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NECESSARY EQUIPMENT:
Tent, sleeping bag,
torch, gas cooker,
plastic ponchos, matches,
a saucepan, water (there
are a few creeks along
the trail so
purification tablets are
recommended), light-weight
shoes and boots, a
hat, a set of clothes, a
pocket knife, spoons and
food. If you are
travelling with a tour
company it is their
responsability to
provide the
necessary equipment and
meals.
WE
RECOMMEND YOU TO:
- Use boots during treks
and sneakers during long
walks.
- Drinking lots of
liquids on long
excursions, specially
during the Inca Trail
- Always taking an
umbrella or rainwear.
YOU
SHOULD BRING:
-
Personal sleeping bag
and mattress
- Back pack, trekking
shoes
- Water bottle, flash
light, hat
- Personal clothing for
trek
- Insect repellent
- Water treating tablets/liquids
Essential are walking
boots (and I mean boots,
no track or basketball
substitutes as the trail
sometimes is slippery
and your feet and legs
will be tired), warm and
weatherproof cloth (like
2 synthetic underwear/shirt,
a skiingshirt, a sweater
and a Goretex-Jacket),
thin and thick socks (I
always wear a thin sock
and then over it a
hicking sock, both
cotton and both preworn,
not fresh from the store
or the washing) and a
cap or hat. You won't
necessarily need
lipstick, but
sunprotection and
something against
mosquitos you become
handy.
A
good, comfortable
backpack with hipbelt
and rainproof cover.
Good sleeping bag. Water
treating
tablets/liquids. Some
first aid stuff, toilet
paper, a flashlight,
Leatherman or Swiss Army
knife. Camera (UVA/UVB
filter for lens),
spotting glasses Films
400ASA speed.
Everything you don't
need should be left
behind. Many hostels and
hotels in Cuzco will let
you leave stuff with
them.
REMEMBER : Your
pack will already be
uncomfortably heavy with
just the essentials.
NOTE: Our Private
Inca trail hikes include
porters for your
personal items and
drinking water too |
