What to carry in daypack

Normally you will not see your backpack from the moment you hand it to the porter in the morning to at least lunchtime, and maybe not until the end of the day. It’s therefore necessary to pack everything that you may need during the day in your bag that you carry with you. Some suggestions, in no particular order:What to carry in daypack

Walking through the Groundsel grove with an over-full dapack yours should not be nearly as packed!

sweets
water and water purifiers
camera and spare film/batteries
the guidebook/maps
sunhat/sunglasses and suncream
compass
toilet paper and trowel
rainwear
walking sticks and knee supports
medical kit, including chapstick
watch
whistle
lunch (supplied by your crew)