Big 5 Wilderness Walking Trail and 4×4 Safari Company based on the Letaba River adjacent the Kruger National Park
Checklist – Slackpack Trail
“if you’re looking to immerse yourself in the wild,
step out of the vehicle and touch the soil”
Manukuza Trails Guide
Checklist - Slackpack Trail
Please follow this check list carefully. Certain of these items are essential others use
your discretion. Should you wish to leave something off or do not have access to it
contact your trails guide.
HAPPY TRAILS !!
GEAR TO CARRY
Please note that these items must be carried with you
CARRYING & CAMPING
- Backpack: Daypack
- Backpack Cover (Rain)
- Head Torch
- Plastic packets (litter)
- Waterproofing: Bag Liner/ Plastic Bag
- Tarpaulin with cord and a few pegs (Rain)
Seating: Seat Pad/ Tripod Stool
TOILETRIES & HEALTH
- Sun Screen Lotion
- Toilet Trowel
- Toilet Paper [used with lighter]
- Anti-Chaff Treatment
- Personal First Aid
- Personal Medicine
GENERAL
- Multi-Tool/ Pocket Knife
- Sewing Kit
- Cable Ties
- Matches & Lighter
- Mobile Phone [keep off/ on aeroplane mode]
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Solar Power Bank
- Para-Cord [+10m]
EATING & DRINKING EQUIP
- Water Bottle/ Hydration Bladder [3l]
- Additional 4l Water Storage [Bladder, Coke bottles [cheap, light, collapse easy, strong]]
- Water Purifying Filter (Sawyer)
- Water Purification Drops
- Pot Set (should you want to cook during the day)
- Stove & fuel (should you want to cook during the day)
- Mug
- Knife & Spoon/ Spork
CLOTHING
- Hat/ Cap
- Sunglasses
- Waterproof Jacket: Lightweight
- Poncho
FOOD EXAMPLES
Lunch:
- Provita, Salti-cracks, tuna, cheese wraps, chicken-mayosachets, salami, etc.
Snacks:
Energy bars, biltong, trail mix, sucking sweets, biscuits, etc.
Drinks:
Rehydrate/ Salt Tablets/ Game
Other:
- Identification/ emergency contact details
- Car Keys
- Trekking Poles
KIT BAG DROP OFF ITEMS
Please keep your bag size to a small tog bag
CAMPING
- Table (Provided)
- Ground Sheet / Tarpaulin (Optional)
- Bivvy Bag
- Sleeping Bag [Sheet in summer]
- Ground matt (sleeping on)
- Pillow
- Mosquito Net
- Bright Torch & Batteries (night watch)
- Dish Cloth
- Scouring Pad
- Washing Liquid [small/ decanted]
OPTIONAL CLOTHING
- Night: Thermal Long Johns
- Night: Thermal Top
- Jacket/ Fleece: Sleeveless
- Neck Gaiter: Buff
- Winter: Beanie
- Winter: Gloves
- Winter: Jacket: Polartec
- Ear plugs for light sleepers
- Winter: Duvet jacket [light]
EATING & DRINKING
- Empty 2l Coke Bottles
- (Provided) Water Jerry Can (20l per drop off)
- (Provided) Braai tongs
- (Provided) Braai Grid
- (Provided) Kettle
- (Provided) Kettle Stand
- Collapsible Bucket/ Basin [for water collection]
- Pot Set (should you want to cook)
CLOTHING
- Colours: Neutral Colours including Brown shades, greens, dark khaki, etc.
- Underwear
- Socks [x2]
- Shirts [x2]
- Shorts [x2]
- Swimming Costume [for washing]
- Trekking Pants [quick drying]
- Belt
- Walking Boots (Comfortable/ WORN-IN)
- Sandals/ Crocs
- Gaiters: [Sand, grass seeds]
FOOD EXAMPLES
Breakfast:
Pronutro, Futurelife, Oats-so-easy, muesli, nuts, dried fruits, dried crispy bacon, eggs, etc.
Dinner:
Limited space in a cooler box: Braai meat, Easy to cook meal on a small braai grid shared by all
Drinks:
Limited space in a cooler box: Soft drinks etc
Coffee, tea, powdered juice, cup-a-soup, etc. [prepack into mini Ziplock bags]
TOILETRIES & HEALTH
- Personal Toiletries
- Insect/ Mosquito Repellent [Deet]
- Soap [biodegradable]
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush & Paste
- Malaria: Prophylaxis – contact Doctor
- Towel [quick drying]
- Face cloth/ Bandana/ Buff
- Toilet Trowel
- Toilet Paper [used with lighter]