Gear checklist

Essential Gear List 

• Waterproof Jacket (Goretex or similar)
• See our footwear guide for specific recommendations for this walk.
  
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We can not over-emphasise the importance of appropriate footwear. Running shoes, sand shoes, elasticised boots and similar are not acceptable. Boots/shoes must be worn in to minimise the risk of blisters. If you haven’t worn your boots for awhile please dust them off, take them for a walk and make sure the soles are still firmly attached to the boot. There is nothing worse than your boot failing on day one. You will be unable to commence the walk without the appropriate footwear, so please feel free to contact us for more details. We are more than happy to discuss footwear with you.

• Polar fleece jacket (preferred) or woollen jumper/pullover 
• Light jumper (warm)
• Beanie 
• Daypack
• Shorts and/or light walking trousers
• Thermal base layer (long-sleeved top and long johns - merino or polypropylene; 2 sets preferred)
• Warm, long pants (evening camp wear)
• Shirts/t-shirts (merino or polypropylene; 3 recommended)
• Socks (3 pairs recommended)
• Underwear
• Lightweight indoor footwear (thongs/sports sandals; for camp)
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat  
• Travel towel or body chamois (for swimming; light and quick-drying)
• Water bottle(s) or water bladder
• Travel mug for hot drinks out on the track
• Any personal medication, including anti-inflammatories and EpiPens
• A small bottle of hand sanitiser to use whilst on track. You can refill at the camp each evening.

Recommended Gear List

• Walking poles
• Swimming costume
• Camera
• Ankle gaiters

* DENIM AND COTTON CLOTHING ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR WALKING

* Tip: Layering of clothing has long been the basis for dressing in the outdoors and the gear list above follows this principle. When the temperature drops, we add another layer of insulation; if it rains, we add a rain shell on top and when it’s warm and dry, we strip off a layer.

*  Aim for one set of warm clothes for evening and another set to wear whilst walking. 

 * If you are unsure about anything on the gear list, please call us or talk to your local outdoor adventure store. 

We provide

• All bedding and linen
• Lunch container and cutlery
• Basic toiletries (sunscreen, after sun care, insect repellent, Sorbolene-based moisturiser; available at camp)
• Biodegradable liquid soap (also suitable as a shampoo; available at camp - we would appreciate it if you used our soap,
  as it is phosphorus-free and suited to our greywater systems).