Gear checklist

Essential Gear List

When you arrive at our briefing point, please have all the gear you intend to take with you packed and ready to go. Also, please be dressed to begin your walk. 

• One small to medium soft bag for the trip that will be stored in your room (maximum 50 litres; no hard suitcases).
• 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 a while 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
• Buff - for wind protection around neck and face
• Sunglasses
• Gloves or mittens
• Shorts and/or zip-off light walking trousers
• Thermal base layer (long-sleeved top and long johns - merino or polypropylene)
• Warm, long pants and a jumper/knit (to wear of an evening)
• Shirts/t-shirts (3 recommended)
• Long sleeve shirt for sun protection
• Comfortable, good quality walking socks, we recommend synthetic or merino
• Underwear
• Lightweight footwear (thongs/sport sandals; to wear at the camps and the lodge)
• Sun hat and sunscreen (small bottle for use during the day)
• Short gaiters or boot protectors are optional but will help keep grass seeds from your socks
• Small towel for use at Camps 1 and 2
• A face washer and personal toiletries
• Water bottle(s) or water bladder (a minimum of 3L total capacity required)
• Head torch (minimum 300 lumens with spare batteries or USB charging cable)
• Travel mug for hot drinks on the track
• Any personal medication, including anti-inflammatories and EpiPens
• Fixomull or thin strapping tape for blisters and rubbing.
• Fly head net (only essential in April, May and September)
• Buff (for wind protection for your face and neck)
• Bathers

Recommended Items

• Power bank for charging cameras and devices
• Camera
• USB-A charging cord

Optional Items

• Small mirror (especially if you wear contact lenses)
• Sleeping bag liner (essential if you choose to spend a night under the stars in our swags)
• Walking poles

We provide

• Basic toiletries (sunscreen, after-sun care, insect repellent, Sorbolene-based moisturiser)
• Lunch container and cutlery
• Rain jacket (3-layer membrane; weatherproof and breathable, available on the morning of departure)
• Bio-degradable liquid soap (also suitable as a shampoo)
• All bedding and sleeping equipment with the exception of a sleeping bag liner.

*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. Thermals are necessary due to their lightweight, quick drying and warm properties.

*There is no laundering of clothes as we have a limited water supply, and our lodgings are remote.

*You’re also welcome to bring your own rain jacket and day pack.

*Please arrange to store any extra luggage you may have (beyond what fits in your 50 litre soft bag that'll be stored in your room) at your hotel.

*Please note that guides will complete a gear check prior to departure. If you are unsure about anything on the gear list, please call us or talk to your local outdoor adventure store. 

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