Camping Equipment
We provide:
A backpack, a daypack, 2-man mosquito proof tent with sewn in floor per person, sleeping bag and mat and group cooking equipment.
We recommended you bring:
- One head torch with spare batteries
- A small pocket knife
- Waterproof matches or a cigarette lighter
- One water hydration bag or 3 one-litre water bottles
- Plate, bowl and mug (plastic or enamel)
- Knife, fork and spoon
- Soap pads/steel wool to clean your eating utensils
- Soap/toothbrush/toothpaste
- Toilet paper
- Sanitation trowel
- Waterproof plastic bags (to keep your clothing and other items dry within your backpack)
- Camera (ensure you have plenty of film - a roll a day - or plenty of spare capacity if you have digital)
Backpack Weight
We recommend you keep the weight of your backpack to approximately 10-12 kg. It should only contain your spare clothing, light sleeping bag, sleeping mat, personal items (camera, torch, eating utensils, etc) and snacks for the trek.
Group Carriers
Group carriers are engaged to carry food for all of the main meals; cooking gear for the group; tents for each member of the group; and general camping gear.
Our group carriers will erect and dismantle your tent each day.
Personal Carriers
If you do not wish to carry all of your gear you can engage your own personal carrier to carry your backpack for the duration of the trek. If you choose this option you will only have to carry a small daypack with your water hydration bladder, trek snacks for the day and your personal first-aid items as recommended.
You should consider this option carefully as it is difficult to arrange for a personal carrier during the trek - you will be required to pay a $100 surcharge if you need to do this due to the additional administrative difficulties involved in PNG.