch the film here:    • Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) Hike: Meet H...  )

You can use this helpful website http://www.montourdumontblanc.com/uk/ to plan your route and book many accommodations online. A detailed version of my Tour du Mont Blanc packing list, including product brands and models, is below.

BACKPACK
Osprey Exos 38
Osprey Ultralight Raincover

WALKING
Trailrunners: Salomon XA Pro 3D
Sandals: Crocs Classic Clogs or sport sandals (consider ditching to save weight)
Poles: Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork Trekking Poles
1L plastic bottle

SLEEPING
Sleeping bag liner: Sea to Summit Thermolite Reactor Extreme

CLOTHES
Convertible pants: Prana Stretch Zion
Synthetic athletic shorts (women may prefer leggings or running tights)
Synthetic short-sleeve T-shirt: Columbia Men's PFG Zero Rules
Synthetic short-sleeve button-down shirt: Kuhl Konquer SS (consider ditching to save weight)
Synthetic long-sleeve shirt: Columbia Silver Ridge Lite Long-Sleeve
Running socks (2): Darn Tough Coolmax Vertex Tab No Show Ultra-Light Cushion socks
Warm hiking socks (1): Smartwool Hike Medium Crew socks
Underwear (3): Exofficio Men's Give-N-Go Sport Mesh 6-inch Boxer Brief (Exofficio also makes underwear for women)

OUTERWEAR
Rain shell: REI Rhyolite
Synthetic-filled insulation layer: Rab Xenon X Hoodie
Glove liners: Mammut glove liners
Warm hat: Black Diamond NM Merino Wool Beanie
Sun hat: Baseball cap or Outdoor Research Sombriolet-style
Sunglasses with case

FIRST AID
Ibuprofen
Moleskin and Compeed
Nail scissors
Needle tweezers
Knife: Leatherman Squirt PS4 Multi-Tool
Ear plugs (4)
Duct tape (wrapped onto hiking poles)

TOLIETRIES
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Sunscreen
Lip balm with sunscreen
Soap
Shampoo
Hand sanitizer
Anti-perspirant
Towel: REI Multi Towel Lite Medium

ELECTRONICS
iPhone 7+ or Samsung Galaxy Phone S8+ (both waterproof)
Gaia GPS app
Headphones
Headlamp: Black Diamond Revolt headlamp (with batteries and charge cable)
Dry bag: Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil
6-foot, three-outlet extension cord
Southern Europe plug adapter
2-outlet USB charger
Phone charge cable
Tripod: Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight tripod (for most cameras) or Pedco CellPod Tripod (for phones)

PERSONAL
Passport
Wallet
ATM card
Credit card
200 Euros
Guidebook: The Tour of Mont Blanc by Kev Reynolds (consider Kindle app version)
Deck of cards

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