School Trek - In the Simien Mountains
Ethiopia, School Expeditions, 14 days - from $2,795 (land only)
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.
The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 kgs./33 lbs.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots
Trainers / sneakers
Socks
Technical walking socks (2 or 3 pairs)
Spare laces
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Underwear
Thermal baselayer shirts
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Down jacket
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Thermal gloves
Water bottles 1 Litre / 1 quart (x2)
4 season sleeping bag
Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
Daypack 30 - 40 litres / 2000 cu in
Basic First Aid Kit including: A broad spectrum antibiotic, antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), altitude (Diamox),painkillers, plasters (band-aids) and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).
The following items are optional:
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Selection of dry bags (to keep contents of trek bag dry)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Sleeping bag liner
Thermarest (note: foam camping mats are provided)
Small towel
Trekking poles
Insect repellant– (DEET)
Camera, film, batteries
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Travel clothes
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Small padlock (to lock trek ba
Equipment hire
We regret that it is not possible to hire equipment through KE for this trip.
Note:
Night time temperatures can drop to below freezing, so you need to ensure your sleeping bag and clothing are adequate for these conditions.
