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 / 2400 cubic inches

Headtorch / headlamp and spare 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)

Washbag and toiletries

Antibacterial handwash

The following items are optional:

Spare laces

Travel clothes

Sleeping bag liner

Beach wear

Towel

Trekking poles

Insect repellant – (DEET)

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)

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