Blister protection/treatment / Maybe / Y / Y
Daysack (30l to 35l is suitable, it must meet airline (Emirates) requirements for hand luggage. A ‘fashion’ rucksack is not suitable. / Y / Y / Y
EHIC card – see below / N / Y / N
First Aid Kit (Plasters, bandages, pads, antiseptic etc.) / N / Y / Y
Gold Award book / N / N / Y (Karina only)
Head Torch (Including spare batteries) / Y / Y / Y
High sugar energy sweets/emergency rations. / N / Y / Y
Jumper / Fleece / Y / Y / Y
Long Trousers (No jeans or leggings on expedition/overnight trail KZN) / Y / Y / Y
Long-sleeve Shirts / Tops / N / Y / Y
Mosquito Repellent / After Bite / N / Maybe / Y
Old Trainers / Water Shoes / Crocs (Your feet will get fully submerged in the water) / N / N / Y
Orange Survival Bag (For use as a external waterproof rucksack bag) / N / Y / Y
Passport / N / Y / Y
Pills/potions/inhalers etc. / If you need them / Y / Y
Plate / Bowl / Cup / Cutlery /box matches / N / Y / N
Re-hydration sachets (Dioralyte) / N / Y / Y
Roll Mat (A basic foam mat will be provided in Africa, but you may bring your own if you wish) / N / Y / N
Rucksack (65l to 85l is a suitable size) / N / Y / Y
Sleeping Bag (2/3 season for Africa and a good quality 3/4 season for Cevennes) / N / Y / Y
Strong Black Sacks x2 / N / Y / Y
Sun Cream / After Sun/moisturiser / N / Y / Y
Thermal ‘Space’ Blanket / N / N / N
Toilet Paper / N / Y / Y
Two tea towels / N / Y / Y
Walking Boots (If you are buying new boots make sure you break them in prior to the trip) / Y / Y / Y
Walking Socks (A clean pair each day during expedition) / Y / Y / Y
Washing-up Liquid / Scourer (Per group) / N / Y / N
Watch / Y / Y / Y
Water Containers 2-3litres (Platypus type preferred. A small water container for one day training events will be sufficient) / Y / Y / Y
Waterproof Jacket / Y / Y / Y
Waterproof Rucksack Liner (Internal) / N / Y / Y
Waterproof Trousers / Y / Y / Y
Wide Brimmed Hat / N / Y / Y
Woolly Hat / Gloves / Scarf / N / N / N
Please remember for training we only supply maps, Trangias, gas, compass, tent and mallets.
Useful website:
http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcareabroad/EHIC/Pages/about-the-ehic.aspx
www.canterburygold.org.uk
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