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Gear List - Kokoda Trek |
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1 |
Hiking Boots - (worn in with good tread) We use, Sell ($220 rrp $300) & recommend Columbia Dask Pass boots. |
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5-6 Pairs |
Hiking Socks - I also take 3 pairs of sock liners. NOTE: It is essential to keep feet as clean and dry as possible
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1 |
Sock covers/gaiters - Sea to Summit Tumbleweed sock protectors are included in the Optional Gear Pack. |
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1-2 |
Lightweight hiking shorts or long pants |
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2-3 |
Light breathable shirts: 1-2 to use and 1 for spare
(Included in package is a high quality quick dry polo shirt, and if washed is capable of being worn every day.) |
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1 |
Long sleeve shirt/light jumper - for night use |
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1 |
Long pants - for night use |
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1 |
Light cool hat - Investa Treks hats For Sale $15 |
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1 |
Light sandals/water shoes - for river crossings with good grip |
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1 |
Swimmers |
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1 |
Skins (recommended to prevent chafing) |
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5 |
Underwear |
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1 |
light rainjacket or poncho |
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1 |
Insect repellent - Rid Tropical included in the Optional Gear Pack |
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1 |
Sunscreen |
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1 |
Personal first aid kit - included in the Optional Gear Pack |
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Necessary medication for international travel to PNG as recommended by your GP - malaria tablets, paracetamol, antibiotics, anti-diarrhea, prescribed medication, joint support bandages, etc. |
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1 |
Toiletries - hand sanitizer included in the Optional Gear Pack |
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1-2 rolls |
Toilet paper |
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1-2 |
Biodegradable Soap for washing yourself - I use small soap in a loufa with string tied to it |
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1-2 |
Travel towels - Sea to Summit micro-fibre towel included in the Optional Gear Pack |
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1 |
Mug & Bowl (plastic) - Sea to Summit collapsible XSET included in the Optional Gear Pack |
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1 |
Knife/fork/spoon set - Sea to Summit included in the Optional Gear Pack |
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1+ |
Cliplock bags (Glad) - for keeping important things dry
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1 |
Dry bags / garbage bags - for keeping your clothes dry |
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1 |
Gatorade / Powerade / Staminade, to replace the lost electrolytes in your system. This is a necessity, & I recommend enough to make up 8+ litres |
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1 |
Extra snacks - favourite lollies etc |
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Money - at some places track you can purchase cans of drink, fruit and snacks. 100-150 kina is a suggestion - in small change. Extra if you are doing the Buna Adventure |
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1 |
Camera - with extra memory space and batteries. |
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1 |
Head torch with spare batteries - I use a LED headlamp |
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1 |
Backpack - approx. 70 litres - available for hire |
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2 |
Hiking poles - I use 2, these are a necessity to assist trekking (you can purchase a hand carved Kokoda trekkers pole - see application form.) |
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1 |
Sleeping mat - I use compact self inflating mattress (light) - available for hire |
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1 |
Sleeping bag - compact - I use a liner as well |
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1 |
Camping pillow - compact - I use self inflating |
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1 |
Water bladder / drink bottles. You need enough capacity to carry 2.5-3 litres (We use sell and recommend our Ultimate Drinking System - 1 x water, 1 x Poweraid) |
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1 |
Packet of water treatment/purification tablets - we recommend that you always use these - Aquatabs included in the Optional Gear Pack |
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1 |
Daypack - NOTE: These are only needed if you are having a personal porter carry your backpack - Daypacks available for purchase at discount prices. |
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1 |
Passport (needs to have more than 6 months validation - before expiry date - at time of departure) |
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NOTE |
Porters Can Only carry a Maximum of 20kg including Backpack/Gear & water. Trekkers must keep weight to a minimum. |
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NOTE |
Use lightweight gear where-ever possible as you will have to carry it. It is better to minimise weight where possible now, rather than on the track. |
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NOTE |
Be aware, that during the mid year months it does get rather cool at night when at the higher altitude, so you need to account for that. |
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NOTE |
I personally have trekked in the same set of clothes for the whole trek (besides nights) to cut down on weight. I then take a long sleeve cotton shirt and pants for nights. |
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NOTE |
While it may seem to be a nice gift to give out lollies to the children, it is not in their best interest and many don't have teeth cleaning aids. |
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NOTE |
Personal preferences are only listed FYI and you will need to work out your own preferences. |
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We hire sleeping mats and backpacks.
We also sell selected quality trekking gear at discount savings and pass the saving onto you.
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