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:
Water bottles 1 Litre / 2 pint (x2)
3 to 4 season sleeping bag*
Daypack c.30 litres – 1800 cu in
Hiking boots
Socks
Trainers / sneakers or sandals for camp
Technical walking socks (2 or 3 pairs)
Spare laces
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
Underwear
Shorts
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Thermal baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Lightweight windproof/waterproof jacket
Down/synthetic fill jacket – useful for high camps on early and late season departures.
Sunhat
Fleece hat or balaclava
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Lightweight thermal or fleece gloves
The following items are optional:
Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Sleeping bag liner
Thermarest (note that foam mattresses are provided)
Antibacterial handwash
Washbag and toiletries
Towel
Trekking poles x 2
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Camera, film, batteries
Travel clothes
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Small padlock (to lock your KE kit bag)
Flavouring for drinking water eg. Vit C tablets/powdered juice (water is purified by iodine on trek, and you might wish to hide the taste)
Equipment hire:
*Available for hire/rental through KE Adventure Travel
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