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Vista Kit List
This kit list is designed to be a guide, you
do not have to go crazy and spend lots of money,
but it is important that when purchasing any
kit that you take your time. When shopping remember
you are the customer. Ask lots of questions
and try to create realistic conditions, for
example, get staff to put weights in your rucksack
and wear walking socks when trying on boots.
- Holdall or Rucksack (to put all your luggage
in)
- Rucksack cover bag (to protect bag when
in transit) optional
- Day Pack – You will be wearing this
whilst walking so it is important it supports
your back and is comfortable. Broad comfortable
shoulder straps (nothing thin that will pull
into the shoulders) and a waist strap that
will take some of the load.
- Walking boots – Probably the most
important item for the trip. It is essential
they are comfortable and adequately worn in
before you set off. If you are buying boots,
make sure that you kick your heel right against
the back before you tie the laces, and ensure
you walk around and up and down a slope. If
your toes touch the end when going down hill,
they will give you a lot of pain on steep
hill descents. Equally, if your heel lifts
up too much when walking, the boots are too
big and you will soon develop blisters.
- Walking socks – make sure you are
used to wearing them with your boots
- Lightweight cotton trousers and shorts
to walk in
- Pair of walking sticks - optional
- Hat to protect yourself from the sun
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen – factor 15 minimum
- Insect repellent
- Factored Lip Salve
- Water bottle/Platypus/Camelbak (“bladders”
as they are known make it much easier to drink
while you walk so that you do not have to
stop each time you are thirsty)
- Light waterproof jacket/cagoule (don’t
be conned into buying something that is not
breathable)
- T-shirts or tops to walk in (technical
fabrics that wick away the sweat will help
keep you cool when it is warm and warm when
it is cool)
- A light fleece or jacket. (It will be fairly
hot, around the late twenties, but it does
cool down in the evening).
- Personal Medical Kit – you can either
buy an already put together kit, or make one
up yourself. Either way, it should include
the following: plasters, antiseptic cream,
sting relief, bandage, blister pack, and any
personal medication you may need. (paracetamol
is always good to have in the event of needing
an anti-inflammatory or a pain reliever)
- Wet wipes
- Towel (provided at all hotels so just for
swimming)
- Bin bags (to keep your things dry in the
day pack you wear)
- Emergency snacks – nuts, raisins,
cereal bars, glucose tablets
- Swimwear
- Casual shoes to relax in
- Clothes for the evenings
- Earplugs
- Toiletries – not in excess
- Camera and films
- Passport
- Money – not in excess
- Travel adaptor
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