Trekking the craters of Mount Cameroon
The following checklist should help you with your packing. Your packed trek bag must not weigh more than 15kg. 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 (waterproof)
Gaiters
Trainers / sneakers
Socks
Underwear
Trekking trousers/pants
Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Wicking baselayer shirts
T-shirt and/or casual shirt
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Windproof/waterproof jacket
Gloves
Waterproof over-gloves or mittens
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - sunglasses
Daypack c.25 litres
Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
Sun protection (including for lips)
Water bottles 1 Litre / 1 quart (x2)
Sleeping bag rated to 0°C (comfort rating)
Thermarest or similar sleeping mat
Washbag and toiletries
Nailbrush
Antibacterial handwash
Trek towel
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Water purification tablets
Basic First Aid Kit including: A broad spectrum antibiotic, antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), altitude (Diamox), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, Insect repellent (DEET), and re-hydration salts (Dioralite)
The following items are optional:
Sleeping bag liner
Shorts
Spare laces
Travel clothes
Trekking poles (recommended)
Camera, film, batteries
Pen-knife (remember to put all sharp objects in hold baggage
