Jordan Active
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:
Approach shoes or lightweight walking boots
which are suitable for scrambling
Pair of training shoes for the canyon day – these shoes are likely to get wet
Training shoes or sandals for sightseeing and camp use
Technical walking socks (2 or 3 pairs)
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Underwear
Shorts
Travel pants
At least 1 long sleeve shirt with collar (for sun protection)
T-shirts
Warm jacket (eg. Fleece)*
Lightweight windproof / waterproof jacket
Swimwear
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
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 litre / 1 quart (x2)
Camera, film or memory cards, batteries
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small Towel
The following items are optional:
Sleeping bag liner
Trekking poles
Thermarest (a foam mattress is provided)
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Small padlock (too lock your KE trek bag)
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Spare laces
Notes:
*For trips in November, December and February when night-time temperatures can fall below freezing in the desert, we recommend a warm (down-filled or equivalent) jacket and thermal baselayers.
As Jordan 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.
