Equipment List
FCN – Kids in the Carbbean
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. Items in italics are optional.
Feet
Lightweight hiking boots
Trainers/sneakers and/or sandals
Socks
Technical walking socks
Spare laces
Legs
Trekking trousers / pants
Underwear
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Shorts
Torso
Baselayer shirts for walking
Casual shirts and/or T-shirts
Loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirt with collar (for sun protection)
Fleece jacket or similar
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Head
Sunhat with wide brim
Eyewear – Sunglasses
Other
Daypack c.20 to 30 litres / 1200 – 1800 cu. in. (depending on how much of the kids' stuff you need to carry)
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles
Insect repellant – (75 – 100% DEET)
Travel clothes
Swimwear
Washbag and toiletries
Small towel
Antibacterial handwash
Wet wipes
Torch / flashlight and batteries
Trekking poles
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Camera, film / memory cards, batteries
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