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Amazon rainforest expedition
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items Kit list for expedition, nature, adventure and tourist style trips to the Amazon rainforest.
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Footwear
Clothing
Toiletries
Comforts
Equipment
Food & snacks
Footwear
My preferred jungle shoe is a trail shoe but if you do require rubber boots, these are the ones to get! I suffer from plantar fasciitis and they provide the best arch support of any shoe I have tried - great for full days of hiking in the rainforest!...
WONDERWELLY Tall Rain Boots - FitFlop
Best grip for slipping and sliding through the jungle chasing snakes.
Salomon
These are my station shoes and also what I wear to talk around the town. Lightweight but sturdy and very supportive (especially for my plantar fasciitis). They come in an array of colours.
Women's IQUSHION Ergonomc Flip Flops | FitFlop US
My best everyday hiking shoes. Waterproof, great grip, comfortable.
Skechers Women's 180081 Bkaq Trekking Low Cut
Clothing
Hands down my favourite trail trousers - I have 6 pairs! Durable but soft and comfortable. Not noisy (so you don't scare the animals away), quick dry (very important in the Amazon!) and stretchy for climbing over those treefalls.
Women's Saturday Trail™ Stretch Pants | Columbia Sportswear
Forclaz hiking trousers are a recent find for me. I only have one pair but I LOVE them! They are more sturdy and expedition-proof than my favourite Colombias so a combination of both is perfect. These are slightly less soft and noisier BUT they are s...
Hiking Pants - Decathlon
Absolute essential to keep those mosquitos out! These shirts are mosquito-proof, super tough and durable (mine haven't ripped even with the toughest of thorns) and they come in great jungle colours. Perfect for watching wildlife and blending into you...
Women's Anti-Insect Clothing | Womens NosiLife | Craghoppers ROW
Lightweight, surprisingly durable, hiking socks
Parrot Pattern Crew Socks | SHEIN USA
My favourite night-walk socks
Snake Pattern Crew Socks | SHEIN USA
Brasher durable wool hiking socks for longer hikes. These last for years!
Women's Socks | Brasher
My favourite cold weather wool sock
Women's Socks | Brasher
Very lightweight, quick dry, breathable underwear. Always buy in black or brown because the water in the Amazon stains white and pale colours.
Underwear - Accessories - Fabletics
High pony cap! Keeps your neck cool to have your hair up higher, it also just looks great :)
YAMEE Ponytail Baseball Cap for Women
Toiletries
Lush shampoo bars smell AMAZING! I've been using them for years. One bar lasts me around 2 months of daily use (and I have long hair!). Eco-friendly, not tested on animals, smells amazing, lightweight and easy to pack, and no packing to bin.
Shampoo Bars | Zero Waste and Eco-Friendly Shampoo | LUSH
If I could only take one soap to the Amazon it would be this. And in the past it often has been! You can use it to clean your whole body, face, hair, hands, everything. The peppermint one is especially useful when washing in a river because it helps ...
Dr. Bronner's: The Original All-One Magic Soap and More!
Also essential but take care not to wear repellent when you are handling wildlife.
OFF! Mosquito & Insect Repellent | Prevent Bug Bites Every Day!
Smells like coconut and keeps you safe from the sun! Also non-greasy which is important in the Amazon when it is so hot and sweaty.
Shop All – Hawaiian Tropic US
I've tried every suncream under the sun and this works best for hot and humid environments. It stays on my face without melting into my eyes.
Sunscreen - La Roche-Posay
Helps to heal cuts, scrapes and insect bites without leaving scarring. Also a great moisturiser!
Bio-Oil®
My FAVOURITE repellent to apply to my skin. It SMELLS AMAZING. Gentle and moisturising. I LOVE it. It took me 9 years to find a repellent I don't mind wearing.
Odomos Non-Sticky Mosquito Repellent 100g
Comforts
Great for camping and fieldwork, this rechargeable touch light is great for reading. Lightweight for easy packing. Long-lasting battery. Importantly, it has a red light so you can use it outdoors and not attract bugs.
Auxmir LED Touch Bedside Table Lamp
Keep cool on those hot days
ITSHINY Bladeless Neck Fan, 4000mAh, 3 Speeds
Equipment
Absolute essential for offtrail-hiking, field research and expeditions.
Garmin GPSMAP® 65s | Handheld Hiking GPS
ESSENTIAL for spotting wildlife at night and for navigating. Remember, it gets dark by 6pm in the Amazon. Fenix are rechargable and you can also buy additional batteries so it you are out for a long night walk and want full beam strength for hours yo...
Fenix HM70R Rechargeable Headlamp - 1600 Lumens
Track your steps, HR, body battery, sleep and more with this smart watch. Durable, stylish, comfortable with a long lasting battery. This helps me to pace myself on hikes
Garmin vívoactive® 4S | Smaller-Sized Smartwatch | Fitness
Stylish way to keep your headlight safe
Fenix APB-30 Headlamp Storage Bag
A more affordable and lighter weight headlight for nightwalks and getting around the rainforest at night. I also love the colour!
Fenix WH23R Work Headlamp
Don't come to the Amazon without a dry bag. This one is super sturdy and strong, it comes with a handy strap, easy to use and reliable. I also love that it comes in green.
Earth Pak Torrent Waterproof Dry Bag & Case
Food & snacks
Keeps that dehydration at bay in hot countries (and cures a hangover!)
SiS Hydro Hydration Tablets, Berry, 20 Tabs
Prevent dehydration or hangovers in hot countries
Electrolyte Tablets - 180 Vegan Tablets
First aid kit
A waterproof first aid kit is ESSENTIAl in the Amazon, and in general while travelling
Lifesystems Waterproof First Aid Dry Bag