As with any adventure tour, there are certain things you should take with you in order to maximize your enjoyment, safety, and well being.
On our tours we recommend taking the following:
- 30-40 Litre backpack (+ waterproof cover for wet season)
- 10 Litre dry bag
- Quick dry t-shirts
- Walking shorts
- Long walking pants/trousers
- Swim shorts
- Waterproof poncho – Wet season
- Walking shoes *see below*
- Small first aid kit
- Sun hat/Baseball cap
- Travel towel
- Head torch
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent + Tiger balm
- Ear plugs – for light sleepers
Walking Shoes
Probably the most important piece of kit are your walking shoes. We recommend bringing worn in walking shoes, if you wear brand new shoes you have a high chance of getting blisters on your feet which could potentially ruin the trip for you and your partner or group.
The best style to bring are lightweight fabric style shoes or low rise boots, trail running shoes are also suitable. Gore-Tex shoes are a great option due to the lightweight breathable material but get whatever your budget allows.
Trekking around Pi Tu Gro waterfall during the wet season
Salomon X Ultra are a great choice, if your budget doesn’t stretch this far there are cheaper alternatives
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