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Packing List for Uganda 2009
Please remember your hold luggage has a weight restriction of 20kg and you must be able to carry it yourself.
= Main Luggage – a big, soft bag that’s easy to carry, it doesn’t have to be a rucksack, but shouldn’t be a hard suitcase.
= “Day sack” This must be big enough to carry possessions for a day’s but small enough that you can carry it for 5a day’s of trekking!
= “Handbag” you may wish to take a small bag to use in the evenings; on the flight; when out shopping; to carry purse and camera, please make sure it is a secure bag (ie zippable, across the body)
Camera (spare films/memory cards)
Binoculars
Small torch/head torch, spare torch
Spare batteries
Chargers
Sunglasses (and a spare pair as you’re bound to lose/break them)
We don’t need 20 of everything, so where possible share with friends
Money belt (not essential)
Plastic bags to keep things dry, keep toiletries in, and to keep wet clothes in (range of sizes) Sealable sandwich bags work well
Sleeping bag liner (for warm nights or extra insulation on cooler nights) (not essential)
Toiletries
Shampoo/conditioner (share)
Soap/body wash
(biodegradable products may be useful, you can get general purpose “wash”)
Face products
Deodorant
Toothbrush
Toothpaste (share)
Body lotion/moisturiser
Prescription drugs (including Malaria tablets)
Pain medication (paracetamol/aspirin)
Immodium/oral rehydration sachets
Antiseptic wipes and Plasters
Alcohol hand wash
Any other medication/treatments you feel you might need eg throat lozenges, indigestion remedies, eye drops, lady products (may be difficult to purchase so bring spares)
Sun tan lotion After sun! (share)
Insect repellent (a-plenty) preferably with DEET
After-bite!
Clothes (cotton items where possible)
Trousers (a few pairs)
Shorts (a few pairs)
Skirt/dress (not essential)
Cotton t-shirts (vest/short sleeved/long sleeved)
Light cotton long sleeved shirt (for evenings when plenty of bugs)
Swimwear
Sarong (can double as cover for shoulders in sensitive areas or as light sun protection)
Towel (as compact as possible)
Pyjamas/something to sleep in (For extra warmth and I’m not being a prude but if you need to nip out of your tent at night!)
Underwear
Boots/sturdy shoes for walking (ankle support recommended)
Trekking sandals
Flip flops for quick trips at night!
Nicer sandals
A hat (something to keep the sun and rain off your face and neck)
Jacket or jumper or fleece (for any cooler nights)
I know very few people who pack efficiently. Most of us find ourselves unpacking everything every night just to find a pair of socks. A useful tip is to compartmentalise your luggage, put things in clear bags. For example put all your pants in a small clear plastic bag, t-shirts in another etc, it makes things so much easier to find.
On the flight wear loose clothes (something you can sleep in comfortably), layers for temperature variation, comfortable shoes for plodding about airports.
Spare clothes (light jumper, socks, undies, t-shirt)
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, foot spray, deodorant, lip balm, moisturiser, contact lens things NO MORE THAN 100ml containers)
Prescription drugs (inhalers etc) in original packaging
Any liquids must be in a clear plastic bag to go through security at the airport.
Eye mask
Ear plugs
Foot/Neck pillow (pillow can also be useful for camping)
Sweets/crisps/nibbles
Sandwiches (if you don’t like airline food)
(Water/drinks are now not permitted unless bought at the airport)
Books/magazines/walkman or I-pod
Opps, spotted the dodgey typo with the "day sack" comment.
ReplyDeleteI presume I meant that it needs to be big enough to carry everthing you may need for a day's trekking but small enough that you can carry it for a whole day!