Ausangate Trek
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
The packed weight of your trek bag whilst trekking should be no more than 15 kgs. – 33lbs.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots
Socks
Trekking trousers / trekking pants
Waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
Underwear
Baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
Casual shirts and/or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Waterproof jacket
Warm jacket (down)
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Lightweight thermal gloves
Warmer over gloves or mittens
4 – 5 season sleeping bag*
Daypack 30 - 40 litres / 1800 – 2500 cu in.
Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit including: Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), altitude (Diamox), painkillers, plasters (band-aids) and blister treatment, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 Litre / 1 quart (x2)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Travel towel
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
The following items are optional:
Trainers / sneakers or similar for travelling and camp use
Spare laces
Gaiters
Shorts
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Sleeping bag liner
Thermarest (inflatable mattress)*
Travel clothes
Trekking poles
Nailbrush
Insect repellant (DEET)
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Camera, film / memory cards, batteries
Notes
*Available for hire/rental through KE Adventure Travel
A foam camping mat is provided (issued in Cusco), but it is recommended to supplement this with a thermarest style mattress for extra comfort.
