Vesuvius, Pompei & the Amalfi Coast
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
Trainers or sandals
Socks
Underwear
Trekking trousers / pants
Windproof/waterproof jacket
Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Thermal baselayer shirts
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - sunglasses
Daypack c. 30 litres / 1800 cubic inches
Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
Sun protection (including for lips)
Water bottles 1 litre / 1 quart (x2)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Swimwear
Small towel
Basic First Aid Kit including: Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters (band-aids) and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets.
Please note that on this trip, there are a number of occasions when you will need to carry your KE bag for short distances. Some clients have found that a piece of luggage with wheels makes sense for this holiday.
The following items are optional:
Gaiters
Trekking poles
Shorts
Insect repellant - (DEET)
Camera, media, spare batteries
Spare laces
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
