Essential Packing List

When packing we suggest being organised and following this list by Objective Gap Safety; it will make your life much easier and you will be able to spot things being planted on you. Items you will often use need to be in a compartment that can be easily reached.

Essential list	Provided by
	Money belt – with a clip fastener, Day sack: 15 - 20L max.
	First Aid kit + sterile needle set.
	Head torch/small torch. The Petzl Zipka or Tikka LED head torch is recommended.
	Hats appropriate to environment and Sunglasses, Sun cream- with high UVA protection.
	Water bottle (perhaps with built in purification filter) + purification tablets.
	Penknife/leatherman – make sure it’s not in your hand luggage when flying!
	Sleeping bag liner- cotton or silk, Mosquito net. Insect repellent – suggest with DEET content of 30 -50% or use organic variants eg PreVent.
	Travel Towel, Wet wipes/alcohol wipes – keeping hands hygienic will prevent diarrhoea.
Useful items
	Series of stuff sacks for clothes, gadgets etc.
	Sleeping bag or lightweight quilt/poncho.
	Padlock (for rooms and suitcases + small chain – combination not key). Door Lock.
	Whistle/rape alarm. Contraceptives.
	Mug & knife, fork & spoon.
	Mini binoculars – ideal for birds and wildlife (thoroughly recommend).
	Compass - if travelling in remote areas.
	Cagoule/waterproof jacket/poncho. Travel head pillow. Travel wash.
	Medical book – Bugs Bites and Bowels, Traveller’s Health or Rough Guide to Travel Health.
	Tupperware of useful things, Masking tape, String, Matches, Sewing kit.
Electrical Goods
	Universal adaptor. Solar chargers for Ipods/mobiles.
	Digital camera, Digital card reader – for ease of downloading photos onto Internet.
	Mobile phone, Sim card reader protector.
Clothes and Footwear	We suggest only taking the minimum; good cheap clothes can be bought overseas. If you are going to harsh climates or trekking, then a little more warm clothing may be needed, but layering is the best solution. Don’t take any military style clothing and avoid white clothes (difficult to keep clean).
	2 x long baggy cotton or linen trousers, 2 x cotton long sleeve shirts.
	A few T-shirts, 2 pairs shorts, Swimwear, Fleece or sweatshirt, 1 x non-crease skirt (for the girls).
	Sarong or equivalent- (ideal for visiting temples/mosques).
	Wash bag (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, liquid soap/soap in dish, razors)
Footwear	We suggest you are likely to need:
	Pair of sturdy footwear. Trainers/ cross trainers or Gore-Tex walking boots.
	Pair of flip-flops or sandals

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