Kit lists

What should you take on a day out in the UAE or Oman?

Well, the answer depends on  where, when, for how long, who with, time of year & numerous other factors. The below guidelines are exactly that guidelines, each venture outside the safety of ones home or office should be considered carefully and all the risks examined before deciding what to take. The environment in the UAE & Oman can be harsh, with summer desert temperatures of over 50 degrees celcius breaking down in car away from a main road could have dire consequences. A mobile phone and bottle of water should get you through but what about when you venture into the mountains or desert on foot. We consider the below listed items the absolute minimum.

Note on drinks – Water alone does not replace the minerals we loose through perspiration, it is wise to either add re-hydration powder to your water or replace some of your water with isotonic.

Note on bottles - Plastic bottles are bad for our environment and liable to damage unless carried inside a rucksack. Please consider using reusable durable drinks containers.

Kit list 1

Day hike – Desert or Wadi

The below kit list assumes that you are joining one of our easy or moderate day hikes. For our more serious hikes graded as difficult or as a  mountain route see Kit List 2. Day Hike – Mountains.

Most of our hikes are undertaken in the months of October to April, the below list assumes hiking in these months.

Personal kit The below items are essential when joining one of our day hikes. To wear Sun hat or other head covering Sun glasses Cotton or high wicking fabric shirt Cotton or high wicking fabric shorts (mid thigh or longer) Comfortable underwear & socks Good footwear. Hiking boots or trail shoes are ideal. Trainers or running shoes will do for a day hike To carry 15-25 litre rucksack 2 litres water per half day / 4 hours. Sun screen Lunch plus a small amount of extra food Lightweight fleece Lightweight wind proof jacket Optional Mobile phone Camera Head torch or small flash light Isotonic drinks Walking poles

Group or Leaders Kit We supply our leaders with additional group kit. You may be asked to assist in carrying some group items which could include the following. Mobile phone Satellite phone GPS Group contact details Maps First aid kit Thermorest mat Additional warm clothes or sleeping bag Group shelter Isotonic drinks Walking poles

Kit list 2

Day hike – Mountain routes

If you are joining one of our hikes graded as difficult or as a mountain route you should already be sufficiently experienced to know what to take. Please use the below list as  check list and ensure you have all the items listed. For an overnight expedition please see  Kit list 3 – Overnight Hiking

Most of our hikes are undertaken in the months of October to April, the below list assumes hiking in these months.

Personal kit The below items are essential when joining one of our day hikes. To wear Sun hat or other head covering Sun glasses Cotton or high wicking fabric shirt Cotton or high wicking fabric shorts (mid thigh or longer) Comfortable underwear & socks Good footwear. Hiking boots or good approach shoes are essential To carry 35 – 45 litre rucksack 4 litres water per day / 8 hours. Isotonic drinks or re-hydration additives Sun screen Lunch plus a small amount of extra food Warm fleece Warm hat Lightweight water proof jacket Bivvy bag or light sleeping bag Small personal first aid kit Head torch and new batteries. Climbing helmet for some routes (ask us) Climbing harness for some routes (ask us) Optional Mobile phone Camera Walking poles

Group or Leaders Kit We supply our leaders with additional group kit. You may be asked to assist in carrying some group items which could include the following. Mobile phone Satellite phone GPS Spare batteries Group contact details Maps 30m rope Rock anchors First aid kit Thermorest mat Additional warm clothes and /or sleeping bag Group shelter Isotonic drinks Stove Walking poles

Kit list 3 – Overnight Hiking
Will be added soon

Kit list 4 – Supported camping trips

For fully supported camping trips we supply almost everything. We DO NOT supply sleeping bags or bedding.

We have a very limited number of blow up matresses but normally only supply thin foam mats.

We will talk about food & drink specifically for each trip.

NOTE. If part of your camp involves a hike or other activity you should also so see the kit list relevent to your chosen activity.

Please ask us if you have any questions

Personal kit The below items are essential when joining one of our supported camping trips. To wear Sun hat or other head covering Sun glasses Cotton or high wicking fabric shirt Cotton or high wicking fabric shorts (mid thigh or longer) Comfortable underwear & socks In winter months warm cloths, temperatures may drop to 5C To bring with you Sleeping bag or bedding Blow up mattress or thermorest Hand sanitizer Basic washing kit & toiletries Any medication you normally take or may require. Please tell us about any medical condition or allergy. Torch (we have a few) Change of clothes for day 2 Food – Please discuss with us Any items you will require for other activities you may be taking part in, eg if your camping trip includes hiking see the hiking kit list above. Optional Mobile phone Camera Ipod Games Your own camping equipment if you don’t want to use ours. Please discuss options with us.

Group or Leaders Kit We supply a large amount of kit for fully supported camping. The below list is not exhaustive and equally we may not always take every item listed. If in doubt as us. Mobile phone Satellite phone GPS Spare batteries Maps First aid kit 2 person tents (We will help putting the tents up but don’t do it for you) Wood & BBQ charcoal Gas stoves BBQ grills & all cooking equipment Plates, cups, bowels,cutlery. Washing up facilities (We don’t do it for you!) Limited number of cool boxes Water for cooking & cleaning Tea & Coffee Limited drinking water Floor mats for around the fire Kit required for additional activities you have booked.