Your most important assets are your feet. The number one requirement is a good set of boots. Make sure they are well and truly broken in before trekking. You may be required to walk up to 6 hours in one day. Also plenty of dry socks including thin sports socks, worn under your normal boot socks to help prevent blisters and hot spots. You will require only 2 sets of clothes whilst on the Track, T-shirt and shorts for trekking during the day and some dry clothes to wear at night. Also take a pair of thongs worn at night to give your feet a rest along with a thin rain coat or poncho. You may also wish to take a hat. Equipment List: - One rimmed Hat or Peak Cap (protection against rain and/or sun, highly recommended if going to beaches)
- One long sleeve shirts or T Shirt (for evening wear at campsite and to sleep in)
- One thermal top (optional depending on season)
- One pair of water-proof good quality trekking boots (broken in)
- One pair of thongs (for day's end)
- One towel (the chamois sports towels you can buy from camping stores are ideal as they dry quickly and are light)
- One 60-70 litre back pack
- One light sleeping bag
- Camel pack or water bottles (2 Litre capacity required)
- Four pairs of thick socks
- One pair of thin socks
- Two sets of underwear (optional)
- One poncho style rain jacket.
- One pair of lycra gym shorts (optional to prevent chaffing)
- One day pack (Left at hotel)
- One sleeping mat/thermarest
- Mosquito net (optional but highly recommended if going to beaches)
- Insect repellent (recommended if going to beaches)
- Sunscreen (recommended if going to beaches)
- Sunglasses (optional but highly recommended if going to beaches)
- Head light & spare batteries or small torch
- Spoon/cup/bowl/utensils
- Tooth brush and tooth paste
- Toilet paper and/or wet wipes
- Hand sanitiser (optional)
- Anti-malarial medication (prescribed by your GP)
For all your camping needs Kokoda Historical recommends Getaway Camping. |
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