Trekking in Georgia and the High Caucasus
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:
Daypack c.30 litres – 1800 cu in
Minimum 3 season sleeping bag
Sleeping bag liner
Hiking boots
Gaiters*
Trainers / sneakers for camp
Sandals for river crossings **
Socks
Technical walking socks (2 or 3 pairs)
Spare laces
Trekking trousers / pants *
Waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
Underwear
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Thermal base layer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
T-shirts
Headtorch / headlamp with spare bulb and batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Insect repellant
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 Litre / 2 pint (x2)
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Thermal or fleece gloves
A selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Antibacterial handwash
Washbag and toiletries
Trekking towel
Windproof/waterproof jacket
Sunhat
Fleece hat or balaclava
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Small padlock (to lock your KE kit bag)
The following items are optional:
Thermarest (a foam mat is provided)
Shorts*
Travel clothes
Trekking poles
Camera, film, batteries
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Notes
*Note that on some days you will have to walk through areas of undergrowth and full-length trousers will be necessary. You may also wish to wear gaiters on these days. Your trip leader will advise when this is necessary.
**. There are several river crossings encountered on the trek. The most suitable footwear is a pair of open sandals that can be securely fastened and remain comfortable to walk in when wet. Crocs and flip flops are not suitable footwear for river crossings.
