Guide companies will generally include group cooking equipment, tents, sleeping pads, and water filters. Check with your guide company ahead of time to be sure you understand what gear is provided. To Shangwe Safaris gear includes group cooking equipment, tents, sleeping pads and water filters. Check with us ahead of time to be sure you understand what gear is provided.
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Travel Documents
- Airline tickets (confirmation and itinerary)
- International health card (immunizations listed)
- Passport photos (2)
- Valid passport
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Travel Equipment
- Luggage
- Luggage locks
- Luggage tags
- Travel wallet
- Passport/money belt
- Sleeping bag liner
- Travel plug adapters (D and G)
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Travel Clothing
- Wicking, quick-dry boxers or briefs
- Wicking, quick-dry sports bra (for women)
- Synthetic or wool T-shirt
- Long-sleeve, travel-friendly shirt
- Lightweight, travel-friendly pants
- Bathing suit (optional; for hotel pools)
- Casual shoes
- Mid-weight wool or synthetic socks
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Climbing Equipment
- Day pack (25–35 liters)
- Pack cover
- Sleeping bag comfortable to 15°F (dependent upon season, weather forecast and personal preference)
- Waterproof hiking boots
- LED headlamp with extra batteries
- Trekking poles
- Heavy-duty duffel bag (95 liters; no wheels or rigid handles)
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Climbing Clothing
- Wicking, quick-dry boxers or briefs (3)
- Wicking, quick-dry sports bra (for women)
- Heavyweight long underwear bottoms
- Heavyweight long underwear top
- Midweight long underwear bottoms
- Midweight long underwear top
- Synthetic T-shirt
- Midweight fleece or soft-shell jacket (2)
- Midweight down or synthetic parka with hood
- Convertible hiking pants
- Fleece pants
- Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain jacket
- Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain pants
- Midweight fleece gloves or wool gloves
- Midweight waterproof gloves or mittens
- Liner gloves
- Midweight fleece/wool winter hat
- Sun-shielding hat or cap
- Midweight wool or synthetic socks (3 pairs)
- Liner socks (optional)
- Glacier sunglasses
- Neck gaiter, balaclava, Buff or bandana
- Gaiters
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Personal Items
Many of the following items are optional; tailor the list to suit your personal needs:
- Water bottles (four 1-liter or two 1-liter + hydration reservoir)
- Hydration reservoir (2-liter; optional)
- Water bottle insulating sleeves
- Watch with alarm
- Action camera (or regular camera)
- Spare camera battery
- Spare camera memory card
- Camping pillow
- Camp towel
- Insect repellent
- Pocket knife or multi-tool
- Personal first-aid kit
- Eye shade
- Ear plugs
- Hand and toe warmers
- Journal
- Pen
- Book
- Small binoculars
- Cash / credit card
- Cell phone in waterproof case
- Large garbage bags to keep items dry (5; optional; white recommended)
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Toiletries
Many of the following items are optional and specific to travel; tailor the list to suit your personal needs:
- Toothbrush (travel size)
- Toothpaste (travel size)
- Toilet paper
- Personal wipes
- Women’s hygiene items
- Pee bottle
- Hand sanitizer
- Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
- Lip balm (SPF 30 or higher)
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Biodegradable soap
- Deodorant
- Dental floss
- Razor and shaving cream
- Skin lotion
- Spare eyeglasses or contact lenses
- Prescription medications; medications for traveller’s diarrhea, altitude sickness, malaria
