Great Wall of China Kit List
Please Note: A sleeping mat is included for each person. If you wish to hire a sleeping bag you can do so for CNY200 (approx. £23). If you wish to hire an extra sleeping mat for comfort, you can do so for CNY80 (approx. £10). Or you may bring your own sleeping equipment (recommend a 2-3 season sleeping bag).
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KIT LIST ITEM |
IMPORTANCE |
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FOOTWEAR |
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Gortex or leather hiking boots – water repellent and fully broken in with ankle support |
ESSENTIAL |
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Trainers or light footwear – for use in the evenings |
RECOMMENDED |
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Thick walking socks (& liner socks if preferred) |
ESSENTIAL |
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CLOTHING |
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Gortex or breathable Waterproof jacket with hood |
ESSENTIAL |
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Gortex or breathable Waterproof over trousers *ensure these fit over trekking trousers |
ESSENTIAL |
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Trekking trousers |
ESSENTIAL |
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Trekking shorts |
RECOMMENDED |
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Warm jacket |
ESSENTIAL |
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Trekking t-shirts or shirts |
ESSENTIAL |
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Peaked cap with neck cover or wide brimmed hat for sun protection |
ESSENTIAL |
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Casual clothes for celebration dinner/ hotels / travel |
RECOMMENDED |
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Tracksuit bottoms / spare trousers to wear in the evenings |
OPTIONAL |
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EQUIPMENT |
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90 – 110 litre duffle bag or backpack |
ESSENTIAL |
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Minimum 30 – 35 litre rucksack for carrying personal items on trekking days with rain cover |
ESSENTIAL |
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Bin liners or large bags to keep clean & dirty clothes seperate |
ESSENTIAL |
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Smaller bags to organise equipment into and keep spare clothing dry |
RECOMMENDED |
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2 – 3 litre platypus/camelback water carrier or 2 x 1 litre water bottles |
ESSENTIAL |
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Head torch with spare batteries |
ESSENTIAL |
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Sun glasses with UV protection |
ESSENTIAL |
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Snacks - sweets/trail mix/cereal bars |
OPTIONAL |
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Carbohydrate gels/energy tablets/ Electrolyte replacement tablets |
RECOMMENDED |
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Ear plugs |
OPTIONAL |
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Travel pillow |
OPTIONAL |
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Travel towel |
OPTIONAL |
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Trekking poles |
RECOMMENDED |
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Mobile telephone with charger and adaptor |
OPTIONAL |
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TOILETRIES |
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Anti-bacterial hand gel |
ESSENTIAL |
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Toilet roll or packs of travel tissues |
ESSENTIAL |
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Sun screen (at least factor 30+), lip balm and after sun |
ESSENTIAL |
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Wet wipes for personal hygiene |
RECOMMENDED |
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Toothbrush and small tube of toothpaste |
ESSENTIAL |
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Shampoo and shower products |
RECOMMENDED |
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Insect repellent wipes/sprays or patches |
ESSENTIAL |
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Soap/face wash |
OPTIONAL |
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Small nail brush to keep hands and nails clean |
RECOMMENDED |
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Contact lenses & solutions for wearers. A pair of glasses as back up |
IF APPLICABLE |
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PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT |
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Paracetamol / Ibuprofen / Aspirin |
ESSENTIAL |
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Antihistamines |
ESSENTIAL |
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Plasters / blister kit / zinc oxide tape |
ESSENTIAL |
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Rehydration powder (dioralyte) |
ESSENTIAL |
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Anti-diarrhoea tablets (Imodium) |
RECOMMENDED |
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Antiseptic Wipes |
RECOMMENDED |
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Throat Lozenges |
RECOMMENDED |
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Muscle rub / deep heat / ibuprofen gel |
RECOMMENDED |
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Knee supports (if required) |
RECOMMENDED |
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Any personal medication that has been prescribed by a GP or clinic – split between hold and hand luggage |
IF APPLICABLE |
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