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Night climb to Midzor (Stara Planina) with a child
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items Last summer, my son Gavrilo, my husband and I went to the full moon festival that is held every year on Stara Planina. On that occasion, we climbed Midzor, the highest peak in Serbia. The night climb to Midzor is very popular and attracts many people...
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Required wardrobe
Hiking shoes
Backpack
A must-have in backpack
Required wardrobe
All three of us wore this wardrobe on the climb. It doesn't matter if it's a child or an adult, the recommendation is to have a wardrobe that is appropriate for the activities.
A good jacket that keeps the wind out, while allowing your body to breathe and retain heat. A jacket is a very important piece of equipment.
The One™ Jacket in Women's Outerwear | KÜHL Clothing
Provide your child with a quality jacket, especially if you are going at night, as it is colder at night and often windy at the top.
Helly Hansen Jr Vancouver Rain Jacket - Kids - Backcountry
The jacket should also be light so that it doesn't constrict or pose a burden.
Outdoor Research Foray 3L Jacket - Men's - Clothing - Backcountry
Easy and quick to dry, we wore those T-shirts and I had to have two of them. Of course, my son Gavrilo carried his own backpack.
Outdoor Research Echo Short-Sleeve T-Shirt - Women's - Backcountry
Thanks to hiking, I learned a lot about fabrics and what kind of clothes to wear. Merino wool clothes are great because they are comfortable and you don't sweat in them.
Smartwool Merino Short-Sleeve T-Shirt - Men's - Backcountry
You don't have to spend a lot of money on T-shirts, but it's important that they don't make you sweat and that you have more than one in your backpack.
The North Face Adventure Sequoia Shade T-Shirt - Kids' - Kids
Pants shouldn't be tight, or hinder you from climbing and walking. Comfortable, lightweight, and made of quick-drying material.
Utilitas Hiking Zip Off Pants - Men's - Adidas TERREX - Backcountry
If you want the perfect pants for you or your loved ones, I would recommend these. They are not tight, they give you complete freedom of movement. I have to have one of these.
Mountain Hardwear - Dynama Ankle Pant - Women's - Backcountry
As for children's pants, my son wore tracksuits, but it would be preferable if they had pants that were specifically for that activity.
The North Face On The Trail Pant - Boys' - Kids - Backcountry
It is recommended that children wear long sleeves, and always have a spare one.
Columbia Chill River Long-Sleeve Shirt - Kids - Backcountry
It is recommended that long-sleeved clothing also dries quickly.
Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's | Backcountry.com
It's also important to have long sleeves, both because of the wind and because of the sun, which is very hot in the morning.
Outdoor Research Echo Hooded Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's - Clothing
Hiking shoes
These are recommendations for the best shoes. Shoes are the most important thing in hiking because good shoes are half the equipment. They must not slip, protect your ankles, and it is very important to have quality shoes that do not chafe and that w...
I had these shoes and I can say from personal experience that they are excellent. I wore them for years and who knows how many thousands of kilometers I walked in them.
Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot - Women's - Footwear
Great shoes worn by many mountaineers and hiking enthusiasts. A big name in the world of mountaineering.
Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX Hiking Shoe - Men's - Footwear - Backcountry
As for footwear, it is important that, just like for adults, it is comfortable, waterproof, and keeps the foot stable, but above all, because of a child's often unsteady gait, shoes are crucial in hiking.
Salomon XA Pro V8 Mid WP Shoe - Kids - Backcountry
Backpack
What I told my son was that he would carry his own backpack, regardless of its weight. Of course, I didn't overload his backpack so that it was too heavy, but the backpack he was carrying and the weight weren't a problem for him. These are the recomm...
My personal opinion is that a 25L backpack is enough for a child aged 10-11, up to 15 years. This one is quite sufficient,
Court Jester 25L Backpack - Kids' - The North Face - Backcountry
I love backpacks and I could talk about them for days. I have a similar backpack, mine is 40L and it's quite enough for these kinds of tours.
Granite Gear Crown 3 40L Backpack - Women's - Hike & Camp
It is also important to note that it is anatomically important that it is in line with your back, that it does not push you backwards, that it is stable, both for you and for your child.
MILLET Prolighter 22 Backpack - Accessories - Backcountry
A must-have in backpack
Given that it was a night climb and that dawns and mornings on the mountaintop are cold, these are the things we had in our backpack when we went to Midzor.
Whether you go during the day or at night, water is a must. You need to have enough water.
Hydro Flask 20oz Wide Mouth Flex Cap 2.0 Water Bottle - Backcountry
A headlamp makes work easier because your hands are free.
Super Bright LED Rechargeable Headlamp, USB Headlamp 4 Modes IPX5 Waterproof 90° Adjustable for Camping, Hiking, Running, Hunting, Cycling 2026 - $39.99
An essential part of every hiking adventure. A great help and highly recommended to have on the trail. They will make your climb and descent easier.
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles - Hike & Camp
I honestly haven't used it, but I've seen a lot of people at the top use it and from their stories I've heard that it's great and that you can't freeze in it and that it keeps the temperature great. So next time it will be in my backpack.
SOL - SOL Emergency Blanket XL
Excellent, lightweight, doesn't take up much space in your backpack and is a must-have because you never know when the rain will surprise you in the mountains.
Coghlan's - Poncho Emergency Basic
A must-have whether it's summer or winter, day or night. Protect your head and your child's head from wind, sun rays.
Astroman Sun Cape Cap - Outdoor Research - Backcountry
Wherever you relax, enjoy the view thanks to this useful item. A seat that does not let water and moisture through, so that the enjoyment is perfect.
High Quality Foldable Seat Cushions Moisture-Proof Portable Outdoor Seat Pad for Camping, Fishing, Picnics, Beach, Hiking - Durable Grass & Blue, Outdoor Cushion Covers 2026 - $58.99
I don't have to explain too much to you why you need to have this with you.
AMK - Adventure First Aid Kit - Family
Energy bars, dried fruit, fresh fruit and vegetables, plenty of fluids, no sugar and not too salty. Recommendations for every climb.
Skratch Labs - Energy Chews Sport Fuel - Grape
Bring at least two pairs of socks for each member.
Smartwool Performance Hike Full Cushion Crew Sock - Accessories
I don't really recommend it for children, but adults can use sunglasses.
Blenders Eyewear Expose Polarized Sunglasses - Accessories
If your children are returning and you think it's safe for them to wear shorts, feel free to let them wear them. And you can do the same for yourself.
Helly Hansen QD Cargo Shorts 2.0 - Kids - Backcountry