Kloofwater Camp Secret Info

I had a chat to some students who went to Kloofwaters and here are some tips:

1) Pack light...you walk your butt off and sleep at a new place every night. SERIOUSLY...pack light!

2) Expect to get sweaty, wet and dirty...bring clothes suited for it.

3) Bring at least 3 black rubbish bags to wrap up things so they do not get wet or as an emergency but light raincoat/windproof jacket on your daily activities.

4) Take tuck money... it helps to plug the holes if supper or lunch was not enough. Dont expect tuck to be open after every meal...plan and buy in advance.

5) Bring thick short cotton socks for the day of the long hike.

6) Bring 2 cozzies, none of which you expect to survive or be seen in public again.

7) On "Kloofing" day wear shoes that can get wet but still protect your feet...old running shoes or those rinse out type jobs will do the trick.

8) Bring extra food to snack on ...some previous people say they got lekker hungry others say there was a lot of food. Rather play it safe.

9) Youre in the sun a lot, wear a hat that gives you all round cover...like a bush hat.

10) NB! Sun block at least a water proof factor 40.

11) Youre bound to pick up scratches and who wants to wait for the medicine kit to eventually arrive...take a good couple of plasters with you, about 7. some anticeptic wipes will hekp as well.

12) If you hate mozziebite itch take some local anagesic gel that will help with sore muscles as well. Anti-histamine cream also works a charm.

13) Bug repellant like a Tabbard-stick or -spray.

14) If your mom is ok with it... 2 Panados.

15) Dress down, the only time your clothes will not get dirty is on the way there and on the way back. SERIOUSLY - DO NOT BRING NEW CLOTHES because it will be old when you leave.

16) Bring 2 good water bottles with a strap or belt to carry it with, holding it in your hand on a long walk is a real drag. You normally get satchels to mix into the water, if you do only mix it into 1 bottle as drinking sweet stuff makes you thirsty and does not quench your thirst.

17) Take a spare roll of toilet paper it better than getting to the loo at night and finding the dreaded empty loo holder. When youre out and about in the day keep about 1 metre folded up in your pocket for when you have to answer natures call in the middle between somewhere and nowhere.

18) Take a cheap torch...the light headlamp jobs work the best because they leave your hands free.

19) Remember a bad day at camp, still beats the heck out of a good day in class. :) Enjoy!