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

Lightweight thermal or fleece glovesSocksTrekking trousers / pantsWaterproof over-trousers / rain-pantsUnderwearBaselayer shirts (short sleeve & long sleeve)

Shirts or T-shirts (wicking)

Fleece jacket or warm jumper Windproof/waterproof jacket

SunhatWarm hatEyewear - Sunglasses

Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for detailsSun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)Water bottles 1 Litre / 1 quart (x2) 3 season sleeping bag*

Antibacterial handwash

Washbag and toiletries

Small towel

Small padlock (to lock your KE kit bag)

Daypack c.25 litres

Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)

Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries

The following items are optional:

Cycle helmet(1) – see notes

Trekking poles

Sleeping bag liner Thermarest (note that foam mattresses are provided)

Gaiters (useful when walking through thorny sections)Trainers / sneakers or sandals for camp

Spare laces

Shorts

Wetwipes (note that water for washing can sometimes be scarce)Insect repellant – (DEET)Camera, media, spare batteriesPocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)

Travel clothes

Toys / games / books etc.

Notes

(1)We recommend you bring a cycle helmet for anyone intending to ride mules or camels. Please note that these animals can be unpredictable and difficult to control, and if you wish to ride, this is at your own risk.

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*Available for hire/rental through KE Adventure Travel.

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