Vanuatu Volcano Hiking
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
Training shoes /Sneakers or similar
Underwear
Socks
Trekking trousers / pants
Waterproof over-trousers / rainpants
Thermal baselayer shirts
Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Swimwear
Sunhat Eyewear – Sunglasses
Daypack 30 litres
Headtorch/Headlamp with spare batteries
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 Litre (1 Quart) x2
Washbag and toiletries
Small towel
Lightweight silk or cotton sleeping bag liner
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
Basic First Aid Kit including: Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Immodium), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, Insect repellent, antihistamine cream and tablets, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets are a good idea.
The following items are optional:
Trekking poles (recommended)
Antibacterial handwash
Spare laces
Scarf or neck buff
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Camera, media, batteries
Penknife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Travel clothes
