Example Kit Lists
The exact items you will need on trek will
depend on the respective event and is usually
provided via the charity after you've signed
up for an event - but the checklist below will
give you an idea of what is required for most
trek and bike challenges:
Trek Events
- Medium sized rucksack or a holdall, not a suitcase,
for main luggage
- Small daypack to carry your water, camera, snacks etc
during the trek
- Sleeping bag
- Trekking pole(s) - optional but past participants have
found them very helpful
- Leather, or waterproofed fabric, hiking boots (must be
worn in) with ankle support, thick soles and spare laces
- 3/4 pairs of specialist trekking socks (worn in) and inner
socks (if you use these)
- Trainers
- T/shirts - 4/5 (the charity usually provides these)
- Sweatshirt
- Long shorts/ trousers to trek in
- Waterproof/windproof jacket and trousers
- Warm jacket (fleece) and trousers
- Woollen hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal underwear
- Towel
- Personal toiletries (Ideally, biodegradable washing products)
- Small personal medical kit - antiseptic cream, plasters,
knee support, pain killers, insect repellent, sting relief, diareze/immodium,
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) to manage diarrhoea etc
- High-factor sun cream and lip salve
- Wet wipes
- Blister kit - Compeed plasters are particularly effective
- Vaseline/talcum powder
- Toilet paper
- Matches
- Earplugs (in case of snorers!)
- Sun glasses
- Sun hat
- Two water bottles (enough for 2 litres) or camel back/platypus
- Isotonic drink powder or tablets, energy bars/chocolate/nuts
- Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) - at least 1 sachet per day
recommended to replace electrolytes and prevent dehydration from excercise
Eg Boots
ORS
- Strong torch - head torches are ideal
- Plastic bags (to protect sleeping bags/clothes from rain,
for dirty washing etc)
- Camera and plenty of film/memory card space
- Passport (most countries require you to have at least 6
months validity from date of arrival)
Bike Events
- NB Bikes are usually provided on all these events
- Medium sized rucksack or a holdall, not a suitcase,
for main luggage
- Small daypack or bike bag to carry your water, camera,
snacks etc during the ride
- Sleeping bag
- Cycling helmet and gloves
- Trainers or cycling shoes
- Casual shoes for the evening
- Socks - one pair per day
- T-shirts - 4/5 (the charity usually provides these)
- Sweatshirt
- 2/3 pairs of cycling shorts
- Waterproof/windproof jacket and trousers
- Thermal underwear
- Towel
- Personal toiletries (Ideally, biodegradable washing
products)
- Small personal medical kit - antiseptic cream, plasters,
knee support, pain killers, insect repellent, sting relief, diareze/immodium,
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) to manage diarrhoea
- High-factor sun cream and lip salve
- Wet wipes
- Vaseline/talcum powder/Sudacrem
- Toilet paper
- Matches
- Earplugs (in case of snorers!)
- Sun glasses
- Sun hat and neck scarf
- Two water bottles (enough for 2 litres) or camel back/platypus
- Isotonic drink powder or tablets, energy bars/chocolate/nuts
- Oral Rehydration Salts
(ORS) - at least 1 sachet per day recommended
to replace electrolytes and prevent dehydration
from excercise e.g. Boots
ORS
- Strong torch - head torches are ideal
- Plastic bags (to protect sleeping bags/clothes from rain,
for dirty washing etc)
- Camera and plenty of film/memory card space
- Passport (most countries require you to have at least 6
months validity from date of arrival)
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