What to Bring

Personal Equipment

Boots - leather with "Vibram" type lug sole; waterproofed and broken in (I pair)

Sleeping bag - preferably synthetic; good to -5 Celsius (1)

Sleeping pad - Ensolite or Therma rest type (1)

Backpack - internal frame; 30-50 litres capacity (1)

Light weight hiking shoes or runners (1 pair optional)

Rain jacket - waterproof/breathable type (1)

Rain pants - coated nylon or waterproof/breathable type (1)

Shorts - nylon or cotton blend hiking type (1 pair)

Long underwear (lightweight) - top and bottom, either synthetic or wool - not cotton (1 pair)

Long pants - light fleece, wool or synthetic (1 pair)

Gloves - wool or synthetic , alpaca gloves can be bought in Peru (1 pair)

Socks - wool or wool blend (3 - 4 pairs)

Warm jacket or sweater - wool or fleece, not cotton (1)

Toque - wool or fleece (1)

Hat with sun visor or full brim, e.g. baseball cap, etc. (1)

Sunglasses -100% UV block (1 pair)

Headlamp - small size with fresh batteries (1), Petzl Tikka recommended

Eating utensils for field trips - cup, bowl, spoon etc., can be bought down there

Personal kit - toothbrush, blister kit, toilet paper, etc.

Water bottle - minimum 1 litre

Knife

Sunscreen (min. 15 spf & waterproof)

Matches or lighter

Insect Repellent

First aid kit, Repair kit, Emergency kit (ie., needle, thread, electrical

Ties, duct tape, wire, safety pins, etc.)

Long-sleeved shirts and pants for jungle (mosquitoes)

Articles difficult to find in Peru:

Duct Tape,

Specific Medications, drugs

Energy Bars, ie Power bar, granola bars

Feminine Products

Outdoor gear of any kind

Important Notes:

Money - Canadian Dollars are hard to exchange in many places. US dollars are the norm. US travelers cheques work as well. Cash withdrawls can be made at instant teller machines with Visa or Mastercard. Withdrawls can be made in Peruvian Soles or in US dollars.

Boots - Your boots will make or break your holiday so some time spent getting used to them is time well spent.

Sleeping bag - We recommend at least a '3 season' bag as temperatures can drop to below freezing at night. A bag with synthetic fill functions better in wet conditions. Make sure you bring a stuff sac that will reduce your bag to its minimum size (i.e. one with compression straps). This will provide enough space in your pack for everything else.

Please contact us for information on where to buy or rent any of the equipment needed, as well as other questions that are bound to arise.


	Personal Equipment Boots - leather with "Vibram" type lug sole; waterproofed and broken in (I pair) Sleeping bag - preferably synthetic; good to -5 Celsius (1) Sleeping pad - Ensolite or Therma rest type (1) Backpack - internal frame; 30-50 litres capacity (1) Light weight hiking shoes or runners (1 pair optional) Rain jacket - waterproof/breathable type (1) Rain pants - coated nylon or waterproof/breathable type (1) Shorts - nylon or cotton blend hiking type (1 pair) Long underwear (lightweight) - top and bottom, either synthetic or wool - not cotton (1 pair) Long pants - light fleece, wool or synthetic (1 pair) Gloves - wool or synthetic , alpaca gloves can be bought in Peru (1 pair) Socks - wool or wool blend (3 - 4 pairs) Warm jacket or sweater - wool or fleece, not cotton (1) Toque - wool or fleece (1) Hat with sun visor or full brim, e.g. baseball cap, etc. (1) Sunglasses -100% UV block (1 pair) Headlamp - small size with fresh batteries (1), Petzl Tikka recommended Eating utensils for field trips - cup, bowl, spoon etc., can be bought down there Personal kit - toothbrush, blister kit, toilet paper, etc. Water bottle - minimum 1 litre Knife Sunscreen (min. 15 spf & waterproof) Matches or lighter Insect Repellent First aid kit, Repair kit, Emergency kit (ie., needle, thread, electrical Ties, duct tape, wire, safety pins, etc.) Long-sleeved shirts and pants for jungle (mosquitoes) Articles difficult to find in Peru: Duct Tape, Specific Medications, drugs Energy Bars, ie Power bar, granola bars Feminine Products Outdoor gear of any kind Important Notes: Money - Canadian Dollars are hard to exchange in many places. US dollars are the norm. US travelers cheques work as well. Cash withdrawls can be made at instant teller machines with Visa or Mastercard. Withdrawls can be made in Peruvian Soles or in US dollars. Boots - Your boots will make or break your holiday so some time spent getting used to them is time well spent. Sleeping bag - We recommend at least a '3 season' bag as temperatures can drop to below freezing at night. A bag with synthetic fill functions better in wet conditions. Make sure you bring a stuff sac that will reduce your bag to its minimum size (i.e. one with compression straps). This will provide enough space in your pack for everything else. Please contact us for information on where to buy or rent any of the equipment needed, as well as other questions that are bound to arise.
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