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Equipment to bring

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

  • Valid passport and photocopy of important pages (security in case of loss; do not put in the same place as the passport)
  • Blood group card, if possible.

BAGS

  • Large travel bag that will be secured on the roof of the cars and then on the dromedaries. The full bag should not, if possible, exceed 15kg. Failing that, a duffel bag or backpack without a metal frame. It is better to have one large bag rather than 2 small ones.
  • A small backpack for clothes and equipment needed during the day (sweater, water bottle, sunscreen, etc.). Check car service newark to jfk. Bring a strong carabiner so that you can possibly hang it on the camel’s saddle. Check out Painterly.

SLEEPING AND CLOTHING

  • Very warm sleeping bag, sarcophagus type.
  • Down jacket or polar fleece recommended for evenings around the fire.
  • Waterproof windbreaker
  • 2 canvas pants, wide enough not to hinder movement
  • Long-sleeved shirts (sunburn) and T-shirts
  • Tracksuit or jogging suit that can be used as pajamas.
  • Underwear and handkerchiefs
  • Cap, scarf, hat, cheche (protection against wind, sun, cold, etc.)
  • Socks: several pairs
  • Shorts and Bermuda shorts – Swimsuit – towel

SHOES

  • Essential: test your shoes before leaving!
  • A pair of lightweight shoes such as “jogging” or “trekking”
  • Sandals, espadrilles, barefoot shoes, etc.

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Sunglasses + possibly glacier goggles or ski goggles “mask”, good protection in case of sandstorms.
  • Water bottle + cup
  • Pocket knife
  • Lightweight and compact toiletries
  • Sunscreen
  • Towels wet, toilet paper, matches (to burn the toilet paper after use!)
  • Flashlight or headlamp + batteries
  • 2 large “garbage” bags to protect your belongings in the bag (sandstorm)

PERSONAL PHARMACY

  • Everything you need for blisters, disinfectant, bandages.
  • Painkillers, anti-inflammatories, antidiarrheals and anti-constipation medications…
  • Your usual medications if you are prone to a particular illness.

We provide a mattress and a blanket per person