Canadian Summits Scrambler
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. Please restrict your luggage to one main bag (your KE trek bag) and one small daypack.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots
Trainers / sneakers for travelling etc
Socks
Underwear
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Baselayer shirt(s)
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Waterproof jacket
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Gloves
Daypack c. 30 litres
Headtorch / headlamp
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottle
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small Towel
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Basic First Aid Kit including: Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, insect repellent, plasters (band-aids), and blister treatment.
Insect repellant
The following items are optional:
Shorts
Gaiters
Travel clothes
Spare laces
Trekking poles (recommended)
Pocket-knife (always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Camera, media, spare batteries
