The White Mountains of Crete
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
Gaiters (may be required on pre-summer trips)
Socks
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Underwear
Baselayer shirts
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Midlayer fleece top
Warm fleece jacket
Waterproof jacket
Lightweight thermal gloves
Warm hat
Sunhat
Eyewear - sunglasses
Daypack c. 25 to 30 litres capacity
Sun protection (including for lips)
Water bottles 1 Litre / 2 pint (x2)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Headtorch / headlamp (in case of power cuts)
Basic First Aid Kit including: Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters (band-aids) and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).
The following items are optional:
Trainers or sandals
Shorts
Towel (for swimming)
Swimwear
Trekking poles
Camera and batteries
Spare laces
Penknife (for picnic lunches)
