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
Trainers / sneakers
Socks
Trekking trousers /pants
Underwear
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / pants
Baselayer shirts
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirt with collar (for sun protection)
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Lightweight thermal or fleece gloves
Daypack c.30 to 40 litres / 1800 –2000 cu in (depending on how much of the kids' stuff you want to carry)
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles (approx 1 litre / quart per person)
Swimwear
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
Head torch/ headlamp and spare batteries
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
The following items are optional:
Spare laces
Shorts
Trekking poles
Wet wipes
Travel clothes
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Camera, film / memory cards, batteries
Toys / games / books etc
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