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NECESSARY EQUIPMENT:
Tent, sleeping
bag, torch, gas cooker, plastic
ponchos, matches, a saucepan, water (there are a few creeks along
the trail
so purification tablets are recommended), light-weight shoes and
boots, a
hat, a set of clothes, a pocket knife, spoons and food. If you are
travelling with a tour company it is their responsability to provide
the
necessary equipment and meals.
WE RECOMMEND YOU TO:
- Use boots during treks and sneakers during long walks.
- Drinking lots of liquids on long excursions, specially during
the Inca Trail
- Always taking an umbrella or rainwear.
YOU SHOULD BRING:
- Personal sleeping bag and mattress
- Back pack, trekking shoes
- Water bottle, flash light, hat
- Personal clothing for trek
- Insect repellent
- Water treating tablets/liquids
Essential are walking boots (and I mean
boots, no track or basketball substitutes as the trail sometimes
is slippery and your feet and legs will be tired), warm and weatherproof
cloth (like 2 synthetic underwear/shirt, a skiingshirt, a sweater
and a Goretex-Jacket), thin and thick socks (I always wear a thin
sock and then over it a hicking sock, both cotton and both preworn,
not fresh from the store or the washing) and a cap or hat. You won't
necessarily need lipstick, but sunprotection and something against
mosquitos you become handy.
A good, comfortable backpack with hipbelt
and rainproof cover. Good sleeping bag. Water treating tablets/liquids.
Some first aid stuff, toilet paper, a flashlight, Leatherman or
Swiss Army knife. Camera (UVA/UVB filter for lens), spotting glasses
Films 400ASA speed.
Everything you don't need should be left
behind. Many hostels and hotels in Cuzco will let you leave stuff
with them.
REMEMBER : Your
pack will already be uncomfortably heavy with just the essentials.
NOTE: Our Private
Inca trail hikes include porters for your personal items and drinking
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