TREKKING GEAR LIST

This extensive trekking gear checklist details the gear your need and what to pack for your multi-day trek, when your sleeping and eating arrangements have been taken care of.

I have made recommendations to help you navigate through the many options out there.

TIPS: • The most important items of gear are: Boots, socks, backpack, gear that keeps you warm and dry (e.g. gortex jacket). You will not regret investing in these items.

• Save money on gear that is not directly related to your enjoyment e.g beanie, t-shirts/ shorts, trekking poles, hat.

• Check whether your trekking provider includes items in your trek package or are available for rent e.g sleeping bags, sleeping mat, down jacket.

• Borrow what you can, but don’t borrow hiking boots!

• Learn how to pack and use your gear - you can own the best backpack but it will soon be- come the worst if it’s not fitted and packed correctly. Same with trekking poles - you need to know how to adjust the height for the terrain and how to use them efficiently.

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a Item Qty Recommendation Notes FOOTWEAR Hiking boots 1pr Scarpa Terrra GTX Next Level - Scarpa Delta Thongs/sandals 1pr Socks - Light 3pr Wigwam Hiker Pro Socks - Warm 2pr Bridgedale Trekker (W) Bridgedale Trekker (M) Spare Boot laces 2 Trekking Laces

PANTS Trek Pants 1pr ArcTeryx Parapet (W) ArcTeryx Rampart (M) Trek Shorts 1pr Salomon Wayfarer (W) Salomon Wayfarer (M) Soft Shell Pants 1pr Marmot Limantour (W) Marmot Limantour (M) Track Pants 1pr Waterproof Pants 1pr Marmot Minimalist (W) My recommendations are high Marmot Minimalist (M) quality, though depending on your hike you can go cheap.

UNDERWEAR Underpants 4pr Exofficio (W) You don’t have to go fancy, Exofficio (M) however sports underwear do have benefits. Base Layer Bottom 2pr XTM Thermal Pants (W) XTM Thermal Pants (M)

TOPS T-shirt/base layer 2 Northface ambition (W) Northface T-Shirt (M) Travel shirt 1 Merino Tee 2 XTM Merino (M) Base Layer Top 2 XTM XTM Thermal Base (M) Rain Jacket Gore Tex 1 ArcTeryx Beta (W) ArcTeryx Beta (M) Down/Primaloft Jacket 1 ArcTeryx Atom LT (W) ArcTeryx Atom LT (M)

Trekking Poles 1pr BD Trail Ergo Cork Gloves 2pr XTM Waterproof Glove XTM Merino Gloves

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a Item Qty Recommendation Notes HEADWEAR Cap/sunhat 1 Marmot Hiking Cap Beanie 1 Northface Beanie Buff 2 Buff Original Sunglasses 1 Liive vision heavy Take a spare pair if possible Balaclava 1 XTM Merino Headtorch 1 Black Diamond Cosmo Take spare batteries

BAGGAGE Daybag 40-50L Max 1 Osprey Exos 38L Duffle Bag 80L 1 Tatonkna 85L Check whether your trekking company provides a bag. Dry Bags 1-3 Sea To Summit Dry Sack Various sizes - one for your day- bag and others to separate gear/keep dry.

SLEEPING Sleeping bag 1 STS Trek 3 Sleeping Bag Liner 1 STS Thermolite Reactor Sleeping Mat & 1 STS Ultralight Repair Kit

HYDRATION Hydration Pack 1 Osprey 2L Nalgene 2 Nalgene 1L

TRAVEL Wallet 1 Passport & Vaccination Cards 1 Passport photos 4 e-ticket 1 Cash Correct currency if you need to pay for a Visa on arrival Travel Insurance information Notebook/Journal/Pens 1 Book 1 Watch 1 Phone & Int charger Spare battery/chargers for electronics

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a Item Qty Recommendation Notes MEDICAL Travelers Medical Kit 1 Travel Medicine Kit Personal Medication

TOILETRIES Wilderness Wash 1 S2S 250ml Med or biodegradable Microfibre towel 1 S2S Drylite Hand Sanitiser 2 Toothpaste / Floss 1 Toothbrush 1 Tissues /Hankerchief Wet Ones S2S Wilderness Wipes Sunscreen 1 Bushman Plus Lip balm (UV) 1 Deodorant 1 Roll on Sanitary items Hair ties 3 Hairbrush/comb 1 Moisturiser 1

OTHER GEAR Electric tape (small rolls) 2 Repair anything with this Cable ties Safety pins / sml sewing kit Swiss army knife / multi tool 1 Water Filtration

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