{"id":5970,"date":"2026-03-23T15:07:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lamourdudesert.com\/?p=5970"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:07:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T11:07:02","slug":"contents-of-the-travel-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lamourdudesert.com\/en\/contenu-du-sac-de-voyage\/","title":{"rendered":"Contents of the travel bag"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clothes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lightweight shirts and long-sleeved cotton t-shirts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lightweight hiking pants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fleece jacket or down jacket for morning and evening <em>(from the end of November to March)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waterproof\/windproof jacket <em>(from the end of November to March)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hat, gloves, tights <em>(December, January, February, March)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track pants for the evening <em>(from the end of November to March)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hiking socks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warm socks for the evening <em>(from the end of November to March)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warm pajamas, like Thermolactyl <em>(from the end of November to March)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For walking, sandals with socks are ideal because they don&#039;t trap sand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pair of sneakers or low-cut hiking shoes that you feel comfortable in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleeping bag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It must be adapted to the seasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>October, March and April<\/strong> : 10 to 15\u00b0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>November and February<\/strong> : 5 to 10\u00b0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December and January<\/strong> : 0 to 5\u00b0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For people who are very sensitive to the cold, a meat bag can be useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the toilet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A small bath towel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibly a washcloth for the night in a fixed camp and\/or riad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disposable wet wipes or washcloths for washing in the desert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibly a horsehair glove<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shower gel and shampoo in small quantities for the nights before and after the desert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moisturizing cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lip balm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For natural needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Toilet paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper bags for storing toilet paper after use<br><strong>Don&#039;t leave toilet paper in the desert<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miscellaneous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sunscreen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headlamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water bottle, possibly with a filter <em>(Water is provided by the Nomads)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunglasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cap or hat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking sticks, for those who wish to use them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pair of binoculars, if you wish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optionally, swimming, skiing, or motorcycling goggles to protect sensitive eyes in case of a sandstorm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A waterproof pouch for carrying important documents and equipment that needs protection from sand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper tissues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A plastic bag or a pillowcase to put the dirty laundry in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An external battery <em>(power bank)<\/em> to charge the mobile phone, <strong>20,000 mAh being the ideal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mat for yoga and\/or Pilates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pair of scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pillow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibly a mosquito net for the flies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earplugs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pharmacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plasters for blisters, including Compeed, and disinfectant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tweezers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>anti-inflammatory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>anti-nausea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>anti-diarrheals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>paracetamol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>painkillers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>antispasmodics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rehydrating solution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cream to prepare feet for walking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chamomile eye wipes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saline solution for eyes and nose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probiotics, such as Lactibiane, to be taken during the week before departure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mattresses, blankets and tents are provided by the Nomads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The shesh is a gift from the Nomads. 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