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 only 2
check-in bags and one carry on
bag are allowed. Excess baggage
will be charged at up to US$ 3
per Kg. Your day pack should be
a medium volume without a frame
which can hold your personal
belonging such as medication,
camera, extra clothes, water
etc.
Clothing:
Should be lightweight, dry quickly, and provide insulation even when wet, synthetic fibre is preferable to cotton. The brushed nylon pants are ideal for trekking. Long sleeved shirt is useful as sunscreen and leeches protection while trekking. A good quality raincoat and pants are ideal as they will keep you warm and dry in a variety of situations. A thick sweater or fleece sweat shirt would be ideal to wear in the evenings, when temperatures decline considerably. A lightweight jacket or windbreaker will also be useful. For longer treks and higher altitude treks waterproof pants, gaiters, additional socks, thermal hats and gloves are highly recommended.
Foot ware:
Lightweight hiking boots or good
quality running shoes are must
for the lowland trek. For people
who do not routinely walk in the
mountains, light hiking boots
are strongly recommended. It is
essential your walking boots be
comfortable and broken-in.
Personal items:
Such as flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries, water purifying tablets, lighter, pocketknife, reading and writing material and personal first aid kit would be essential for your convenience.
Protection against insect
bite:
Most part the jungle is free
from biting insects, but we
do encounter plenty of
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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