The following is a sample of an individual kit list which would obviously need to be adapted to a particular expedition. The Team would be sent a Kit List specific to their expedition on signing up.

Base Layer:

2 T-shirts
2 pairs thin layer socks
3 pairs heavy duty walking socks
3 pairs underwear
1 set of thermals

Warm Layer/Trekwear:

1 fleece jacket
1 pair gloves and/or mitts
1 wool or fleece hat
1 long-sleeved shirt or equivalent
2 pairs comfortable strong, quick-drying trousers
1 pair comfortable cotton shorts or equivalent

Protective Layer:

1 wide-brimmed sunhat (not baseball cap)
1 waterproof and windproof jacket with hood (sturdy)
1 pair of waterproof over-trousers

Equipment:

1 bathing costume
1 pair walking boots with semi-riogid sole and good ankle support
1 pair sandals with ankle strap or old trainers
1 large rucksack (65 litre minimum)
1 rucksack liner (tough binbag style or sophisticated waterproof bag)
1 day-sack/small rucksack (30 litres, will be carried on main trekking phase)
1 three-season sleeping bag and compression sack
1 sleeping bag liner
1 sleeping mat
1 head torch
3 1 litre water bottle or hydration system (ideally 1 bottle and 2x1 litres hydration systems)
1 pair sunglasses
1 whistle
1 set of: fork/spoon, mug, plate/bowl, (bowl is generally more practical)

Health and Hygiene:

1 washing kit

1 roll toilet paper

1 large pack wet wipes or antibacterial gel
1 insect repellent
1 tube sun block/high factor sun cream
1 tube lip sun block
1 towel (not a beach towel, but a travel size towel)
Sufficient soap (biodegradable) for body, hair, and clothes
Sufficient sanitary products (for females)
Sufficient foot powder (antibacterial)
Sufficient personal medication (ie. ventolin inhalers, skin cream, etc.)
1 personal first-aid kit - to include:
Antiseptic cream/wipes
Assorted plasters
Blister Kit
Antihistamine (not Triludan)
10 x re-hydration sachets, ie. Dioralyte
Painkillers, ie. Paracetamol

Ancillaries:

1 notebook/journal and pen
1 small penknife
1 moneybelt or puch (fits round waist or neck)
1 cheap waterproof watch
1 set of re-sealable plastic bags for waterproofing kit

Group Items (per 3/4 people or tent group):

1 travel sewing kit
1 spare pair of sunglasses
15m of strong synthetic cord (paracord)
1 roll of thick waterproof plastic tape (Gaffa tape)
1 box waterproof matches/lighter

Documentation:

1 passport (must be valid for at least 6 months after return date)
3 passport photos
3 copies of key pages of passport
3 copies of personal contact details

Optional Items:

1 neckerchief/bandana
1 paperback book
1 pack playing cards or similar recreational item (per tent group)
1 or 2 walking poles (collapsible)

NOTE: Kit Lists for specific trips will issued to each Team on sign up.

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