Baggage:
As general rule when packing
for wilderness expeditions keep
personal gear to a minimum.
Please avoid large framed
suitcase as they can be rather
cumbersome to porters but use a
medium size duffle bag instead.
The weight limit on domestic
airlines is 20 Kg and excess
baggage will be charged at up to
US$ 5 per Kg. Your day pack
should be a medium volume
without a frame which can hold
your personal belonging such as
medication, photographic
equipment and water etc.
Clothing:
Should be lightweight, dry
quickly, and provide insulation
even when wet, synthetic fiber
is preferable to cotton. The
brushed nylon pants are ideal
for trekking. Lightweight long
sleeved shirt is useful as
sunscreen and leeches protection
while trekking. A good quality
raincoat and pants are ideal as
hey will keep you warm and dry
in a variety of situations. A
thick sweater or fleece sweat
shirt is ideal to wear in the
evenings, when temperatures
decline considerably. A
lightweight jacket or
windbreaker will also be useful.
Foot ware:
Lightweight hiking boots or good
quality running shoes are must
for the lowland trek. For longer
treks and higher altitude treks
waterproof pants, gaiters,
additional socks, thermal hats
and gloves are highly
recommended. It is essential
your walking boots be
comfortable and broken-in.
Personal items
Please also bring personal item
such as flashlight or headlamp
with spare batteries, water
bottle and lighter. A
pocketknife, reading and writing
material and personal first aid
kit would also be essential for
your convenience.
Protection against insect
bite:
Most part the jungle is free
from biting insects, but we do
encounter insects in the low
land such as sand flies around
the river banks and leaches in
the lowland bushes. It's
important to use insect
repellent to keep the insects
away.
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