25 August 2009

Web site

For updates refer: http://mongoliahorsetrek.webs.com/

07 July 2009

First Aid

Sunscreen lotion
Vaseline
Plasters/Bandage/Steri-Strips
Antiseptic Blister pads
Pain killers
water purification tablets
Diarrhorea remedies
Moisturiser
lip balm
Cold/flu decongestants
Antihistamines
Travel motion-sickness tablets
condoms
Mosquito Repellent
Tweezers
Rehydration salts (Gastrolyte)
dental floss
vitamins

Clothing

underpants
Poly T-shirt
Thermal underwear
2 long sleeved cotton/poly shirt
Soft shell
Hard Shell
Down filled coat
Poly trousers - maybe king gee rayon or similar
socks
balaclava
gloves
Leather riding boots
light weight boots, hiking or work boot style
Hat - broad brim - consider hard hat
Sun glasses

Camping Gear

Sink bucket
Water packs, collapsible
Water filter/purifier
Dragonfly Multi fuel stove
Cook set
Crockery and cutlery
Tent- want a bit of space
Inflatable camp mat (Thermarest)
Sleeping bag
Sleeping bag liner
Knife - not folding
Diamond stone - ezylap, red handle - fine grade
Multi tool pliers
Flint lighter
head lamp
led torch
First Aid pack
Survival pack
Water proof sacks
Travel towel
Toiletries

Horse Gear

Pack pad
Pack saddle - lightweight
Canvas bags
Harness
Pack surcingle
Scales
2 x 1.8m x 2.4m tarps
6mm halters and 12mm reins and lead rope
Spare marine rope
I like the redhide hobbles
Picket peg / Electric fence
Horse bell
Reflective tape
Explore option of an english style saddle from Mongolia
Bridle
Rasp
Easy-Stitcher

Location/Communication

Location/Communication
Yet to decide, I like the Garmin units, especially the mapping kind
vector maps
compass
maps
guidebook
phrase book
dictionary
Learn Mongolian Language

PDA
USB stick
load all references on SD cards to 2GB size
Camera
Phone - GSM or satellite
Emergency Beacon - probably SPOT Global Satellite Personal Tracker and Messenger

Remote power supply
powermonkey-explorer
AA battery charger

General

Passport
Money
Bank card
Visa
Key contacts