Madeira Walking Week
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:
Hiking boots
Socks
Spare laces
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Underwear
Baselayer (wicking) shirts
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Lightweight windproof/waterproof jacket
Lightweight gloves
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - sunglasses
Daypack c. 25 - 30 litres
Headtorch / headlamp (on some days we will be walking through tunnels – please make sure you have fresh batteries)
Sun protection (including for lips)
Water bottles 1 Litre / 2 pint (x2)
Washbag and toiletries
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Basic First Aid Kit. Including: antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, Insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).
The following items are optional:
Trainers or sandals
Gaiters
Shorts
Towel (for swimming)
Swimwear
Antibacterial handwash
Trekking poles
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Camera, media, batteries
