Oman - Desert and Dhow Adventure Holiday
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. Items in italics are optional.
You must bring the following items:
Approach shoes or lightweight hiking boots
Socks
Trekking trousers or long skirt
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers (it can rain in the desert)
Underwear
At least 1 long sleeve shirt with collar (for sun protection)
Casual shirts and/or T-shirts
Warm jacket (eg.. Fleece) *(1)
3 season sleeping bag*(1)
Lightweight windproof / waterproof jacket
Sunhat
Warm hat (for chilly evenings in the desert)
Eyewear – Sunglasses
Daypack of approx. 30 litres / 1800 cubic inches capacity
Headtorch / headlamp with spare bulb and batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 litre / quart (x3)
Or, 3 litre / quart Camelbak hydration system
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial gel or ‘waterless’ soap. *(2)
A supply of wetwipes *(2)
Small towel
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Small padlock (too lock your KE trek bag)
The following items are optional:
Shorts (only when away from towns) *(3)
Wrap-around skirt*(3)
Spare laces
Trekking poles
Sleeping bag liner
Travel clothes
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Camera, film or memory cards, batteries
Notes
*(1) For the December trip when night-time temperatures can fall below freezing in the desert, we recommend a 4 season sleeping bag and a warmer jacket such as a down-filled jacket.
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*(2) Water is extremely limited during the camel trek. There will always be enough drinking water but depending on the state of wells etc, washing water will not always be available.
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*(3) As Oman is an Islamic country, modest dress is preferable in the towns and cities. Shoulders should be kept covered, and full length trousers/skirts are recommended.
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Note that it is not possible to carry camping mattresses during the camel trek. Blankets are provided for sleeping on in the desert and mattresses are provided on the dhow.
