Trails and Rivers of Laos
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:
Hiking boots
Gaiters
Socks
Underwear
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Thermal baselayer shirts
Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
Sunhat
Sunglasses
Daypack 30 litres / 1800 cu in.
Headtorch/Headlamp with spare bulb and batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 Litre (1 Quart) x2
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
The following items are optional:
Swimwear
Travel clothes
Trainers /sneakers or similar
Spare laces
Trekking poles
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Penknife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
Camera, media, spare batteries
