Trekking Gear & Equipments

Clothing: Inner, Middle and Outer Layers

  •  Tee-shirts preferably  moisture wicking  (2 or more)
  •  Long sleeve shirts (2)
  •  Long underwear pants (2)
  •  Underwear (3 to 5)
  •  Heavy Fleece or Down Jacket
  •  Sweatshirt (optional)
  •  Fleece Pants (optional)
  •  Trekking Pants ( 1 or more)
  •  Shorts (optional)
  •  Gortex or Waterproof Jacket with hood
  •  Rain Poncho
  •  Waterproof Pants

Hats, Gloves and Gaiters

  • Wide brimmed hat
  • Wool hat (Should cover ears)
  • Balaclava or Ski Mask
  • Lightweight Gloves
  • Insulated Wool or Down Mittens (worn outside lightweight gloves)

 

Footwear: Shoes and Socks

  • Hiking boots with ankle support
  • Camp shoes or Tennis Shoes 
  • Plastic bag to carry spare shoes
  • Hiking socks (5)
  • Sock Liners (optional)

Duffel Bags and Day Packs

  • Large Duffel Bag for Carrying Your Gear
  • Day Pack for Carrying what you need on the trail
  • Waterproof cover for daypack
  • Drybags in several sizes
  • Stuff sacks for dirty clothes/shoes

Sleeping Bag

  • Sleeping bag rated to  -15° C/ 0° f
  • Sleeping bag liner (optional)
  • Sleeping bag stuff sack
  • Sleeping pad (optional on Machame Route)
     

 

   

First Aid Kit and Toiletries
Note: Our team brings along a basic first aid kit but we recommend you also carry the following;

  • Advil or Ibuprofen
  • Diamox (for altitude sickness)
  • Personal Prescriptions
  • Antibiotics (Cipro for travelers’ diarrhea)
  • Diaper Rash Cream (Can treat rashes or chaffing)
  • Basic toiletries (Soap, Deodorant…)
  • Wet wipes
  • Panty Liners and Tampoons
  • Face lotion
  • Hair brush, Hair ties
  • Hand warmers
  • Ear plugs for sleeping

 

Paperwork and Money
-Passport (needed at entry gate for registration)
- Money for tips at end of trek
Other Items

  • Portable Solar Charger
  • Journal, Pen and paper
  • Any other personal items