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The Sahara is a medium that requires special equipment adapted to specific environmental and climatic conditions.
Here are what to take a trek in the Sahara desert.

The feet, the pleasure of walking

For the Sahara, hiking shoes to stem high are banned: too heavy and too hot for the desert climate.

Prefer to a pair of shoes or low cut shoes.

The low cut shoes: They have the advantage of being lightweight and have a good grip of the sole. Goretex membrane “waterproof-breathable” keep your feet dry.

Sandals: Other possibilities, more airy: the sandals. They are increasingly equipped with Vibram soles, which ensure their grip and cushioning.

Be careful not to buy sandals closed walk on the front foot. Sandals need large openings on the front and rear foot to allow the sand to travel under the plantar arch. If this is not the case, you’ll quickly find yourself with a thick layer of sand under foot, not very pleasant!

Take shoes that are already doing to your feet.

Textiles

You think you need to equip both against cold and heat. If the days are generally pleasant and warm with the seasons, the evenings are cool or cold.

Emphasize loose clothing and breathing designed to quickly evacuate perspiration and anti-UV treated for sun protection. Avoid shorts, unfriendly Muslim populations.

The evening should opt for warm clothing: tights, socks, hats, fleece or down jacket.

Equipment for trekker

Sleeping bag:

Who does it more beautiful than a night under the stars in the Sahara? To get the full experience, it is imperative to have a good sleeping bag. Otherwise, your nights will be a nightmare!

Generally, a sleeping bag with a comfort temperature of -5 ° C will be sufficient to spend pleasant nights under the stars. Note however the months of December and January can be very cold in remote locations (eg Hoggar) and required a warmer bag.

We suggest you choose a sleeping bag comfortable to 10 ° C lower than the average temperature of the lower zone where you go. For example, if you travel in the Hoggar, where the average temperature is 4 ° C in November, you need a comfortable down to: 4 ° C – 10 ° C = – 6 ° C.

You can add a cloth sewn silk or fleece to increase the thermal capacity and does not dirty the inside of your of your sleeping bag.

The synthetic advantage of being cheaper, easier maintenance, but larger; down is compact, nicer, more expensive and difficult to dry.

If you occasionally use your sleeping bag, opt for a synthetic!

The tent

Generally, if you go with a travel agency, you will not have to bring your tent. Otherwise, opt for a traditional igloo tent (or similar) type three seasons.

Bags

In the Sahara, you will not have to carry all your equipment. The main luggage is carried by camel or 4×4.

Choose a large travel bag, easier to carry a suitcase or backpack.

Tips: the best manufacturers offer bags waterproof tarpaulin. If they can keep your possessions dry, they are also an excellent barrier against sand and dust.

For the day, a backpack of 20 to 40 liters will be sufficient.

Checklist:

To head

* A hat.
* A hat or a scarf or a hat …
* Sunglasses index 3 to a minimum and holster.

To bust

* T-shirts.
* T-shirts long sleeves.
* Second layer arctic.
* Goretex jacket type or softshell.

Leg

* Tights.
* Pant.
* A long shorts or capris.

For the feet

* Socks (light for the day and warm at night)
* Hiking boots.
* Sandals.

Hand

* Gloves lightweight polar, Stretch.

Bags

* Backpack hiking with a capacity of 25 to 40 liters.
* Soft Travel Bag without wheels, 50 to 90 liters.

Bedding

* Sleeping bag sarcophagus type (comfort temperature -5 ° C).
* Cloth sewn silk or fleece.
* Tent.

Miscellaneous

* Walking poles.
* Wire and needle.
* Toiletry bag.
* Towel.
* Tablets for water purification (or Micropur Hydrochlonazone).
* Protective plastic bags (freezer type).
* Blanket (enhanced model).
* Bottle or water bladder.
* Knife.
* Replacement Lace.
* Lighter.
* Toilet paper.
* Towels moistened wipes or lotion type without using water or washcloth, small bowl and biodegradable liquid soap.
* Camera, bag and protective bag.
* Travel Books.
* Disposable glasses or corrective relief.
* A headlamp and batteries.
* Sunscreen and lip (lip stick).
* Living standard travel cereal bar or peanuts.

Cover and lock documents

* Passport (or ID).
* Visa by country.
* Book of vaccinations and medical indications.
* Currency, credit card.
* Support contract and insurance.
* Personal papers.
* Photocopy of your electronics.