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Ethiopia	Camping Gear Posted: Sat September 3, 2011 02:25 PM UTC Hello All I am planning to go to the Samien National Park. I am not intending to hire a cook. From the gear part, i have camping gas grill ( a small one which can be put inside a pocket) but i would have to buy compressed gas. The question is as follows. Is there somewhere in Gondar a camping shop where i would be able to buy it. It's not the only equipment i would like to purchase. Would be very grateful for any help. Thank you all in advance. Max. Report Advertising or Inappropriate Posting	Maksik	2 replies [Reply]

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Re: Camping Gear

Posted: Sun September 11, 2011 07:40 PM UTC

Hi Maksik,
I am afraid I have no good news for you !
There are not of “outdoor shops” in Gondar, and, the only gas bottles you can buy there are the big cylinders.
The thing you can do: as hiring a guide is compulsory, you probably will pass through Debark to enlist at the Park office, and at that office they can guide you to a shop renting camping equipment. I did a trek last year, without cook, but hired a mule and some camping stuff; the stove worked with petrol, I had to buy there.
So it is not too difficult to find things in Debark, but no “camping gaz” or alike things.
Have a nice trip.
P.S. I have a page about the Simien here on VT, I should finish one day. . . .

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