GEAR CHECK LIST

*Please consider to take with you a HEADLAMP. 

Headwear:

• Sun Cap/hat

• Warm hat

• Sunglasses (with UV protection)

Clothing:

• 1st layer – Shirt and underwear: Polypropylene, Capilene, Merino wool, Polyster (NO NATURAL FIBERS, NO COTTON PLEASE!!!!!!!)

• 2nd layer – Fleece jacket or pullover (something like Polartec 100 or Patagonia R1 is recommended)

• 3nd layer – Waterproof Jacket or Poncho(Waterproof is not the same that water-resistant)

• 2nd layer – Fleece pant for extra cold nights/summits (optional)

• 4th layer – Down/synthetic insulation jacket if you get cold easily (Remember Los Nevados is not just cold is HUMID and WET)

• Pijama or spare set of dry clothing for sleeping or changing wet layers.

• Glove for sun and cold protection

Footwear:

• Good quality Trekking boots/shoes/trail runners with good traction

• Sandals/Crocs/Light shoes for campsites and huts (1 pair)

• Trekking socks (2 pairs minimum in case one pair gets wet)

Backpack:

• For Hikes take 35L pack. 

• Backpack with enough volume to pack all your stuff INSIDE not hanging from the outside

• Dry bags/plastic bag for packing inside the backpack.

Hydration & food:

• Hydration system as a Camel/platypus bag or bottle – 1.5 liters minimum

General:

• Trekking poles (Mandatory)

• Headlamp is mandatory 

• Suncream Lipstick

• Personal toiletries: Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, pack towel, soap (organic and/or biodegradable), comb/hairbrush, toilet paper, ear plugs, hand sanitizers (must).

• Personal prescription medicine if need, be sure to have it with you from home.

• Entertainment like books and music Camera and extra memory card and batteries