School Adventure - In the Drakensberg
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
Socks
Underwear
Trainers / sneakers
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
Shorts
Long johns (thermal underwear)
At least 1 long sleeve shirt with collar (for sun protection)
Thermal baselayer shirts
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Lightweight windproof/waterproof jacket
Sunhat
Warm hat or balaclava
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Warm fleece gloves
Daypack 30-35 litres / 2400 - 3000 cu in.
Torch / flashlight and spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1litre / 1 quart (x2)
Washbag and toiletries
Small Towel
Antibacterial handwash
3 to 4 season sleeping bag
Thermarest or similar camping mattress
The following items are optional:
Spare laces
Sleeping bag liner
Travel clothes
Trekking poles
Insect repellant (DEET)
Camera, media, spare batteries
Binoculars
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)
Equipment hire:
We regret that it is not possible to hire equipment through KE for this trip.
