School Adventure - Oman Multi-Activity
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
Old trainers or sandals for kayaking
Lightweight thermal or fleece glovesSocksTrekking trousers / pantsWaterproof over-trousers / rain-pantsUnderwearBaselayer shirts (short sleeve & long sleeve)
Shirts or T-shirts (wicking)
Fleece jacket or warm jumper Windproof/waterproof jacket
SunhatWarm hat (for chilly evenings)Eyewear - Sunglasses
Basic First Aid Kit including : Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Immodium), painkillers, plasters (band-aids), and blister treatment, Insect repellent (DEET), antihistamine cream and tablets, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets are a good idea.Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)Water bottles 1 Litre / 1 quart (x2) 3 season sleeping bag
Antibacterial handwash
Washbag and toiletries
Small towel
Swimwear
Small padlock (to lock your KE kit bag)
Daypack - 20 to 30 litres capacity
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
The following items are optional:
Cycle helmet* – see notes
Trekking poles
Sleeping bag liner Thermarest (note that foam mattresses are provided)
Gaiters (useful when walking through thorny sections)Spare laces
Shorts
Beach towel
WetwipesInsect repellant – (DEET)Camera, film / memory cards, spare batteriesPocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Travel clothes
Notes
* We recommend you bring a cycle helmet for anyone intending to ride a camel on day 4. Please note that these animals can be unpredictable and difficult to control, and if you wish to ride, this is at your own risk.
