Yukon, Alaska and the Gold Rush
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. It is best to bring layered clothing options so you can dress appropriately as temperatures can fluctuate widely and Yukon weather can be unpredictable.
You must bring the following items:
Substantial and comfortable hiking boots
Trainers / sneakers for travelling and camp use
Socks
Underwear
Trekking trousers / pants
Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 1 long sleeve)
Thermals (evening use)
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Waterproof jacket with hood
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Warm fleece gloves
Daypack c. 30 litres
Headtorch / headlamp and spare batteries
Insect repellant
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 litre / 1 quart (x2)
3 season sleeping bag (inflatable sleeping mats are provided)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Towel
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Personal first aid kit, including: a broad spectrum antibiotic, antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Immodium), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, insect repellent (DEET), and re-hydration salts (Dioralite), glucose tablets, and multi-vitamin tablets are a good idea.
The following items are optional:
Sleeping bag liner
Shorts
Travel clothes
Spare laces
Trekking poles (recommended)
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Camera, media, spare batteries
