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 5 °F / -15 °C, 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.