What do I need to pack?

While there is no universal checklist that applies to every trek, there are certain basics that you should familiarise yourself with when you are preparing:

TREKKING

• Backpack - small day pack for personal items and wet weather gear

• Hiking boots (break them in beforehand)

• Camp shoes - we prefer slip ons (your reward after a long day)

• Wool socks (bring a few pairs of varying thickness)

• Lightweight trekking pants

• Trekking shorts

• T-Shirts (lightweight wool is great)

• Long sleeve mid layer

• Underwear

PERSONAL SUPPLIES

• Sun screen

• Hand sanitiser

• Toiletries

• Quick dry towel

• Biodegradable bar soap

• Face/body wipes

• Biodegradable washing liquid

• Throat lozenges, lip balm

• Medications/medical kit (Ibuprofen, others if necessary)

• Water purification tablets

COLD WEATHER

• Long underwear/Wool thermals

• Sweater

• Fleece

• Waterproof jacket and pants

• Heavyweight pants for high elevations (also good for camp)

• Heavy down jacket

• Winter hat

• Winter gloves

SLEEPING

• We’ll be staying in different forms of accommodation during the treks.

• A sleeping bag will suffice on most treks, although quilts may be provided.

• Sleeping bag liner.

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