Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots
Socks
Trekking trousers (trek pants)
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers (rain pants)
Underwear
Baselayer shirts
Shirts or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Lightweight gloves
Daypack c. 30 litres / 2000 cu in
Headtorch (Headlamp) with spare bulb and batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 Litre (2 pint) x2
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
The following items are optional:
Trekking poles
Trainers / sneakers / sandals for travelling in and rafting
Spare laces
Shorts
Travel clothes
Swimwear
Insect repellant (DEET)
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Camera, film / memory cards, batteries etc
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