Packing list
material
Travel bag or backpack (ideally 120 liters) suitcases are rather unsuitable
small daypack (20-30 lt.)
Plastic tarpaulin, emergency blanket or old shower curtain as a place to sleep
Sleeping bag warming well (nights in the desert can be cold, especially in Dec., Jan., Feb.)
Sleeping bag inlet
Sleeping mat according to personal comfort.
1 foam mat and 1 blanket per participant will be provided
Water bottle 1-1.5 lt or water bag
Thermos flask, for example Flsk, is not only suitable for tea / coffee but also very well for the morning toilet
Headlamp, possibly flashlight included. Replacement batteries
pocket knife
Sunglasses / spare glasses (contact lenses could cause problems in wind and sand)
Lighter / matches (for burning toilet paper)
small plastic bags to protect against sand for sensitive objects e.g. camera, cell phone etc.
Packsacks for clothes and dirty laundry
Foldable wash basin, for example from Ortlieb. Is very suitable for washing feet or the more detailed cat wash
clothing
Headgear such as a cap, headscarf or
Schesch: traditional 6-10m long length of fabric. Covered
the head, neck and neck can be purchased locally in the market. 3m is enough.
Shawl
3 long comfortable cotton trousers or trekking trousers. Women should avoid shorts. Traditional clothing can be purchased on site
1 warm windbreaker / ski jacket
Hat and gloves important from Dec.-Feb.
1 fleece jacket or sweater
2-3 short and long-sleeved shirts / blouses also depend on the time of year
3-4 short and long-sleeved T-shirts
underwear
Pajamas
1 pair of socks / week. Warm socks for the evening
it's better to take a pair of socks with you, because walking barefoot is unfavorable due to pecking parts of the plant, then prefer sock feet. E.g. Smartwool
1 pair of sturdy shoes, e.g. sneakers, trekking shoes, well worn for walking / trekking
1 pair of sturdy sandals. Shoes that you can quickly slip into and out of, for storage or short distances. For example crocks or the like
1 towel / cotton wrap. Also suitable as a mat, bath towel, protection against wind and sun
handkerchiefs
Toiletries
Soap / liquid soap, suitable for body, hair and clothing, is also available in the outdoor shop in leaf form
toothbrush
toothpaste
Floss
Mouthwash
brush
Sunscreen with a high sun protection factor
Skin lotion
Foot cream
Lip pomade with sun protection factor
Disposable washcloths or kitchen towels that can be burned easily
Wet wipes also for washing cats as a shower substitute
Toilet paper
Ladies hygiene items
Bread paper bags for disposing of daily waste. Burns very well too
Travel pharmacy
personal medication
Medication:
Painkiller
diarrhea
Vomit
fever
Cold / cough / nasal spray / nasal ointment
Eye drops (if irritated by wind and sand)
Voltaren ointment
Bandages / plasters / blister plasters
Mosquito repellent e.g. anti-hum
Photographic equipment
Camera + lenses, compact camera, mobile phone
Rechargeable batteries, batteries
Charger, power bank, possibly solar charging panel
Snacks
E.g. cereal bars, bonbons, dried fruit
at its own discretion
Documents
Plane ticket
possibly train ticket
Passport including visa
ID card
Money:
Tips (preferably in €)
Security bag for money and documents
for personal expenses (€ can be changed at the airport in Algiers)
Cash (preferably in €) to pay for travel arrangements on site
for personal needs:
phrasebook
writing utensils
notebook
travel Guide
a book
Knitting
This equipment list was created from the experience of many desert trips and serves only as recommendations and does NOT claim to be complete
