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:

4 season sleeping bag

Thermarest or similar sleeping mat

Daypack c.30 litres – 2000 cu in

Robust and waterproof hiking boots

Gaiters

Trainers / sneakers for camp

Socks

Technical walking socks

Spare laces

Trekking trousers / pants

Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants

Underwear

Long johns (thermal underwear)

Shorts

Thermal baselayer shirts

T-shirt and/or casual shirt

Fleece jacket or warm jumper

Waterproof jacket - breathable, fully featured and with a hood

Warm jacket (down)

Thermal gloves

Sunhat

Warm fleece hat

Eyewear - sunglasses

Headtorch / headlamp with spare bulb and batteries

Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details

Sun protection (including for lips)

Water bottles 1 Litre / 1 quart (x2)

Washbag and toiletries

Trek towel

Warm and waterproof over-gloves or mittens

The following items are optional:

Sleeping bag liner

Nailbrush

Antibacterial handwash

Trekking poles

Insect repellant (DEET)

Camera, film, batteries

Pen-knife

Travel clothes

Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)

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