Gear Guide

Trekking Gear Checklist
We can supply your trekking, camping and hydration needs.

Note:

There is no where along the Track to get access to medications

If travelling with friends or as part of a group you may be able to share some of the creams/lotions.

Please check your ‘What’s Included and What’s Not’ list

This list is our recommendation of what to take

Toiletries

1	Toothbrush
1	Toothpaste
1	Roll on deodorant (odorless recommended)
2	Rolls of toilet paper
1	Wet ones
2	Small soaps (small soaps are best in case you lose one in the fast flowing rivers)
1	Ladies hygiene products
2	Antibacterial Hand Gel

Camping Trekking Gear

1	70-75 litre (minimum) backpack
1	Daypack You do not need a daypack if you are carrying your own pack
1	2 person tent (included in Australian Led Treks)
1	Groundsheet (big enough to go under your tent)
1	3 leg stool (optional)
1	Sleeping bag (0 to +5 rating)
1	Self inflating mattress or foam roll
1	Pillow (optional)
1-2	Walking poles – this is essential
1	Head Torch (and spare batteries)
1	Deep plate (big enough for cereal and dinner)

Medical Kit

1	Medications as Prescribed by your Doctor (Anti malaria, antibiotics for wounds and infections, anti inflammatory, anti vomiting, epi-pen etc…)
1	Anti-Inflammatory medications (eg. Ibrofen, Voltaren, Nurofen)
1	Antihistamines (e.g. Telfast, Phenergan 10mg)
1	Antiseptic lotion/cream (e.g. Paraderm Plus, Betadine, Bepanthen)
1pkt	Blister Pads (optional)
1	Diarrhea Tablets
1	Foot fungi powder - Resolve (Johnson baby powder also works well)
	Gastrolyte (must have)
1	Headache Tablets
2	Insect repellent (We suggest ‘Bushman Plus’ – always keep it on)
2 pkts	Large size band-aids (cloth type)

Clothing

1	Walking boots and spare boot laces
1	Sandals – adventure style with good grip and covered toes and Thongs
1	Long cotton pants or equivalent and long shirt / thermal (for night time)
1	Rain jacket
1	Shirts for trekking/sleeping
1	‘Skins’ style sports clothing shorts – (2XU sports wear optional) (Highly recommended, great to reduce chafing)
2	Walking shorts or walking pants and sleeping
	Swimwear (for rivers and hotel)
4	Pairs of woolen hiking style socks
3	Comfortable underwear / bras (micro-fibre recommended)
1	Gaiters (optional)

Extras

Extras (Below are some ‘optional extras’)

Diary and pen

Playing cards

Large zip lock bags (for personal items, clothes, lollies)

Approx. 400 Kina (PNG money) for drinks and/or fruit on the track
if needed.
(Sometimes villages sell ‘bilum bags’ to trekkers, they cost approx K60-K100
Take small change e.g. K5 and K10 notes)