Gear list

Gear list for trekking – Los Nevados National Park

Los Nevados National park is not as cold as other places, because of their geographical location along the tropical belt but this mountains are humid with constant drizzle rain, fog and mist, sleet and hail. Gear for cold and wet weather is mandatory, the guide is ready for this conditions so you must do the same.

For our trekking programs, we advise the following gear for each person:

GEAR CHECKLIST

*Please consider to take with you a HEADLAMP.

Headwear:

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Sun Cap/hat

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Warm hat

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Sunglasses (with UV protection)

Clothing:

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]1st layer – Shirt and underwear: Polypropylene, Capilene, Merino wool, Polyster (NO NATURAL FIBERS, NO COTTON PLEASE!!!!!!!)

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]2nd layer – Fleece jacket or pullover (something like Polartec 100 or Patagonia R1 is recommended)

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]3nd layer – Waterproof Jacket or Poncho(Waterproof is not the same that water-resistant)

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]2nd layer – Fleece pant for extra cold nights/summits (optional)

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]4th layer – Down/synthetic insulation jacket if you get cold easily (Remember Los Nevados is not just cold is HUMID and WET)

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Pijama or spare set of dry clothing for sleeping or changing wet layers.

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Glove for sun and cold protection.

Footwear:

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Good quality Trekking boots/shoes/trail runners with good traction

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Sandals/Crocs/Light shoes for campsites and huts (1 pair)

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Trekking socks (2 pairs minimum in case one pair gets wet)

Backpack:

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]For Hiking take 35L pack.

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]For Climbing take 40L pack.

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]For Expeditions take 50L pack.

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Backpack with enough volume to pack all your stuff INSIDE not hanging from the outside

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Dry bags/plastic bag for packing inside the backpack.

Hydration & food:

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Hydration system as a Camel/platypus bag or bottle – 1.5 liters minimum

General:

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]For Expeditions and Climbing trips We recommend you to take your own sleeping bag.

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Trekking poles

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Headlamp is mandatory

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Suncream Lipstick

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Personal toiletries: Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, pack towel, soap (organic and/or biodegradable), comb/hairbrush, toilet paper, ear plugs, hand sanitizers (must).

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Personal prescription medicine if need, be sure to have it with you from home.

[themify_icon icon=”fa-circle-o” icon_color=”000″ ]Entertainment like books and music Camera and extra memory card and batteries.

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