Equipment list to visit the Cordillera Huayhuash

· 1 Backpack with a carrying capacity of 60 to 70 L/ 15 -17 Gallons (a similar sized duffle bag or travel bag can be used as a substitute)
· 1 Small backpack for day trips
· Sleeping bag (rating depends upon particular trip)
· 1 Warm jacket or parka
· 3 Pairs of outdoor pants (jeans are not recommended as they are difficult to dry out when wet)
· Warm sweaters
· 2- 4 Pairs of woolen socks
· T-shirts, shirts, hats or caps
· 1 Set of warm underwear such as long underpants and long undershirts
· 1 Pair of good hiking boots (make sure they are "broken-in")
· 1 Pair of light shoes (runners or sneakers)
· 1 Set of light rain gear such as a pant and jacket combination (poncho style rain gear is not recommended as it hinders movement while canoeing)
· 1 Water bottle with a 1 litre capacity
· 1 Pocket-knife or hunting knife
· 1 Flashlight
· 1 Pair of sun glasses (VERY IMPORTANT!)
· A supply of sun blocker or sunscreen lotion and Lip suncream (VERY IMPORTANT!)
· Personal medications
· Underwear, personal items, and toiletries
· 1 pair of fleece pants
· 1 wool or fleece hat
· Headlamp and Batteries (bring at least 2 spare sets)
· 1 pair of Gore-Tex gaiters (heavy-duty, sized large enough to fit over plastic boots)
· 1 pair of Gore-Tex shell gloves

Optional:

· Trekking poles (recommended)
· Thermarest sleeping pad
· Camera and film
· Journal and pens
· Spanish / English dictionary