Hidden Himalaya of Burma Trek
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. The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 kgs./33 lbs.
You must bring the following items:
Waterproof trekking boots
Gaiters
Trainers / sneakers
Socks
Underwear
Trekking trousers/pants
Waterproof and breathable jacket
Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Base layer shirts
Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
Fleece jacket
Warm jacket (down)
Sunhat or cap
Fleece hat
Eyewear – Sunglasses
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips) Factor 20+
Warm Inner ‘thermal’ gloves or mittens
Waterproof over-mittens
Washbag and toiletries
Small travel towell
Antibacterial handwash
Small padlock (to lock your KE kit bag)
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Daypack 40 litres / 2500 cu in with ice axe loop
Headtorch/headlamp with spare batteries
Trekking poles x 2
Water bottles 1 Litre / 2 pint (x2). (Note that the tube on camelback / platypus type systems can be prone to freezing up in cold conditions)
4 season sleeping bag
Basic First Aid Kit, including: A broad-spectrum antibiotic, antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Immodium), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, Insect repellent (DEET), antihistamine cream and tablets, re-hydration salts (Dioralite) and Malaria prophylaxis
Mountaineering Equipment:
Required for the optional ascent of Phonyin Razi only
4 season mountaineering boots capable of taking crampons (B1/B2 rated)
Mountaineering ice-axe (50 – 70 cm)
10 or 12 point crampons
The following items are optional:
Spare laces
Sleeping bag liner
Pocket-knife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Camera, media, spare batteries
Travel clothes
Notes:
Needle Sports (specialist mountaineering equipment shop)
Needle Sports is the English Lake District's foremost specialist climbing shop supplying mountaineering, rock, ice, alpine and expedition equipment worldwide. Internationally recognised as among the very best of the UK's top technical climbing gear retailers. They have a good range of equipment appropriate for this trip and offer knowledgeable advice both on their website and in store.
View >>http://www.needlesports.com/
