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).

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