Why do you need a Daypack for your Gorilla Trek – Hike – Climb?
Choosing a suitable Waterproof Daypack for your Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda
Having a Daypack for Primate Trekking and Hiking-Climbing Safaris would be best.
Why do you need a Waterproof Daypack for your Gorilla Trekking Safari? Gorilla Trekking is done in Tropical Afri-Montane Rainforests, where the usual morning mist is often accompanied by a bit of typically light rain. You are on the actual Gorilla Trek for between 3 and 6 hours, sometimes longer.
The weather changes from a cold morning to a warmer day, and you might need something to eat, drink, and protection for your camera, lenses, and batteries so a waterproof daypack will be very handy. Use a porter to carry your Daypack and support the local community.
A Waterproof Daypack for your Gorilla Trekking Safari is even more necessary if you are on the all-day Gorilla Habituation Experience. You spend 4 hours with a Gorilla Family in the Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
You do not need the most expensive Daypack – but sturdy, waterproof, comfortable to use, and large enough to pack the things you will need on the day of your Trek.
We suggest you use your Daypack as a carry-on on your flight to Uganda, making it unnecessary to pack into your suitcase. Additionally, use a daypack for all Primate Treks, Hikes, and Climbs in Uganda.
Why do you need a Waterproof Daypack for your Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda?
What to look for when buying a daypack for your Gorilla Trek:
Waterproof material: Look for a daypack of waterproof material like nylon or polyester to keep your belongings dry in rain or humidity.
- Size: Choose a daypack that is the right size for your needs. It should be large enough to carry your essentials, such as a water bottle, snacks, camera, and extra clothing, but not so large that it becomes cumbersome.
- Comfort: Look for a daypack that is comfortable to wear for long periods. It should have padded straps and a back panel to distribute weight evenly and reduce pressure on your shoulders and back.
- Accessibility: Choose a daypack with easy-to-access compartments and pockets. This will allow you to quickly retrieve needed items without digging through the entire pack.
- Durability: Look for a daypack made of durable material that can withstand the rigors of a gorilla trekking safari. It should withstand scratches, punctures, and other wear and tear.
- Security: Choose a daypack with secure zippers and closures to protect your belongings and prevent theft.
- Color: Choose a daypack with neutral colors, such as black or green, to blend in with the natural environment and avoid attracting unwanted attention.
Choosing a waterproof daypack with these features ensures your belongings stay dry and protected during your gorilla trekking Safari.
Packing your Waterproof Daypack for your Gorilla Trekking Safari:
- Lunch – you will need a packed Luch from the lodge where you will stay. A packed lunch is necessary if your Trek lasts four hours.
- Two liters of Bottled Water or equivalent into a Bottle attached to your Daypack. If that is not possible, put bottled water inside your Daypack. Make sure that bottles are sealed and not leaking.
- High Energy Snacks – You can buy locally grown dried Peanuts – Dried Fruit – or in the US, go to Trader Joe’s and buy some.
- Light Rain Jacket or Poncho unless it is raining
- Camera Equipment – use Ziploc Bags or a Shower Cap to protect items
- Use the services of a porter to carry your Daypack so that you can focus on the Trek
The Things you will not need to Pack on the Day of Your Trek
- Your Phone – Trek Unplugged – all you need is for it to ring while you are with the Gorillas
- Binoculars will not be required unless you are a birder – You are close to the Gorillas
- Do not bring Cigarettes – Smoking is not permitted
Please note that what you carry in must be brought out. There is to be no littering in the Gorilla Sanctuary Parks.
Waterproof Daypack for your Gorilla Trekking Safari – a simple Daypack, everyone has one at home; some use it to carry their books to school, and others take one to work—one of the ingredients that make your time with the Gorillas a success. We suggest you use it during your Safari with us, even as a carry-on flying to Africa.
The Focus is on seeing the Gorillas. Daypack makes it more accessible.
