Kit List

As a rule - pack light and with plenty of layers. Daytime and night-time temperatures can vary greatly and it's best to be able to pile on the clothes as needed.

For trips into the desert and touring in 4x4 your main suitcase will be stowed on the roof-rack and not be easily accessible until night-time. It is advisable to carry a day-pack for getting at essential gear.

Here's a list of things recommended to bring with you (for trips of 2 - 7 days)

Long sleeved tops/shirt 
T-shirts (not vest tops)
2 comfortable trousers/tracksuit bottoms
Long shorts
Skirts/dresses (below knee length) 
1 sweater/fleece
Sleepwear
Water/windproof jacket 
Shawl/headscarf (for women)
Walking boots or trainers
Walking sandals
1 smart(ish) outfit 
Swimsuit (for hotel pools)
Sunscreen and lip balm
Towel and flannel
Torch
Power plug adaptor (European style sockets)
Eco-friendly toiletries as much as possible
Eco-friendly wet-wipes 
Personal medical kit
Watch
Re-fillable water bottle
Camera and film/memory cards
Zip-lock plastic bags for keeping sand out of valuable/cosmetics/lenses etc 
Spectacles (even for wearers of contact lenses in case of sandstorms)
Feminine hygiene products
Sunglasses
Sun hat (summer)/ Woolly hat (winter) 
Day-pack/small ruck-sack 
Money
Passport

Travellers may also like to bring items to donate to local schools and families - e.g. clothing, school bags, educational items. pens etc...