Gear + Clothing Discount

Soul Treks has partnered with the gear experts at Summit Hut to give you a generous 20% discount at their one-stop online shop (or at one of their two storefronts if you live in Tucson, AZ). 

​Summit Hut has a huge selection of terrain-appropriate boots; if you live in Tucson, be sure to take advantage of their fantastic custom fitting service—their staff is very knowledgeable and generous with their time and expertise!

​Your discount code is good for a single shopping excursion, so load up your cart for all your walking and hiking gear needs, for your Crete adventure and beyond!

​Summit Hut has a wide range of gear, including the Soul Treks-tested and highly rated Osprey Talon 22 day pack, outdoors-specific travel luggage, packable sun hats, quick-drying clothes, trekking poles, and more.

Shop online at Summit Hut here: www.SummitHut.com

Soul Trekkers enjoy a
​one-time 20% discount!

RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST

Here's what to bring on our adventure!

Show up on the morning of departure with just the items on your Soul Treks Packing List. Have everything you need for the week packed in a small suitcase, with your daypack on your back. Leave your remaining European travel items in storage at your hotel in Chania, where you can pick them up upon your return there at the end of your Soul Treks week.
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Choose outdoor clothing that's lightweight, fast-drying, comfortable and packable.
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• Your Passport
• Suitcase(s) (we'll provide important luggage recommendations and helpful packing strategies once you register)
• Good daypack with hydration bladder and strong waist belt (20-30 liter capacity); we highly recommend the Osprey Talon 22
• Good, sturdy, professionally-fitted, well-broken-in hiking boots, suitable for scree and rocky terrain. Be sure to break in new boots well before our trip. You should be able to walk 4 to 6 miles in your boots comfortably. Summit Hut in Tucson, (and online), has a huge selection of terrain-appropriate boots; if you live in Tucson, be sure to take advantage of their fantastic custom fitting service—their staff is very knowledgeable!
• Collapsible trekking pole​
• Sandals or flip-flops for the beach and after hiking
• Packable sun hat with a broad brim or visor
• 1 Pair lightweight long pants
• 1 Pair shorts
• 2 Short-sleeved T-shirts
• 1 Long-sleeved shirt
• Lightweight, waterproof, breathable rain jacket, with hood
• Fleece or sweater for cool evenings
• Swimsuit
• Underwear
• Good socks: synthetic, moisture-wicking socks are recommended; cotton socks are not advised for hiking, as they will quickly cause blisters
• Personal toiletries + medicine
• High-SPF sunscreen
• Small flashlight
• Soap for hand-washing your clothes
• ​Chamois-type pack towel for the beach​

• Optional: journal, book, packable pillow, camera, iPad/tablet, international adapter and charging device(s) for your electronics

Packing Tips