Personal gear list one for day trips
- Work boots
- Day pack
- Your lunch, snacks and drink
- Personal first aid/medication
- Raincoat
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Togs and towel (if you intend to swim)
- Spare jersey, woollen shirt or thermals
- Fully charged mobile phone
- Gloves to prevent blisters
- Some projects may require a compass (check with your co-ordinator)
Personal gear list two for weekend trips with accommodation at base camp
- Day pack and gear bag
- Sleeping bag and pillow slip
- Plate/mug/knife/fork/spoon
- Drink bottle
- Work boots
- Light footwear (sandshoes)
- Socks and gaiters
- Shorts and T-shirts
- Long trousers
- Wool or polar fleece shirt
- Wool or polar fleece jersey/jacket
- Raincoat/overtrousers
- Sun hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Swimsuit
- Underwear
- Gloves to prevent blisters
- Personal medication/first aid kit
- Games or cards for evening entertainment
- Some projects may require a compass (check with your co-ordinator)
Personal gear list three for overnight trips involving tenting or backpacking
- Day pack and gear bag
- Sleeping bag
- Sheet and pillow slip
- Toiletries
- Drink bottle
- Work boots
- Light footwear (sand-shoes and/or sandals)
- Socks
- Shorts and T-shirts
- Long trousers
- Wool, thermal or polar fleece shirt
- Wool or polar fleece jersey/jacket
- Raincoat and over trousers
- Woollen hat and warm gloves
- Sun hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Swimsuit and towel (of appropriate)
- Underwear
- Personal medication/first aid kit
- Games or cards for evening entertainment
- Torch (preferably a head torch)
- Mobile phone and charger
- Food for the duration of your stint