- Personal Equipment
to bring on our cloud forest expeditions
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- This list is designed to meet
all you needs, and ensure that you are not overburdened with
gear that you will are unlikely to use. We strongly advise
clients not to bring more than 25 lbs. or 12 kg. of personal items
because sometimes you will have to carry these in your back pack.
Think carefully before including items that are not in the list
below:
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- Essential medicines ( e.g.
ventilator for asthmatics and adrenaline (EpiPen) in the case
of known anaphylactic shock allergic reactions)
- Sleeping pad (if you bring a
Thermarest or other inflatable pad, remember to bring a repair
kit for it).
- 3-season sleeping bag.
- Light hiking boots.
- Light fast drying clothing
/light fleece i.e. synthetic long pants (lycra works well), long-sleeve
and T-shirts, shorts, socks and bathing suit.
- Sweaters or fleece jackets.
- Ponchos/ breathable raingear.
- Ssecurity strap for eye glasses or sun glasses, e.g. Chums.
- Sun hat or baseball cap.
- Small personal towel.
- Insect repellent and sun-block.
- Flashlight/headlamp with spare
batteries and bulbs.
- Camera and film.
- Binoculars.
- Personal snacks.
- Prophylactic medicines against
malaria.
- Canteen/water bottle/drinking
system, at least 1 litre capacity.
- Medium sized back pack to carry
personal items.
- Small dry bag, or bin liner
to ensure clothes stay dry in back pack.
- Life and accident insurance.
On all La Moskitia
Ecoaventuras expeditions, a back-country first aid kit is carried.
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