In terms of equipment, we like to keep it simple. You need to provide your personal kit and we provide the rest. A top-of-the-range tent, Polarguard sleeping bag with a proper pillow and inflatable therm-a-rest, all of the other camp equipment and most importantly wonderful fresh and plentiful food, snacks, drinks and wine.
To tempt your tastebuds, we are happy to provide a sample menu of our succulent spreads.
Here is what we recommend you bring packed into a duffle bag. We also advise you bring a good daypack to carry your water-bottle, camera etc during the trek. And remember to set aside a set of clean clothes for your arrival at the end of your trek. You’ll be delighted you thought ahead!
Finally, we would be very grateful if you could pack carefully as weight is a critical matter for the porters who will be carrying your pack.
A warm jacket or parka
A good pair of trekking or hiking boots (worn in prior to your trip)
A pair of tennis shoes/sneakers
A pair of trekking socks per day of trekking
One or two pairs of shorts
Underwear for the duration of your trek
Swimwear
A set of warm underwear for camp (polypropylene is best)
# of T-shirts for hiking depending upon the number of days of your trek
Rain gear (Poncho or jacket )
Rain pants (highly recommended during the rainy season)
A pair of warm gloves (*)
A warm hat (wool or fleece) (*)
A hat or cap to protect you from sun
A bandanna
Sunglasses with string attached
Sun screen lotion and lip balm
Insect repellent
A small towel and wash cloth
Bathroom kit (soap, tooth brush, etc…)
Baby wipes (very handy for washing)
Knife (Swiss army is good)
Water bottle (1 liter size)
Compact flashlight, spare batteries, camera (with plenty of charged batteries and memory cards!)
A retractable walking stick (Leki) or similar. Please make sure you buy rubber tips for your walking stick. Metal tip sticks are forbidden in Inca ruins.
Protect your clothes and kit from the rain by lining your duffel bag with large black rubbish bags. Plastic ziplock bags are useful to store batteries, camera equipment, books and notebooks.
Personal first aid kit. Please note that we carry a fully equipped First Aid Kit, including Oxygen, but you may want to bring your own supply of personal medicines as well as “moleskin” and “second skin” band aids that come very handy during your trek.
(*) Wool items can be purchased in Cuzco or Huaraz, the two main starting points for treks.
