GEAR AND ACCESSORIES
1 Hiking shoes/boots *see special instructions (you will wear these, do not pack an extra pair of hiking boots)
1 Pair simple, lightweight Camp shoes for night time (incase your hiking shoes get wet) – trainers are fine
1 Backpack* *see special instructions (for trekking)
1 small bag or small suitcase for extra clothing that you do not bring on the trek. (This bag will stored between treks)
1 Baseball Hat or other hat for sun protection
1 Warm hat (wool or fleece) Essential
1 Warm gloves (wool or fleece)
Backpack Rain cover – or pack liner. Strong polythene bags to wrap gear in work well as an alternative
Trekking Poles (Optional – if you like to walk with poles they are good. Not essential)
Flashlight or headlamp (small, lightweight). Head torches are best.
CLOTHING
2 Long sleeve shirts (synthetic, wicking material)
1 Short Sleeve Base layer (synthetic, wicking material)
1 Warm sweater (synthetic or wool) – a fleece is fine
1 Warm jacket (wind stopper fleece is recommended) – a second jumper or fleece with a waterproof jacket works fine
1 Lightweight Down filled jacket – can be ordered from school for SR200
1 Pair warm long pants (synthetic or fleece is recommended)
1 waterproof hiking pants – waterproof overtrousers
4 Pairs of synthetic socks – socks specially for hiking are best – they don’t have seems that cause blisters
1 pair warm wool hiking socks
4 Undergarments (avoid cotton)
1 Small towel or sarong. Sarongs are best. Available from school.
1 Swim suit
1 waterproof jacket (if your outer layer/jacket is not waterproof)
1 Pair thermal underwear (synthetic material)
TOILETRIES
Toothbrush/Toothpaste, Soap & Deodorant
Shampoo/conditioner (small travel size)
Chapstick/Lipbalm, Moisturizer (small travel size)
Toilet Paper (Personal Size)
Feminine Hygiene requirements
Wet Wipes or Hand sanitizer
Sunscreen – at least factor 20. Don’t say “I don’t burn” – you will!
MEDICAL AND OTHER
Sunglasses - optional
Prescription medication
Camera (batteries, film, SD or CF cards as required)
WHAT YOU DO NOT NEED AND MAY NOT BRING
Ipod and other portable music players
Mobile phones
Video Games
Extra snacks and food – causes problem going through customs and immigration.
