Reunion - Paradise Island
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
Trainers / sneakers or sandals for beach use
Socks
Underwear
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Shorts
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Thermal baselayer shirts
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Sunhat or cap
Warm hat
Eyewear - sunglasses
Lightweight thermal or fleece gloves
Daypack 40 litres/ 2400 cubic inches
Headtorch / headlamp and spare batteries
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose, etc.)
Water bottles 1 litre / 1 quart (x2)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Basic First Aid Kit, including: A broad spectrum antibiotic; insect repellent (DEET); antiseptic cream; throat lozenges; diarrhoea treatment (Diocalm or Immodium); painkillers; plasters and blister treatment; and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets are a good idea.
The following items are optional:
Spare laces
Travel clothes
Sleeping bag liner
Beach wear
Towel
Trekking poles
Camera, media, spare batteries
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Small padlock (to lock your KE kit bag)
Note:
During the holiday you will have time away from your main baggage and will need to pack your rucksack accordingly. You will not have access to your main bag from Day 2 to Day 4 (3 days, 2 nights), and from Day 6 to Day 9 (4 days, 3 nights).
