Egypt - Sinai Family Adventure
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:
Lightweight hiking boots or robust approach shoes
Trainers / sneakers or sandals for sightseeing and camp use
Socks
Trekking trousers / skirt
Underwear
At least 1 long sleeve shirt with collar (for sun protection)
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Warm jacket (eg. Fleece)
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Thin gloves (for chilly evenings in the desert)
Warm hat (for chilly evenings in the desert)
Sunhat
Swimwear
Scarf or face protection (although rare, sand storms can occur)
Eyewear – Sunglasses (wrap-around are recommended)
Daypack of approx. 20 - 30 litres
Headtorch / headlamp 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 / 1 quart (x2)
2 or 3 season sleeping bag (rated to 0ºC)
Thermarest or similar camping mattress
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Travel towel
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Small padlock (to lock your KE kit bag)
The following items are optional:
*Cycle helmet (for use when riding the camels).
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Spare laces
Shorts
Trekking poles
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Wet wipes
Sealable plastic bags (for daily rubbish)
Camera equipment
Travel clothes
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Toys / games
Books
Notes
* Please note that camels can be unpredictable and difficult to control and if you choose to ride, this is at your own risk.
