Algeria's Hoggar Mountains Trek
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
Socks
Underwear
Thermal (Long John) underwear
Lightweight trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Lightweight windproof / waterproof jacket
At least 1 long sleeve shirt with collar (for sun protection)
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Warm jacket (eg. Thick fleece or down jacket)
Sunhat
Warm hat (for chilly evenings/mornings in the desert)
Gloves
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Daypack of approx. 30 litres / 1800 cubic inches capacity
Headtorch / headlamp and spare batteries
Sun protection (including sunscreen, total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 2 x 1 litre or 2-3 litre platypus hydration pack.
4 season sleeping bag
Ear Plugs
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Baby wipes
Small travel towel
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Small padlock (to lock your KE kit bag)
Cigarette lighter (to burn toilet paper)
Basic First Aid Kit including: a broad spectrum antibiotic, antiseptic cream, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters/blister treatment, glucose tablets and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).
The following items are optional:
Trainers / sneakers or sandals
Spare laces
Shorts
Thermarest (a thin foam mattress is provided)
Sleeping bag liner
Trekking poles
Insect repellant
Camera, spare memory card and battery
Travel clothes
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Notes
Whilst day-time temperatures vary between 20 and 30 degrees centigrade, night-time temperatures can fall below freezing in the desert. We therefore recommend bringing a 3-4 season sleeping bag and a warmer jacket such as a down-filled jacket.
Please note that binoculars are not allowed in Algeria. If found they will be confiscated at customs.
