Misc.
- Camera (extra batteries and memory cards)
- Book, games, music devices to spend time in tent
- Insect repellent coating for hike in clothes
- Copies of relevant documents (Passport, maps, directions, etc)
- Journal with pens.
- Casual clothes for walking around, going to dinner
- Small Spanish dictionary with travel phrases
- List of critical information
Trekking to Plaza de Mulas and Plaza Francia
Required Personal Equipment and Clothing
HEAD
- Sun cap or hat (with bandana and visor)
- Ski hat (wool or fleece)
- Glacier glasses (with UV filter and side protection)
UPPER BODY
- 2 Thermal baselayer shirts (Polypropylene or Capilene)
- 1 Fleece pullover (like soft polaretec 100 or 200)
- 1 Fleece jacket (mid to heavy weight)
- 1 Parka with hood - for -15°C / -5°F - (down or synthetic
- 1 Rainproof or windproof jacket with hood
- 1 Turtleneck or multifunctional headwear of synthetic material (Buff or similar)
- Cotton T-shirts or shirts
HANDS
- 1 Pair of insulated finger gloves
- 1 Pairs of inner thermal gloves (Polypropylene or Capilene)
LEGS
- 2 Thin synthetic pants (polypropylene or nylon)
- 2 trekking pants
FEET
- 1 Pair of comfortable hiking boots or trekking shoes
- 2-3 Pairs of outer socks (thick wool or polypropylene)
MOUNTAINEERING EQUIPMENT
- 1 pair of trekking poles (collapsible preferred)
BACKPACK
- 1 backpack 50 liters / 3.000 cu. in. (minimum)
SLEEPING GEAR
- Sleeping bag, expedition quality (for at least -15ºC – 5ºF,)
- Sleeping mat (Thermarest or similar, full length recommended)
- Foam pad (only if you bring a Thermarest, to avoid a burst)
OTHERS RECOMMENDED
- Head lamp (spare batteries and bulb)
- 1 one-liter water bottle (wide mouth). We recommend Nalgene
- 1 pocketknife
- Sun screen (30-40 solar protection factor)
- 2 Lips screen (20-40 solar protection factor).
- Personal first aid kit (simple)
- Toiletry bag
MISC.
- Camera (extra batteries and memory cards)
- Insect repellent coating for hike in clothes
- Copies of relevant documents (Passport, maps, directions, etc)
- Journal with pens.
- Casual clothes for walking around, going to dinner
- Small Spanish dictionary with travel phrases
- List of critical information
The above gear list must be used as a guide.
