Gear for Iran Trekking Tours
(what to bring list)
Official Papers
• Valid passport
• Copy of first page of passport
• Airline tickets
• 2 extra passport photos
Luggage
• Duffel bag or over night back pack – extra-large
• Daypack to carry your camera, water bottles, extra clothing
• Luggage tags and luggage locks
Camping Gear
• Sleeping bag and stuff sack, rated to 0° or less (REQUIRED)
Outerwear
• Rain jacket with hood, water repellent and roomy
• Rain pants (side zippers are convenient)
• Insulated parka/ski jacket, down or synthetic filled
Clothing
• Mid-weight fleece jacket or wool sweater
• Fleece pants or tights (optional)
• Mid-weight thermal underwear top & bottoms, synthetic or wool
• Expedition-weight thermal top & bottoms
• Hiking pants/skirt (1)
• Long-sleeve shirts (1 or 2)
• T-shirts, synthetic are best
• Underwear
• Hiking socks (4), wool or synthetic
• Liner socks
Clothing Accessories
• Wool or fleece hat (over ears)
• Bandana
• Wool or fleece gloves
• Thin liner gloves
• Snow gaiters (Fall treks only)
Footwear
• Hiking boots, sturdy, ankle-support, water-resistant, well broken in
• Camp shoes: trail shoes or running shoes (optional but nice)
City clothing
• Bring a few lightweight, easily washable items for travel
• Comfortable shoes
Travel Accessories
• Reliable flashlight or headlamp, plus spare batteries and bulb
• Ear plugs
• Small quantity of favorite energy snacks (you can buying here)
• ‘Potable Aqua’-type water treatment tablets or drops
• Hiking staff or trekking poles (really, a must)
• Two 1-quart water bottles or hydration system
• Sunglasses with strap (side-shields or glacier glasses recommended)
• Sun-block and lip balm – SPF 30+
• Toiletry kit
• Small quick-dry towel
• Personal first aid kit / medicines
• Hand sanitizer gel or Handi-wipes
• Several Ziploc plastic bags
Optional Field Gear
• Camera, film/memory cards, spare batteries
• Down or synthetic-filled pants (Fall treks these are a very wise addition)
• Down booties (Fall treks around camp at nighttime)
• Spare contact lenses or glasses
• Reading and writing materials