Exploring the Anti Atlas
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
Lightweight thermal or fleece glovesSocksTrekking trousers / pantsWaterproof over-trousers / rain-pantsUnderwearBaselayer shirts (short sleeve & long sleeve)
Shirts or T-shirts (wicking)
Fleece jacket or warm jumper Windproof/waterproof jacket
SunhatWarm hatEyewear - Sunglasses
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)Water bottles 1 Litre / 1 quart (x2) 3 season sleeping bag*
Antibacterial handwash
Washbag and toiletries
Small towel
Daypack c.25 litres
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
Small padlock (to lock your KE kit bag)
The following items are optional:
Trekking poles
Sleeping bag liner Thermarest (note that foam mattresses are provided)
Gaiters (useful when walking through thorny sections)Trainers / sneakers or sandals for camp
Spare laces
Shorts
Wetwipes (note that water for washing can sometimes be scarce)Insect repellant – (DEET)Camera, media, spare batteriesPocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Travel clothes
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)
Notes:
*Available for hire/rental through KE Adventure Travel.
