Grade 12
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage
Packing List
Day temperatures will be cool to hot (15 ~28 C) and nights will be cold to cool (14~ 19 C). To help maintain a comfortable body temperature while walking it is best to have a number of layers of clothing that can be easily peeled off or added on as required. Please be prepared for rain. Also, a hat is recommended for warmth and to ward off the sun.
Backpack
N.B. You will be required to carry your luggage with you at all times, so excess weight is to be avoided. Think before you pack! A medium sized backpack should be sufficient to contain everything for this tour.
General
2 water bottles (1L minimum)
1 Towel
1 toiletries (face cloth, toothbrush, toothpaste etc)
5 underwear
1 sunglasses
4 T-shirts (dri-fit preffered)
1 travelling to/from clothes (limit weight and quantity - may be able to use some hiking clothes)
1 insect repellant (shared with others)
1 sun block (30 SPF minimum) (shared with others)
1 lip balm (optional)
3 garbage bags ( for waterproofing)
4,000 yen in cash for souvenirs, food and onsen expenses
1 camera (optional )
1 playing cards (optional)
1 book (optional)
Hiking
1 Backpack ( minimum 30 L ) with waist belt
1 Pair of Hiking Boots or sturdy running shoes
1 Fleece jacket/ woolen sweater (no cotton sweatshirts/hoodies)
1 Waterproof rain jacket with hood (or GoreTex jacket) (test it in the shower!)
1 Waterproof rain pants (or GoreTex pants) (test it in the shower!)
1 Long underwear top (merino wool or polypropylene)
1 Long underwear bottoms (merino wool or polypropylene)
3 Pairs of Wool/Synthetic blend light-midweight cushioned hiking socks
1 Hiking shorts (not cotton)
1 Hiking pants (not cotton)
1 Rain Hat/ Baseball Cap
1 backpack rain cover (optional)
High energy snacks (chocolate, power bars, trail mix etc) (optional)
Snorkling
Swimwear
Sunscreen
Backpack
N.B. You will be required to carry your luggage with you at all times, so excess weight is to be avoided. Think before you pack! A medium sized backpack should be sufficient to contain everything for this tour.
General
2 water bottles (1L minimum)
1 Towel
1 toiletries (face cloth, toothbrush, toothpaste etc)
5 underwear
1 sunglasses
4 T-shirts (dri-fit preffered)
1 travelling to/from clothes (limit weight and quantity - may be able to use some hiking clothes)
1 insect repellant (shared with others)
1 sun block (30 SPF minimum) (shared with others)
1 lip balm (optional)
3 garbage bags ( for waterproofing)
4,000 yen in cash for souvenirs, food and onsen expenses
1 camera (optional )
1 playing cards (optional)
1 book (optional)
Hiking
1 Backpack ( minimum 30 L ) with waist belt
1 Pair of Hiking Boots or sturdy running shoes
1 Fleece jacket/ woolen sweater (no cotton sweatshirts/hoodies)
1 Waterproof rain jacket with hood (or GoreTex jacket) (test it in the shower!)
1 Waterproof rain pants (or GoreTex pants) (test it in the shower!)
1 Long underwear top (merino wool or polypropylene)
1 Long underwear bottoms (merino wool or polypropylene)
3 Pairs of Wool/Synthetic blend light-midweight cushioned hiking socks
1 Hiking shorts (not cotton)
1 Hiking pants (not cotton)
1 Rain Hat/ Baseball Cap
1 backpack rain cover (optional)
High energy snacks (chocolate, power bars, trail mix etc) (optional)
Snorkling
Swimwear
Sunscreen