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luggage unlocked. Outside of the U.S. we strongly recommend locking your luggage as a
theft-prevention measure.

Clothing Suggestions

Functional Tips
As you will experience a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions, we suggest
several layers of clothing. If you like to hand-wash your clothes, look for fabrics that will dry
out overnight. You can buy clothing designed especially for travel, with features like wrinkle-
resistant fabric or built-in sun protection.

• Footwear: You’ll be on your feet a lot during the trip, and walking over some rough and
slippery surfaces. We recommend you wear sturdy walking shoes, light hiking boots, or
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• Warm layers: Bring some warm layers, even in summer. While July and August can be
very hot during the day, the nighttime temperatures in the mountains can be a chilly 40°.

Style Hints

• Dress on our trip is functional and casual, consisting of basic pants or everyday skirts,
shirts, and sportswear.

• Your dress should be somewhat conservative, to be respectful of the local,
traditional culture.

What to Bring

We have included suggestions from Trip Leaders and former travelers to help you pack. These
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requirements. You may also want to consult the “Climate” chapter of this handbook.

Recommended Clothing
T Shirts: A mixture of short and long-sleeved shirts in a breathable fabric, like cotton or
cotton-blend. Polo shirts are more versatile than T-shirts.

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for comfort and ease of movement.

T Shoes and socks: Shoes should be comfortable walking or running shoes

T Wide-brim sun hat or visor for sun protection

T Light rain jacket/windbreaker with hood

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