Equipment checklist

Lightweight hiking boots

Hiking socks – 3 thick pairs 2 thin pairs.

Lightweight long sleeve trekking shirts

Trekking poles

Long sleeve cotton t-shirt

Long leg lightweight combat trekking pants, zip off are good.

Windproof jacket/windbreaker

Lightweight rain jacket

Comfortable underwear

Woolen or peaked hat

Sunglasses

Gloves

Quick dry towel

Water purification tablets or drops

soap, small facecloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, tea tree oil and a small waterproof toiletry bag or dry bag to carry them in.

Water bottles

Dry bag

Chapstick

Dry fruits, chocolate, muesli and energy bars

Some ordinary plastic bags to keep things in, eg dirty laundry Baby wipes Tissue paper.