CLOTHING

• Dryfit T-shirt - 1 unit​

To be used while hiking. Recommended in POLYAMIDE and with long sleeves for extra protection against solar radiation and scratches from branches.

 

• ​Fleece blouse 200 - 1 unit​

Fleece is a type of fabric with high heating power, low weight and good compression. If you want to invest in a material that is even lighter and more compressible but much more expensive, choose goose down jackets. But be careful! There are several types of down jackets, and many are NOT SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR SPORTS. For more information, contact our team. If you DO NOT want to invest, you can replace it with a regular sweatshirt, but it is highly NOT recommended because it is heavier, bulky and dries slowly if it gets wet.

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• ​Fleece 400 shirt - 1 unit​

This will only be used when entering the park, when temperatures can drop to -6ºC in the height of winter.

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• Anorak - 1 unit

This is the most important item in your backpack. It can literally save your life, as it will protect you from hypothermia. It must have a hood. It must be water-resistant and preferably breathable, that is, it allows your sweat to escape without letting rainwater in. NOT RECOMMENDED but can be replaced by a regular raincoat.

 

• Hiking pants - 1 unit

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• Trekking boots - 1 unit

Ideally, they should be specific for mountaineering, with a good sole (ideally Vibram®), high shaft, water-resistant and preferably with a breathable GoreTex® membrane. Some people do the trail with regular sneakers, but THIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

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• ​​Thin liner socks - 1 unit

Opt for technical socks, specifically for mountaineering. They should have high breathability, which helps to keep your feet in contact with moisture from sweat as little as possible, one of the 3 factors that cause blisters. ​

 

• Beanie - 1 unit

Opt for fleece models.

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• Bandana / expedition cap / hat - 1 unit

Opt for bandanas as they are much more versatile to withstand extreme environmental conditions.

 

• Sunglasses - 1 unit

An essential item to make your trip more comfortable. Radiation at altitude is greater than at sea level, so protect yourself!

 

• Thin liner gloves - 1 unit

Opt for those made of polyester.​​

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ACCESSORIES

• 35 to 40L daypack - 1 unit

It is not necessary to have a backpack with a capacity greater than 40L on a 1-day itinerary. If possible, choose models that can be adapted for camelbacks.

 

• Backpack rain cover - 1 unit

Headlamp - 1 unit

Having the loosest ones, in addition to being more comfortable, is a safety issue if you have to go through a more technical section with little light. On some itineraries, we make a short climb to the summit in the late afternoon to catch a glimpse of the sunset, and the descent ends up being at night. If you insist on not investing in this item, you can even replace it with a cell phone flashlight, but IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

 

• Backup battery pack - 1 unit

Opt for lithium batteries, which are more resistant to low temperatures.​​​

 

• Trekking poles (optional) - 1 pair

It says "optional" because many people take a while to get used to using them. The benefit is tremendous: it reduces the impact on the knees by up to 30%. If you use them, avoid those with screw or automatic locks. They are less resistant.

 

• ​​3L Water Tank with hose - 1 unit

Important item because dehydration at altitude increases the chance of altitude sickness (severe headaches and nausea, for example). This type of system prevents the "taking off and putting on" of the backpack, but can even be replaced by plastic bottles.

 

• 1L Waterproof Bag (optional) - 1 unit

To protect/organize small items and electronics.

 

• 8L Waterproof Bag (optional) - 1 unit

To protect/organize clothes.​

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PERSONAL HYGIENE​

• Sunscreen​ SPF 50 or higher​

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• Personal medicines​​