Based on my experience
Concerning photo gear:
1. Be ready to find sand in most unexpected places, like at the pocket of photo bag which was never opened.
So double check when you change lenses or attach a filter that the item in hands isn't covered with thick layer of sand.
2. Never change lens when wind is blowing... more over, if you don't have WR lenses, I would do the following:
3. Pack your gear in a photobag and then the bag into some plastic bag, and then into another plastic bag at the very first signs of wind blowing. Carefully clean by shaking all the sand which got somehow into the photo bag after the windy weather is over.
4. If you have WR lenses attach a protective filters and be ready to treat them as disposable items because they will be scratched by sand. When changing filters double or even triple-check that you don't have sand particles between filter and lens.
Concerning yourself:
1. Wear clothes with long sleeves and full-length trouser legs. Leave as little exposed skin as possible. Apply suncream on the exposed places. Always wear something to protect your head from the sun. Always wear sunglasses.
2. Be ready to find numerous amount of different kinds of creeping and flying insects when it gets dark. So if you have a mosquito mesh on your tent always make sure it is tightly closed. Check for insects inside your sleeping bag before you get there. Whenever you left some clothes or boots on the ground for longer periods of time always inspect it and shake before putting on. Scorpions (and other insects) tend to creep under or into folds of fabric to escape the sun heat.
5. Drinking water is essential but try drinking by small sips. Also note that a cup of hot tea (without sugar!) quenches your thirst better than a glass of cold water.
Last edited by disya2; 06-26-2013 at 06:55 AM.