Kamchatka - Land of Ice and Fire
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)
