Clothes

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• Hiking shoesMustTreks onlySkip
• Shorsh / sport sandalsRecommendedSkip
• Socks - daily, hiking, thermalRecommendedSkip
• UnderwearRecommendedSkip
• Two hiking pants - preferably zip-offRecommendedSkip
• Shorts / quick-dry shortsRecommendedSkip
• SwimsuitRecommendedSkip
• SunglassesRecommendedSkip
• Warm thermal shirtRecommendedTreks onlySkip
• Everyday short-sleeve shirtsRecommendedSkip
• Long microfleeceRecommendedSkip
• SoftshellRecommendedSkip
• Rain jacketMustSkip
• Packable jacketRecommendedSkip
• HatRecommendedSkip
• Warm kit - gloves, neck warmer, beanieRecommendedTreks onlySkip
• Money belt (Shorsh zip belt works well)MustSkip

Health

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Health is not done without malaria pills.

• Plasters, iodine, gauzeMustSkip
• General antibiotics - as your doctor advisesRecommendedSkip
• Mosquito repellent!MustSkip
• CondomsRecommendedSkip
• Alcohol gelRecommendedSkip
• Altitude pills - for treks and climbsRecommendedTreks onlySkip
• Pain / fever - e.g. dipyrone, paracetamolMustSkip
• Eye and ear dropsRecommendedSkip
• Lip balm (Labello / Blistex)RecommendedSkip
• Anti-diarrhoea / nausea tabletsMustSkip
• SunscreenMustSkip
• Malaria pills - as your doctor advisesMustMalaria areasSkip

Hygiene

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• Tampons, pads, linersRecommendedPeriodSkip
• Razors / wax (mate - just grow a beard)RecommendedSkip
• Hairbrush, small mirrorRecommendedSkip
• Shower kit - shampoo, conditioner, face creamBuy thereSkip
• Toothbrush and toothpasteMustSkip
• DeodorantRecommendedSkip
• Nail clipperRecommendedSkip
• Wipes and toilet paperMustSkip

Papers

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Visas

• Vaccine bookletMustSkip
• International driving permitRecommendedSkip
• PassportMustSkip
• Insurance detailsMustSkip
• Photocopies of documents, stored separatelyMustSkip

Base kit

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• Backpack + rain coverMustSkip
• Small daypackMustSkip
• Sleeping bagRecommendedTreks onlyCamping onlySkip
• TentOptionalCamping onlyPut back
• Bag padlocksOptionalPut back
• WalletMustSkip
• Folding sleeping padRecommendedCamping onlySkip
• Lighter or matchesRecommendedSkip
• HeadlampMustSkip
• Pack towel / quick-dryRecommendedSkip

Electronics

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• Phone and chargerMustSkip
• Universal power adapterMustSkip
• Music player / headphonesOptionalPut back
• Power splitterRecommendedSkip
• Power bank / solar chargerRecommendedSkip
• USB stick / drive for photo backupRecommendedPhotographySkip
• Cables - camera, charger, speakerRecommendedSkip
• Camera - spare batteries, cards, readerRecommendedPhotographySkip
• Satellite phoneOptionalPut back

Cooking

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• Reusable cutleryRecommendedSkip
• Spice kit - buy on the continentBuy thereSkip
• Stove - benzine is easier to find than gasOptionalPut back

Repair

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• Sewing kit, thread and needleRecommendedSkip
• LeathermanRecommendedSkip
• Zip tiesRecommendedSkip
• Electrical tapeRecommendedSkip
• Strong cordRecommendedSkip
• Clothespins (optional)OptionalPut back

Fun

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• NotebookRecommendedSkip
• PensRecommendedSkip
• Portable speakerOptionalPut back
• BooksRecommendedSkip
• Pack of cardsRecommendedSkip
• GuitarOptionalPut back