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Vehicle Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Recovery boards (2 minimum; branded options: MaxTrax, Bush Tracks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • High-lift jack plus base plate (the base plate prevents the jack sinking in sand)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tow rope rated for vehicle weight; 2 shackles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Full-size spare tyre (checked for correct pressure before departure)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tyre repair kit (plugs, CO2 inflators or compressor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Axe or bow saw (for clearing fallen trees from tracks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Basic spares: extra engine oil, coolant, fan belt, fuses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Wasser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Minimum 20 litres per person for interior expeditions (drinking; cooking; washing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Water filter (Sawyer Squeeze or equivalent) for emergency use<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Collapsible water containers for filling at known sources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Verpflegung<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • 7 days of provisions from Opuwo; nothing is available in the interior<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Prioritise foods that do not require refrigeration after opening<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • A gas cooker with sufficient gas for the expedition duration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Navigation and Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • GPS device (Garmin or equivalent) loaded with Tracks4Africa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Satellite communicator (Garmin inReach or SPOT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Paper map backup: Tracks4Africa 1:1,000,000 for the Kunene Region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Compass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          First Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • Comprehensive kit including wound closure strips, antiseptic, sterile dressings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Anti-inflammatory medication (ibuprofen; for muscle injuries)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Rehydration sachets (essential for heat conditions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Antihistamine (for insect bites and mild allergic reactions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Any personal prescription medications with sufficient supply plus 50%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Camping Gear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            • Tent rated for wind (the Kaokoland wind can be severe)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Sleeping bag appropriate for night temperatures (cold in June and July)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Headtorch with spare batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Camp chairs and table (optional but appreciated after a long day’s driving)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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