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ESSENTIAL KIT

GB 3RD COMMANDMENT “ TRAVEL RIGHT BUT TRAVEL LIGHT”, means only take what is necessary for your trip. It’s easy to replace clothing on tour but other items may be needed at short notice, therefore, essential to have on hand. GB has found that there are three facilities in which to spread your kit & the contents of each need to be carefully selected.

1. MAIN RUCKSACK KIT

1. NO2.CLOTHING - Waterproof Anorak (top of sack) Jumper / Shirts / Trousers / Shorts (carrier bag) Underwear, T Shirts & Socks x 2/ Swim Shorts (carrier bag) Light Shoes or Trainers / Flip Flops (carrier bag) Sun Hat (top pocket) GB tie
2. MEDICINES & LOTIONS - Medication (backup supply No2) First Aid Kit No2 (side pocket 1)
3. TOILETRIES - Shower Gel / Sponge / Washing Powder/ Sink Plug (toilet bag) Towel (under anorak) Sleep Sheet & Pillow Case (carrier bag) Washing Line & 3 Pegs (side pocket 2)
4. DOCUMENTS - Guides / Maps / Identity & Medical Card No3 (top pocket)
5. ACCESSORIES - Torch/ Spare Spectacles / Alarm Clock/ Padlock/ Elec. Plug Adapter (side pocket 2)
6. EMERGENCY FOOD RATIONS - Tuna tins / Crispbread/ Cheese Slices/ Dried Noodles (carrier bag) Kendal Mint Cake, Tin opener & Cork screw/ KFS plastic (top pocket)

2. DAY/ TRAVEL BACKPACK KIT

1. WASH KIT - Shave kit or Battery Shaver / Tooth Brush & Paste / Soap / Lightweight Towel (Toilet Bag)
2. TRAVEL COMFORTS - Neck Rest / Inflatable Seat Cushion / Scarf /Ear Plugs
3. PICNIC FOOD & DRINK - Snack Food in Bags / Water Bottle
4. MEDICAL KIT - Daily Medication/ First Aid Kit No1/ Paper Tissues
5. PHOTOGRAPHIC - Camera / Spare Films
6. DOCUMENTS - ID, Medical Card No2 / Travel File, Timetables, Insurance Documents (in Clear Plastic Pockets)
7. ACCESSORIES - Currency Reserve No2 / Deodorant Spray (also for Security) / Mini Umbrella / Cap / Sun Shades/ DIY box (pen knife, scissors, nail clippers, nail file, sewing items, tweezers, safety pins)

3. BODY/ CLOTHING KIT

1. NO1.TRAVEL CLOTHING - Light Coat /Sleeve Shirt / Trousers "Zip" Pockets /
Hiking Shoes or Boots
2. BODY MONEY BELT/ LEG WALLET - Currency Reserve No1 & 2/ Credit Card/ YHA Card/ COPY Passport, Tickets, Insurance documents
3. TROUSER "ZIP" POCKETS - Passport / Travel Tickets / "Con Con" Card, Money / Pen/ Spending Currency / Identity & Medical Card No1/ Medicines Prescription (Reserve 3 )
4. ACCESSORIES - Whistle on Key Chord / Wrist Watch

Kits 2 & 3 are primary survival packs. If your main rucksack goes missing for any reason you will be able to evoke the GB 4TH COMMANDMENT "TO CARRY ON DESPITE ADVERSITY"