Pack light, really light
On a rail trip you carry your own bag on and off trains, sometimes up station stairs. A medium suitcase or a 40 to 50 litre rucksack is plenty. On Wayfold trips your main bag goes ahead between hotels, so you only carry a day pack on most days.
Layers, not bulk
Mountain lines climb quickly and the weather changes with them. A light fleece or wool jumper, a waterproof jacket and a warm hat cover most days in the north, even in summer.
Shoes for walking
Bring comfortable walking shoes with a good grip. For our walking trips, light boots that you've already worn in work well.
For the train
A refillable water bottle, a small snack bag, a book and a charging cable. Many trains have sockets, but not all of them.
Documents
Keep your passport, travel insurance details and your trip notes in one place. Your trip leader holds all the train and ferry tickets.
