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:
Trainers / sneakers or sandals for camp
Socks
Technical walking socks (2 or 3 pairs)
Spare laces
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Underwear
Shorts
Thermal baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
Shirts or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Lightweight windproof/waterproof jacket
Sunhat (wide brimmed)
Warm hat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Lightweight thermal gloves
Daypack c. 30 - 40 litres / 2000 - 2500 cu. in.
Head-torch / head-lamp with spare batteries
Water bottles 1 Litre / 1 Quart (x2)
3 season sleeping bag*
Thermarest or similar sleeping mat*
Wash bag and toiletries
The following items are optional:
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc)
Trekking poles
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Camera, film, batteries
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Travel clothes
Sleeping bag liner
Small towel
Antibacterial handwash
Sewing kit
Small padlock
Equipment hire
Items marked * can be hired through KE Adventure Travel. Please make all hire requests at least 6 weeks prior to the trip departure date.
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