Expedition Kit List:
Essential Items:
Photocopies of your passport and cash cards in case the originals are lost or stolen; the copies should be packed separately from the original documents
Passport
Spending money & ATM card
Suggested Items:
70-80-litre Backpack
Small day sack (30-35 litres)
Separate internal waterproof liners for backpack and day sack
Small dry bags/Stuff sacks to compartmentalise backpack and day sack
Bum bag
Clothing/Footwear for Project work & trek:
lightweight, quick drying, loose fitting long-sleeved tops and trousers for evenings.
long shorts or cropped trousers
loose-fitting t-shirts
Well worn, comfortable and sturdy walking shoes or boots
Pair of Trainers (for wearing in the evening after your day’s trek)
Pair of Trekking Trousers
Pair of convertible trekking trousers, which can double up as shorts
Lightweight fleece or jumper for cool evenings and early morning
Pair of heavy duty gardening/work gloves
Socks
Lightweight Waterproof jacket or Poncho
Hat, ideally with wide brim
Sunglasses (with high UV protection)
Clothing/Footwear for Leisure and Beach:
Nice sets of clothing for going out in the evening or to save for the end of your expedition
Girls: 2-3 vest tops (these are for R&R days & when you are in camp not for project work)
Shorts
Flip flops
Swim wear
Antibacterial hand sanitiser
Head torch with batteries (inc spares)
Project Supplies:
Notebook and pens or pencils
Insect repellent spray (ensure contains DEET or equivalent)
Sunscreen lotion with a minimum SPF 30
Water bottles (min 1 litre capacity).
Bedding and Bathing:
Sleeping bag liner or tailored sheet from home (cheap cotton is best)
Pyjamas/Nightwear
Personal washing kit (we recommend bringing biodegradable soaps and shampoos)
Lightweight travel towel
Sleeping bag, 1- 2 seasons only (cheap, lightweight, synthetic type)
Personal Supplies:
Personal Mess kit - Plate/Mess Tin, mug (plastic, tin or a hardy travel mug are best), Cutlery
Underwear
Anti-malarial tablets
Travel wash for clothes
Sanitary products
Personal first aid kit (see below for suggested contents)
Earplugs & eye mask if you are a light sleeper
Lip Balm with high SPF
Wet wipes/Baby wipes/Tissues
Talcum Powder – good for keeping your feet and other sweaty areas dry and preventing chafing.
Contact lenses & solution (if applicable)
A roll of twine and several bungees for setting up hammocks and tarpaulins
A pocket knife although make sure it is small and packed in your hold luggage
Water Purification Tablets – ESSENTIAL (Ensure you have enough to treat up to 40 litres)
Personal First Aid Kit: Below is a suggested contents list:
Personal medication e.g. prescription drugs/inhalers
Plasters
Steri-strips for wound closure
Crepe bandage 7.5cm
Painkillers
Antiseptic wipes and Iodine Solution for wound/bite cleaning/sterilising
Antihistamine cream and tablets
Anti-diarrhoeal tablets (e.g. Loperamide, Imodium)
Decongestant (e.g. Sudafed)
Throat sweets
Re-hydration sachets X 10 (e.g. Diarolyte)
Tweezers
Scissors
Antacids
Talcum Powder –good for keeping your feet dry
Zinc oxide tape/Compeed or Second Skin for blister treatment
Optional Items:
Diary or journal
Camera with batteries/battery charger
Mobile phone
Personal stereo/MP3 player
Binoculars
Wildlife field guide
Books
Adapter
Sewing kit
Spare batteries and film/Memory card
