TREK CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
EQUIPMENT
Backpack of medium size - 70-80 Litres
2 season Sleeping bag rated at 0oC
Inflatable camping mattress
Inflatable pillow
Water bottle (1 litre minimum) or 2-4Lt camel back type drink container
Trekking pole/stick (2 preferably as they are prone to break)
Gaiters (optional but recommended if wearing shoes instead of boots
Daypack (to carry snacks if using a personal porter)
Headlamp/waterproof torch with spare batteries
Camera/Camera Equipment (Snaplock/water proof bag recommended)
Pack cover for when it rains
Range of Snaplock/Dry bags/Garbage bags to pack clothes & other items inside your pack in wet weather
Gatorade Jar (powder) (enough to make 1 Lt per day is supplied in Snack Pack)
Pocket knife/Swiss Army type tool (optional)
Mosquito net for sleeping (optional)
CLOTHING
1 pair Light hiking boots or hiking shoes (personal choice)
3 Lightweight quick dry t-shirts (long or short sleeved)
2 Lightweight quick dry shorts
1 Light weight quick dry long pants
Change of underwear for each day
4 pairs socks (cotton/wool blend hiking socks)
1 Light rain jacket/poncho
Thermal top
Thermal pants
Bathers/swimming costume
Lycra bike pants (helps prevent chaffing)
Skins (optional but do seem to aid I recovery when worn at night)
1 change warm clothes for nights at the camp site (long pants/warm top)
Beanie if you feel the cold
1 pair Sandals/thongs/crocs/light footwear for use at campsites
Long sleeved cotton t-shirt to sleep in
Wide-brim sunhat rimmed (also to keep rain off your face)
Fresh set of clothes to leave at the hotel while on the track. We go out for a nice meal on our last night at Port Moresby. Men will need a collared shirt & ladies a neat casual top is sufficient.
PERSONAL/TOILETRIES
Quick dry camping towel /sports chamois
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Soap/shampoo (environmentally friendly/biodegradable)
Deodorant
Sunscreen (30+)
Lip balm
Tropical strength insect repellent
Sunglasses
Vaseline (for chafe)
2 rolls Toilet paper, tissues or wipes (in re-sealable plastic bag)
Extra lollies/your favorite snacks (a small bag of lollies is supplied in snack pack)
A good book or something to write on (optional)
PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT
Anti-Malarial tablets (Malaria Prophylaxis)
Antibiotic - Cephalexin (for wound infections, urinary tract infections)
Antibiotic - Ciprofloxacin (for diarrhoea) or over the counter Immodium or Gastro Stop tablets
Antihistamine tablets and/or cream (for allergies, insect bites/stings)
Ibuprophen or similar anti-inflamatories
Paracetamol (pain relief)
Bepanthen or similar barrier & antiseptic ointment
Anti-fungal cream
Antibiotic Cream for bites, grazes, cuts and scratches
Anti-chaffing cream (eg. Paw-paw cream, vasoline)
Deep Heat or other muscle liniment
Foot powder
Blister dressings (such as Second Skin or Bandaid Blister Blocks)
Bandaids
Crepe bandages and dressings
Strapping Tape (for knees and ankles)
Disposable gloves
Waterless anti-bacterial hand disinfectant/gel
Females should include Canestan for the treatment of thrush
Personal medications for anything you are prone too. (eg. ear infections, asthma)
Pocketknife - with scissors, tweezers, etc (remember NOT to pack with your hand held luggage)
TRAVEL RELATED
Luggage - Backpack with personal clothing/equipment, etc.
Day pack (backpack) as hand luggage.
Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity from return date)
Photocopy of the main page of your passport.
Return Air-tickets with confirmed seat and other travel documents.
PNG Entrance VISA (recommended to obtain in Australia)
Medical certificate/travel insurance papers
Credit card, traveller’s cheques or cash dollars for purchases while in Port Moresby.
Local currency can be obtained at the Port Moresby airport (recommend $200). Local currency can be used to purchase additional drinks and fruit along the track if required.