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Equipment Checklists

hat clothing and equipment to take is normally cause for more consideration than any other aspect of preparing for an adventure travel trip. We regularly receive reams of advice and suggestions, good and bad, as to what equipment is needed for our trips. However, since being suitably equipped is the single most important consideration contributing to your welfare, we have provided the following information which we ask you to examine in a flexible manner, adapting it where you feel necessary to your own outdoor experience or preference.

There is a fine balance between taking too much and too little, especially considering that you need to equip yourself for all extremes of climate. Over the years we have seen all extremes, from trekkers who have brought everything but the kitchen sink, to others with the bare minimum.

For information to help you select the best type of clothing and equipment for your trip. Please see our Clothing and Equipment Guide. In addition see our Links page for details of specialist retailers who will be able to offer further advice and assistance with purchasing new clothing or equipment.

GENERAL CHECKLIST
The following basic checklist should help you with your packing for any of our trips. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your clothing equipment down to a minimum. Your packed trek bag, should weigh no more than 15 kilograms (33 pounds.) Please remember this is just a checklist and you do not necessarily need to bring everything that is listed below. Use your own experience and judgment to make your decision.
Light and expedition weight thermal tops Fleece jacket or pullover Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional) Waterproof shell jacket (preferably breathable fabric) Lightweight thermal gloves Underwear (4) Shorts (2) Lightweight cotton long trousers/pants Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms Sun hat or scarf Warm fleece hat or light balaclava T-shirts (2) Thin, lightweight (inner socks) (4)	Sunglasses with UV protection Sleeping bag rated to 0 degrees (3/4 season) Head lamp (eg Petzl) spare bulbs & batteries Small padlock to lock trek bag Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicine) Plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag Daypack (35-40 litres/2500-3000 cubic inches) Camping mattress, eg thermarest pad Water bottles (2) Toiletries Small wash towel Footwear appropriate to the trip Waterproof shell trousers/pants (preferably breathable fabric)

In addition to the items listed in our general checklist you will need to take the following on your KE trekking trip:

• Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
• Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
• Fleece or wool trousers/pants
• Trekking/Hiking boots with spare laces
• Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
• Footwear for around camp, eg running shoes and/or sandals
• Gaiters
• Telescopic trekking/ski poles (optional)

Please read the trip dossier for specific clothing and equipment requirements.

In addition to the checklists for general and trekking equipment above, and depending on the trip you have chosen, various items of mountaineering equipment may also be required, eg:

• Mountaineering boots and crampons (preferably step-in bindings) with front points.
• Mountaineering harness.
• Mountaineering ice-axe (60-75cms long - depending on your height and personal preference.)
• 120cms (4ft) climbing sling and two locking carabiners
• Telescopic ski-sticks (optional)
• Prussik loops
• Climbing helmet

Most if not all of this equipment will be needed for any KE trip that crosses steep, snow-covered ground, or which includes sections of glacier travel. Our recommendation that you take no more than 15 kilos (33 pounds) of trekking equipment does not include your plastic boots, ice axe, crampons or harness/carabineers. (During the trek, climbing hardware will be carried separately from your personal trek bag, in group bags until needed).

Please read the trip dossier for specific clothing and equipment requirements

MOUNTAIN BIKING CHECKLIST
The following basic equipment checklist should help you with your packing. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment down to a minimum. NB. this is just a check-list . We are not asking you to bring everything on this list, much will depend on personal preference. As a general rule, cyclists will need similar clothing to trekkers. The one additional (essential) item is good quality padded cycling shorts (loose and baggy, as previously discussed).
Cycling helmet Fleece headband (to keep your ears warm) Lightweight long sleeved thermal shirt Lightweight windproof biking jacket T-shirts (3) Padded cycling shorts - baggy style Underwear (4 pairs) Lightweight trekking boots Sandals Camelbak or 2 x 1 litre water bottles & cages Sleeping bag Small padlock & spare keys Toiletries Thermarest	Sunglasses Fingerless biking gloves Waterproof (breathable) jacket Fleece jumper (eg Polartec 200) Light weight ‘trekking style’ pants Warm cycling tights Socks (4 pairs) Cycling shoes Spare laces Small towel First aid kit (See Health and Medicine) Head lamp eg. Petzl Zoom (spare bulb & battery) 4 large plastic bags (for keeping items dry in KE kitbag)

Mountain bikes
Your Bike must be at least an “entry level” Mountain Bike. For example, Kona Fire Mountain, Trek 4500, Scott Yecora, Specialized Hardrock Comp, Claud Butler Cape Wrath - or similar. Front suspension is highly recommended. If you are in any doubt about the suitability of your bike, please contact the KE office.

In order to minimise your expense outlay for trekking and climbing equipment, we are usually able to offer a range of equipment for hire/rent. Equipment availability and prices are provided to clients upon booking or are available on request. Contact Us Please note we are not usually to arrange the hire/rent of mountain bikes.

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