Equipment list to make a tour in the Cordillera Huayhuash

For treks

· 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 daypack
· sleeping bag (should be lightweight, rated to 0 degrees F., down or synthetic, and compressible)
· 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 or a good poncho.
· 1 water bottle with a 1 litre capacity
· 1 pocketknife or hunting knife
· 1 pair of sunglasses (VERY IMPORTANT!)
· a supply of sun blocker or sunscreen lotion and lip protection (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 gloves (woll or shell gore-tex)

Optional:

· trekking poles (recommended)
· thermarest sleeping pad
· camera and film
· journal and pens
· Spanish / English dictionary

For mountaineering tours

• · 1 pair of plastic boots
• · 1 pair of grampons
• · 1 normal Ice axe
• 1 harnes
• 1 carabiner
• · 1 pair of Gore-Tex shell gloves
• · 1 pair of Gore-Tex gaiters (heavy-duty, sized large enough to fit over plastic boots)
* If you don't want to bring them from your hometown, you can rent almost anything here in Huaraz.