Grand Canyon Kit list

Clothing and Equipment 

Luggage

• Main luggage should weigh no more than 20kg and should be a rucksack or holdall, as this is the best shape to be transported.  
• Daypack or small rucksack - 25-35 litre capacity with an effective waist harness and comfortable should straps (large enough to carry extra clothing i.e. waterproofs, lunch and snack food, water bottles, sun cream, small medical kit and camera)
• Waterproof cover for rucksack if not included
• Carrier bags/bin bags - useful for keeping dirty washing or wet clothing separate

Equipment

• 3 season sleeping bag
• Silk liner (optional) 
• Trekking poles (either one or two depending upon your preference) 
• Water bottle or water bladder - enough for three litres capacity 
• Head torch or pocket torch with spare batteries 
• Lightweight trekking towel 
• Camera (optional) - memory cards and charger/spare batteries 
• Money belt (optional) 
• Padlocks (optional - useful for securing luggage) 
• Travel pillow (optional) 

Clothing

• Walking boots - a pair of good quality boots that are well-broken so your feet are used to them will be essential for this trip. Goretex or leather is advised. 
• Spare laces (optional) 
• Lightweight walking shoes/trainers - for walking around the campsite at night. To rest your feet when not walking. Flip flops are also advised to air your feet in the evenings after the trekking. 
• Sandals for the wet routes - Teva's are ideal: Flip flops or sandals such as Birkenstocks will not be appropriate, sandals must be supporting and comfortable enough to wear while trekking. It is also a good idea to wear synthetic socks with your sandals to help prevent blisers and chafing.  
• Socks - we recommend 3-4 pairs of thick, trekking socks as well as 4-5 normal pairs of comfortable socks. 
• Inner socks (optional - if you use these) 
• One set of thermals
• Wicking T-shirts - 4-5 for trekking during the day
• Hiking trousers - comfortable and quick drying if possible
• Shorts - preferably not cotton, they should be quick-drying
• Waterproof jacket and trousers - Must be completely windproof and waterproof, Gore-Tex is best although there are many other alternatives that are adequate. It must fit comfortably whilst wearing warm clothing and wearing your rucksack (rain jacket with hood should be sufficient to withstand a day of rain)
• Fleece
• Warm jacket for the evenings
• Sweatshirt/warm trousers for the evenings 
• Swimming costume
• Sunglasses with UV protection 
• Sunhat - wide brimmed or cap 
• Wamr hat for the evenings
• Light scarf/bandana/Buff - optional
• Something slightly smarter/casual for Las Vegas and the celebration dinner