Smoky Mountains Kit List

Luggage

• Rucksack or holdall for main luggage. Max 23kg for the flight.
• Daypack or small rucksack: 25-35 litre capacity with an effective waist harness and comfortable shoulder straps (large enough to carry waterproofs, lunch and snack food, water bottles, sun cream, small medical kit and camera)
• Waterproof cover for rucksack if not included

Equipment

• Head torch with spare batteries
• 2/3 season sleeping bag
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Water bottles or water bladder – enough for 3 litres
• Trekking pole(s) – optional, but past participants have found them very helpful
• Camera/film/batteries/memory cards
• Lightweight trekking towel

Clothing

• Wicking T-shirts
• Leather, or waterproofed fabric, ankle high walking/hiking boots (must be worn in) with thick soles and spare laces
• 3/4 pairs of specialist trekking socks (worn in) and inners socks if you use these
• 2 pairs of shorts/one pair of trousers for trekking
• Fleece/warm jacket for evenings
• Woolly hat
• Swimming costume
• Water shoes
• Wide brimmed sun hat or cap and scarf to cover your neck
• Lightweight waterproof jacket
• Sweatshirt/warm trousers for evenings
• Casual clothes for Knoxville
• Comfy shoes for camp

Health and hygiene

• High-factor sun cream (30SPF) and lip salve with sun protection
• Plastic zip lock bags- for rubbish- there is a 'leave no trace' principle in the Appalachians
• Bio-degradable wet wipes
• Insect repellent
• Antibacterial hand gel
• Personal toiletries (please only bring biodegradable products)
• Earplugs (in case of snorers!)
• Small personal medical kit – for example: antiseptic cream, plasters, knee support, bandage, safety pins, pain killers, tweezers, scissors, insect repellent, deep heat ointment, sting relief, diareze/immodium, rehydration salts, compeed blister plasters.
• Toilet paper/tissues
• Vaseline/talcum powder

Misc.

• Photocopy of insurance / passport
• If you wear contact lenses it is advisable to also bring your glasses
• Travel pillow (optional)
• Plastic bags (clothes from rain, for dirty washing etc)
• Isotonic drink powder or tablets (optional)
• Energy bars/chocolate/favourite snacks!
• Matches (optional)
• Swiss army knife (optional)
• Credit card (in case of emergencies)
• Cash (enough for souvenirs, drinks and gratuities)
• Money belt (optional)