Leka View Point

What to take

<p align="justify">Packing Refuge Based Keep it simple and minimal “A heavy pack is a pack filled with anxiety.” Freud.Keeping your pack weight to a minimum is the key to a successful trek. We recommend people joining any of our treks where you will be sleeping in gites (hostels) or refuges be equipped with the following:</p>
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<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Technical equipment Comfortable walking boots or shoes (3 or 4 season)

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Walking poles (definitely two) Clothing suggestions

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Fleece Waterproof jacket (or big plastic poncho)

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Waterproof over trousers

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Lightweight puffer jacket for evening comfort in the higher refuges

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Warm gloves and hat (for early starts)

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Sun hat or peaked cap

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Sunglasses

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> One pair shorts

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> One pair lightweight walking trousers

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Two T-shirts

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Good quality walking socks

<strong>Other essential items</strong>

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> 40 – 60 litre Rucksack

Light weight towel

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Waterproof ruck sack cover or waterproof bags to keep your things dry

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Sun block for face and lips (Factor 50)

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Personal First Aid kit (plasters, Compeed for blisters, paracetamol)

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Roll of toilet paper

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Water bottle or Platypus type hydration system – 1.5 to 2 litres

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Penknife

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Head torch for use in refuges

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Survival blanket (light foil blanket to keep injured people warm).

<strong>Optional items Change of clothing to include:</strong>

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> underwear, tracksuit bottoms, dry shirt, spare socks (think of things that you can wear to both dinner and bed so you don’t need to change)

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Camera Paperback novel (light!)

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Snack bars/dried fruit/chocolate

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Waterproof map case

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Ear plugs (there will inevitably be snorers in the refuge)

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Buff – good for blocking out light and noise while sleeping, keeping your neck warm, holding your hair etc.

<strong>Additional items for Independent Groups</strong>

<i class="fa fa-check-square"></i> Compass, Altimeter, GPS or Mobile phone with GPS