School Adventure - Andes to the Amazon
School Adventure – Ecuador – Andes to the Amazon
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. Items in italics are optional.
Feet
Hiking boots
‘Teva’ style trekking sandals
Technical walking socks (2 or 3 pairs)
Legs
Lightweight trekking trousers
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers
Underwear
Shorts
Long johns
Torso
Thermal baselayer shirt
Casual shirt and/or T-shirts – fast drying recommended
Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Head
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear – Sunglasses
Hands
Gloves
Other
Daypack 25 - 30 litres
Headtorch with spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit
Sun protection
Water bottles 1 litre x 2
Selection of bags (to keep trek bag and rucsac contents dry)
4 season sleeping bag
Sheet sleeping bag or sleeping bag liner
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
Swimwear
Travel clothes
Insect repellant – (75 – 100% DEET)
Camera, memory card, batteries
