How to make a backpack for the Wool and Silk Road? To optimize your backpack to the maximum, to carry the bare essentials with flights and to avoid loading unnecessary and superfluous weight, here is a list of what can NEVER be missing, without forgetting that the backpack va adapted to real needs related to the type of route and climatic and meteorological conditions.

- At least 2L of water (3 in the warm months / hot drink in the winter);
- Hiking map, credential, guide, sunglasses, pocket knife, flashlight, battery charger, powerbank, camera, smartphone, insect repellent, first aid kit;
- Rain cover or poncho;  
- Airtight bag for valuables and clothing to keep dry in case of rain and waste bag.

- For personal hygiene bring with you toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, bandages and plasters, arnica gel, gel disinfectant, tick forceps, personal medicines . 

- bring some light and nutritious food such as nuts, bars, chocolate, candies, honey (for an energy snack). Pack up some lunch in advance or make sure you go to a town in case you need supplies. Many stops already planned in the stages include refreshment points with local specialties and water supply. In the evening you can then taste the many typical dishes that characterize our Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. Also in this case, as for the overnight stay, we recommend booking.

- are trekking poles necessary? if used at the right size and with the correct technique, the poles assist in the push uphill, help in stability on rough trails, and allow downhill to unload even on shoulders and arms the efforts that would otherwise concentrate largely on the ankles, knees and leg muscles. (from Walking Ultralight By Gianfranco Bracci and Francesco Saliola).