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Packing List: Trekking
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Notes
- Kilimanjaro: The pack that the porters carry is limited to 15 kg (35 pounds). Overweight or extra luggage will require an extra porter at $10/day
- Inca Trail: The Inca Trail has an 8 kg (about 18 pounds) limit for the pack/duffel that the porters carry.
- Wrap clothing in waterproof plastic bags.
- In the day pack, take along water, sunglasses, camera, binoculars, rain pants and jacket at a minimum. Add any other items you might need during the day because you may not see the porters until the end of your trek for that day.
- Bring double extra sets of batteries as cold weather shortens their life.
- Carry critical climbing gear on the airplane in case baggage is delayed.
- You may want to bring some older items of warm clothing as gifts for your guides and porters.
Clothing
You want your inner layer to be wicking -- no cotton. Next layer should be insulating and warm, and the top layer should be water proof but breathable. You will need clothes for hiking during the day, lounging in the evening, and for sleeping. Layers are important as temperatures vary greatly.
- Shorts, for first and last day only
- Pants, for hiking and for lounging in the evenings
- Short-sleeved or t-shirts
- Long-sleeved shirts, for hiking and for lounging in the evenings
- Rain jacket, needed in hot rainforest and cold snow
- Rain pants, needed in hot rainforest and cold snow
- Undergarments
- Sport bras, for women
- Sun hat with brim
- Bandana (for washing, etc.)
Cold Weather Clothing
- Long underwear
- Fleece jacket or wool sweater
- Fleece pants
- Mittens and/or gloves (waterproof, one thin pair, one thick pair that can be layered)
- Wool or pile hat
- Balaclava or neck gaitor
- Hand and foot warmers (chemical activated)
- Down jacket or parka (for temperatures well below freezing plus wind)
Footwear
Be sure to break in your shoes before the hike!
- Trekking shoes for hiking during the day, preferrably warm, waterproof, and with ankle-support -- not too light and not too heavy
- Tennis shoes or sandals for lounging in the evening
- Hiking socks for warmer conditions
- Wool socks for colder conditions
- Sock liners to wick away moisture
- Gaitors (for mud and scree)
- Snow cleats (optional)
Sleeping
- Sleeping bag (Rated -10 degrees F/-25 degrees C or colder is recommended)
- Sleeping pad and repair kit
Baggage
- Large duffel bag or backpack with rain cover, for porters to carry
- Day pack and rain cover, for you to carry
- Plastic bags
Other
- 2-3 Water bottles and Camelback (no disposable water bottles)
- Bring 3 liters of bottled water for the first day of hiking.
- Guides will boil water or use steripens for water sanitization for you along the route.
- To prevent water from freezing on summit day, keep your water and tube inside your jacket. For Camelbacks, blow air back into the bladder after each sip and drink often.
- Gatorade or other drink mix helps with taste and minerals.
- Trekking or ski poles (rubber tips required for the Inca Trail)
- Headlamp or flashlight (for summit day and in your tent at night)
- Diamox for altitude (talk to doctor)
Technical Climbing
- Technical Rock Boots
- Crampons
- Helmet
- Harness
- Rappel pre
- Cordelette
- Jumars
- Locking Carabineers
- Standard Carabineers