Equipment
for the
“Wüstenklänge” –
trips to Jordan
Documents
Passport (minimum validity 6 months)
Insurance with medical flight ambulance
or other return trip insurance, recommended (according to your own discretion)
Sleeping
Sleeping bag (recommended for up to -10° C comfort range)
Insulating mat
Tent in case of rain (may also be shared with others)
possibly bivouac sack (protection against cold wind)
Clothing
Important: warm clothing, wind-resistant!
(Onion skin system)
Boots for walking in the stone desert
Sandals
Headgear (scarf and warm cap)
Fleece jackets and/or pullovers (min. 2 warm pieces)
Wind and rain-proof jacket
2 pairs of trousers
2 sweat-shirts or shirts
T-Shirts
Underwear
Long, warm underwear for sleeping
Socks (warm socks for airing at night in sandals close to the campfire)
Hygiene
Towel
Amenities
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Shampoo
Hairbrush
enough wet paper towels (also used for corporal hygiene)
Glasses / contact lenses / mirror
Sun glasses with hard case
Sun cream
Lip protection
Life in the desert
Head- or flashlight (with reserve batteries)
Pocket knife
Lighter
Sewing kit
Rucksack, sea bag or sports bag (capacity approx. 60 l)
Small rucksack
Writing materials
Personal medicines and bandages
Camera with reserve battery, memory cards or films
Cup (preferably not breakable)
Vaccinations
No vaccination necessary!
Hepatitis A and B shots are not mandatory, though recommended
Currency
Change upon your arrival
Visa
It is possible to get it upon arrival at the airport in Amann.
Gifts
You may take with you some gifts, according to your preferences.
Good choices include writing materials, exercise notebooks, school material, lighters and other small goods of daily life.
Others
Pictures of your family to show them to the bedouins.