THE ESSENTIAL ITEMS YOU SHOULD PACK FOR YOUR TREK.

Main elements for trekking

It is important to carry little weight in the backpack to walk comfortably, So it is recommended to only carry light and essential material.

HEAD

1. Wind-stopper hat or other thermal hat with ear flaps

2. Cap with legionnaire-type visor

3. Bandana

4. Wind-Stopper Balaclava

TRUNK

1. First layer: Prefer a long-sleeved shirt or shirt made of merino wool or other technical material.

2. Second layer: thin polar jacket , micro polar or other fine material

3. Third layer: Thick Feather Jacket or Primaloft, we recommend pen

4. Fourth layer: Waterproof jacket, we recommend Goro-tex

5. Optional: Softshell jacket, just for comfort as you can replace it using the layers mentioned above

LEGS

1. First layer: Thin shoe, prefer merino wool material or other similar technical material

2. Second layer: Micro fleece thin trousers or other similar technical material

3. Third layer: Thermal pants with reinforcements, we recommend softshell

4. Fourth layer: Waterproof pants, we recommend Goro-tex

5. Fifth Layer: Thick waterproof and thermal pants

6. Short, in some hikes a short will be necessary, you can wear pants that can be divided

FEET

1. A pair of walking boots that you have worn before, ideally they can be used for airplane and approach walks

2. A pair of crock-style sandals

3. A pair of high mountain boots (la sportiva, scarpa, among others)

4. First and second layers of socks

TECHNICAL TEAMS

1. Large backpack (at least 60 liters) + small backpack (between 25 and 35 liters)

2. Large plastic bags

3. Banana document holder

4. Sleeping bag, comfort from -18 to -28 ºC

5. Thick liner (sheet)

6. Drop resistant 1.5 liter plastic bottle

7. Small utility knife

8. Petzl headlamp or other similar quality + spare battery

9. Sunglasses with blizzard protection + another spare lens (single)

10. Thin gloves

11. Thick mittens for extreme cold

12. A pair of walking sticks

13. Ice ax

14. Climbing helmet

15. Long gaiters

16. Crampons

17. Harness

18. 4 carabiners

19. 8 meters of 8 mm cordin

20. Sunscreen

21. Lip Sunscreen


Optional attachments


1. Small camera

2. Small binoculars

3. Power Outlet Adapter

4. Solar panel with battery

PERSONAL FIRST-AID KIT AND TOILETRY ITEMS (RECOMMENDATION)

You should bring enough of your personal medication to last the entire trip. Above all, if you are undergoing a specific treatment, you must take your medication.


1. Antibiotics: Pristinamycin (Pyostacine® 500 mg) (2 boxes for a 1-day treatment),
amoxicillin + clavulanic acid (Augmentin®) 1 g

2. Analgesics: Paracetamol 500mg

3. Anti-inflammatory: Ibuprofen 500 mg

4. Corticosteroids: Solupred 20mg

5. Anti diarrhea: Smecta (provide a dozen bags), Intetix (treatment of amoebias), Imodium

6. Antiemetic: Volagène®, Phosphalugel® / Ulcar®, Domperidone, Prinperan

7. Anti histamines (for punctures, urticaria …): Zyrtec®, Clarytine®, Phenergan®, Polaramine®

8. Topical antiseptics: Betadine, Biseptin

9. Ointments: Niflugel®, Voltarene® (Anti-inflammatory), Arnigel (bumps, bruises), Biafine

10. Antifungal powder (feet): Econazole, dust and ointment

11. Eye drops: Antibiotics, Anti-irritation

12. Set of adhesive bandages and compresses, “double skin” dressings for blisters.

13. Elastic adhesive tape (elastoplast type)

14. Mosquito repellent type «Special Insect screen® tropics»


Personal hygiene kits (Recommendation)

1. Basic personal hygiene kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc)

2. Neutral soap, used for body and laundry

3. Medium-sized quick-drying towel

4. Plastic wire and clothespins for hanging clothes

5. Hand Sanitizer

6. Fabric repair kit (needle, thread, buttons, etc.)

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