1 DAY TREK GEAR LIST

OVERVIEW

  • Each item on the list below is required unless specified to be optional.
  • If seasonal fluctuations impact the requirement for an item on your list, it will be specified.
  • All other items are required regardless of the forecast to ensure your well-being, as weather and conditions can change quickly in the mountains.
  • Item images represent one product suggestion for that item.

FOOTWEAR

HIKING BOOT

Waterproof hiking boots designed for hiking in cool to cold conditions. Modern, lightly insulated boots with room in the toe box and good support should be stressed. Models like the Scarpa Terra GTX are ideal.

SYNTHETIC OR WOOL SOCKS

2 pairs of medium to heavy hiking socks.

TECHNICAL CLOTHING

TREKKING PANTS

One pair of fast-drying trekking pants.

T-SHIRT

Bring a t-shirt for warm weather.

MIDLAYER TOP

Synthetic or fleece long sleeve top.

LIGHTWEIGHT INSULATED JACKET

We recommend a lightweight insulated jacket to serve either as a layering piece or as stand-alone insulation when appropriate. This may be filled with down or synthetic insulation. This jacket often referred to as puffy jacket.

GORETEX (OR SIMILAR) JACKET

A non-insulated, fully waterproof shell jacket with a hood. We recommend durable 3-layer fabric. Gore-Tex Pro Shell or a similar eVent fabric will offer the most durability and long-term weather protection. This layer must fit comfortably over your baselayer, midlayer, softshell, and potentially a lightweight insulated layer.

HANDWEAR

FLEECE GLOVES

1 Pair of Fleece Gloves

HEADWEAR

BUFF

1 buff, a must-have for Aconcagua. The UV Buff is a versatile replacement for the bandana and serves a multitude of purposes.

SUNHAT OR CAP

Any style of lightweight hat for shading the head will work well. Baseball caps and sombrero-style sun hats are the most common.

FLEECE HAT OR BALACLAVA

A non-cotton wool or synthetic hat that covers the head and ears comfortably.

SUNGLASSES WITH UV PROTECTION

High-quality sunglasses with maximum UV protection, providing full coverage for the eyes.

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

BACKPACK

A small, simple pack of approximately 35-40 liters. Useful for the trek into basecamp.

TREKKING POLES

1 Pair of extendable poles.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

WATER BOTTLE

(1) One liter reusable water bottle.

PERSONAL HYGIENE KIT

This kit should include toilet paper (one roll stored in a plastic bag), hand sanitizer, toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, and some wet wipes if preferred.

SUNSCREEN

One 1-2 oz. tube of SPF 30+ sunscreen. Zinc-oxide added versions are preferred. One ounce is typically sufficient per week, but several tubes. Sunscreen loses SPF rating over time; we strongly recommend brand-new sunscreen.

LIPSCREEN

SPF 30+ lipscreen. As with sunscreen, be sure your lipscreen is new. Recommended: Aloe Gator Medicated 30 SPF Lip Balm.

CAMERA

Small point-and-shoot cameras (including compact SLR’s) are ideal & work well at altitude. Alternatively, many opt to use a smartphone camera. Due to weight & care in the mountain environment, large dSLR cameras are discouraged.

OPTIONAL ITEMS

CAMERA

Small point-and-shoot cameras (including compact SLR’s) are ideal & work well at altitude. Alternatively, many opt to use a smartphone camera. Due to weight & care in the mountain environment, large dSLR cameras are discouraged.

TRAVEL POWER ADAPTER

Type C (two round prongs) and Type I (three flat prongs, two of which are angled) are the most com- mon. However, we suggest researching which adapters are necessary to plug in your devices.

COMPACTOR BAGS

Two or three compression garbage bags, which are generally made of durable, waterproof plastic, and are very useful during an extended stay in the mountains.

TRAVEL CLOTHES

Clean ‘town’ clothing is recommend for use traveling as well as pre-and-post trip. We recommend bringing a comfortable variety of clothing for peace of mind, including some t-shirts, and swimsuit.

TRAVEL POWER ADAPTER

WE recommend that you bring approximately 12 energy food items, like bars, Gu packets, etc.

PEE FUNNEL (FOR WOMEN)

If you bring it, we recommend having practiced with it beforehand.

EARPLUGS

We recommend bringing several pairs of disposable foam earplugs to help you sleep; these are especially important on windy nights.