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Equipment list to make a tour in the Cordillera Huayhuash

For treks

  • 1 backpack with a carrying capacity of 60 to 70 L/ 15 -17 Gallons (a similar sized duffle bag or travel bag can be used as a substitute)
  • 1 daypack
  • Sleeping bag (should be lightweight, rated to 5 °F / -15 °C, down or synthetic and compressible)
  • 1 warm jacket or parka
  • 3 pairs of outdoor pants (jeans are not recommended as they are difficult to dry out when wet)
  • Warm sweaters
  • 2 - 4 Pairs of woolen socks
  • T-shirts, shirts, hats or caps
  • 1 set of warm underwear such as long underpants and long undershirts
  • 1 pair of good hiking boots (make sure they are "broken-in")
  • 1 pair of light shoes (runners or sneakers)
  • 1 set of light rain gear such as a pant and jacket combination or a good poncho
  • 1 water bottle with a 1 litre capacity
  • 1 pocketknife or hunting knife
  • 1 pair of sunglasses (VERY IMPORTANT!)
  • A supply of sun blocker or sunscreen lotion and lip protection (VERY IMPORTANT!)
  • Personal medications
  • Underwear, personal items, and toiletries
  • 1 pair of fleece pants
  • 1 wool or fleece hat
  • Headlamp and Batteries (bring at least 2 spare sets)
  • 1 pair of gloves (woll or shell gore-tex)

Optional:

  • Trekking poles (recommended)
  • Thermarest sleeping pad
  • Camera and film
  • Journal and pens
  • Spanish / English dictionary

For mountaineering tours

  • 1 pair of plastic boots
  • 1 pair of grampons
  • 1 normal Ice axe
  • 1 harnes
  • 1 carabiner
  • 1 pair of Gore-Tex shell gloves
  • 1 pair of Gore-Tex gaiters (heavy-duty, sized large enough to fit over plastic boots)
  • * If you don't want to bring them from your hometown, you can rent almost anything here in Huaraz.