Trekking the Curzon's Trail and the Kuari Pass
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 whilst trekking should be no more than 15 kgs / 33 pounds.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots
Trainers / sneakers or sandals for river crossings and camp use
Socks
Technical walking socks (2 or 3 pairs)
Spare laces
Trekking trousers / pants
Waterproof overtrousers / rain-pants
Underwear
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Thermal baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
Shirts or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Waterproof jacket
Warm jacket (down)
Sunhat
Warm hat or balaclava
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Warm gloves or mittens
Sleeping bag rated to minus 10 degrees Celsius
Daypack c. 30 to 40 litres
Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 litre (x2)
Antibacterial handwash
Basic First Aid Kit including a broad spectrum antibiotic, antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters (band-aids) and blister treatment, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).
Washbag and toiletries
The following items are optional
Thermarest (note that foam mattresses are provided)
Trekking poles (recommended)
Insect repellant
Scarf or buff
Nailbrush
Small towel
Sleeping bag liner
Travel clothes
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Camera, film / memory cards, batteries
