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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

Gepäck

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