Kit List

Its fair to say, heading off to trek in Peru isnt just something you do overnight. It takes a fair bit of preperation on top of the weeks of training. Below is the recommended equipment list - thankfully we get a moderate luggage allowance!

Footwear
·         Good pair of walking boots – water repellent and fully broken in
·         Trainers, sandals or flip-flops to wear after trekking/during the evenings.
·         3/4 pairs of thick walking socks with liner socks for trekking
·         3/4 pairs of cotton socks for casual/evening wear

Clothing
·         Goretex style jacket with hood - essential
·         Light trekking trousers and shorts for the warmer days
·         Waterproof trekking trousers - essential
·         Heavyweight fleece top or jacket 
·         2 x micro fleece tops for layering
·         1 x long sleeved top/base layer
·         2 x trekking t-shirts
·         Tracksuit bottoms/spare trousers to wear in the campsites in the evenings
·         Light to mid weight synthetic long/thermal underwear for top and bottom (leggings and long
·         sleeved top)
·         1 x warm pair of wind stopper and waterproof gloves with thin liners (ski gloves are also good)
·         Warm fleecy hat / balaclava
·         A bandana/buff or scarf (for warmth and sun protection) - essential
·         Peaked / wide brimmed hat – essential (for sun protection)
·         Casual clothes for dinners/hotels/travel
·         Swimsuit

Equipment
·         80 -100 litre duffle bag / back pack (no wheels).
·         Small rucksack for carrying personal items on trekking days (approximately 30 litres).
·         Bin liners/waterproof rucksack liners to keep clothing/equipment dry and to organise equipment into - essential
·         Travel towel.
·         Platypus / Camelback water carrier (optional – if not water bottles are required)
·         1-2 x 1 litre water bottles - essential
·         Head torch with spare batteries - essential
·         Sun glasses with 100% UV protection - essential
·         Camera with spare batteries and memory cards.
·         iPod (optional).
·         3 – 4 Season Sleeping Bag
·         Earplugs.
·         Favourite snacks for trekking days.
·         Carbohydrate gels / energy tablets.
·         Mobile phone with charger (optional).

Toiletries
·         Anti-bacterial hand gel – essential.
·         Soap/ face wash. Wet wipes for personal hygiene – essential.
·         Toothbrush & paste.
·         Toilet paper and lighter (for burning between camps if required).
·         Feminine hygiene products.
·         Sun screen, lip balm, after sun.
·         Contact lenses & solutions for wearers.  A pair of glasses as back up.
·         Shampoo and shower products for the hotel.
·         Insect repellent.

Personal first aid kit
·         Any personal medication that has been prescribed by a GP or clinic.
·         Paracetamol / Ibuprofen / Asprin.
·         Anti-diarrhoea tablets (Imodium).
·         Antihistamines.
·         Plasters / Compeed / blister kit.
·         Antiseptic cream.
·         Throat lozenges.
·         Rehydration powder (Dioralyte).
·         Muscle rub.
·         Knee supports (if required).

Documents
·         Passport and photocopy of passport (kept separately)
·         1 passport sized photo.
·         Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) (local currency – if you can get hold of it)
·         US dollars – approx $200-$250
·         Insurance certificate and 24 hour emergency contact for insurance.
·         Credit card
·         Vaccination certificates