Ultimate Peru
Adventure ‘Jaguar’
gear list
Essential gear
 Main piece of luggage: a sports bag with
wheels, a suitcase, a backpack or similar.
Maximum checked weight allowed on Peru flights
is 23 kilograms (50 pounds), airlines will charge
for excess baggage.
 Daypack: used for day trips and on the bus.
Must be well fitting with supportive shoulder
straps and a waist-strap. Should be large enough
for your water bottle, packed lunch, raincoat,
fleece, camera and personal items. Size 30 litres
(2000 cubic inches)
 Hiking boots: required for most days of the trip.
Sturdy boots with good ankle support and solid
tread are required. They should be comfortable,
well worn-in and waterproofed
 Hiking poles: for knee support, added stability
and the number of steps during your hikes! Tips
must be taped or have rubber ends to be
permitted at Machu Picchu
 Trail runners/running shoes: for cycling,
casual wear, and to wear when your boots are
wet!
 Jandals/light sandals: or similar. For sea
kayaking, the bus and to wear on the Inca Trails
in the evenings
 Waterproof rain jacket/shell: a breathable,
unpadded shell jacket with a hood which keeps
you dry when active. Ponchos are not suitable
 Waterproof rain pants: for keeping dry and
active on rainy days
 Fleece/down jacket/wool sweater: one or
two something nice and warm for cold days and
nights
 Shirts/T-shirts: two or three, some cotton,
some quick-dry
 Long-sleeve shirts: one or two, some cotton,
some quick-dry
 Lightweight trousers: one or two pairs for
cooler nights. At least one quick-dry pair is
recommended
 Shorts: two or three pairs, some cotton, some
quick-dry
 Thermal underwear: two top and bottom sets
of thermal/polypropylene underwear - you’ll be
using these a lot
 Underwear
 Pyjamas/nightwear: or similar
 Socks: three or four pairs. Some good quality hiking
socks, some warm, some casual
 Swim suit/shorts: for kayaking, and also any
swimming opportunities
 Travel towel: bathrooms towels are provided at most
of the places we stay though not all. You might like to
bring a travel towel for swimming too
 Warm hat: wool/fleece ski hat, or similar
 Sun hat: baseball cap, or similar
 Sunglasses: with a retainer strap if you have one
 Warm gloves: wool/fleece gloves
 Water bottle/bladder: two litre volume. Disposable
plastic bottles are not allowed at Machu Picchu
 Camera: memory cards and batteries/charger (220V
capable with plug adapter for Peru)
 Toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush,
toothpaste, soap, facecloth, prescription medications,
glasses/lenses, shaving gear, feminine hygiene
products, wet wipes, hand sanitiser etc.
(some accommodations provide some of these and
some don’t, so it’s best to bring your own)
 Personal first aid kit: for any essential items that you
know you’ll need e.g. blister treatment if you are prone
to blisters. Also include rehydration sachets, diarrhea &
stomach pain pills (usually a combination of new
environment and food + altitude). Your guides also
carry a group first aid kit
 Sun-block: SPF 15 UVA/UVB broad spectrum is
recommended
 Insect repellent: if in doubt bring more rather than
less
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Inca Trail backpacking options:
 Sleeping bag: Must be rated to at least
0oC/32oF/three seasons (hire sleeping bags: US$35,
include freshly washed liner)
 Sleeping bag liner: useful for added warmth and
hygiene.
 Torch/flashlight/headlamp
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Ultimate Peru
Adventure ‘Jaguar’
gear list
Essential documents and items
 Passport: stored in a waterproof wallet
NOTE: If you have renewed your passport since
you booked your trip, bring both your old and
new passports to Peru, as you may need your
old one to collect your Inca Trail permit!
 Passport copies: please bring a photocopy of
your passport
 Money: US$ cash, Peru soles cash, credit/debit
cards with pin number for cash withdrawals
 Air tickets and itinerary: your international and
domestic itinerary and tickets
 ‘Jaguar’ trip summary (OBI step 7): print this
out and bring it with you. It includes where to meet
your group, any extra hotel information and
emergency numbers
 ‘Jaguar’ trip itinerary: print it to bring with you on
your trip
Optional items
 Hiking gaiters: not essential, though great for
this trip to keep the tops of your boots and socks
dry and they add warmth
 Cycling gear: we recommend bringing cycling
shorts and cycling gloves for maximum comfort.
You’re welcome to bring your own helmet, cycling
shoes and pedals too
 Ear plugs: recommended for light sleepers, and
for use on the Inca Trails
 Camp pillow: pillows aren’t provided on either
Inca Trail, so you might want to bring one along
 Alarm clock: for those mornings you’ll need to
get up early
 Adapter plug: depends on your home country
 Casual clothes: if you’d like bring a nice skirt/shirt to
wear out to dinner
 Energy snacks and drinks: while snacks will be
provided, you may like to bring some along too,
especially if you have special dietary needs
 Hairdryer: provided by most accommodations though
not all so you may wish to bring your own as well
 Binoculars
 Pocket knife
 iPod/mp3 player
 Reading material
GEAR NOTE: if you’re not sure what any of these things are, please ask at your nearest outdoor store, or ask
us. We want you to be as well prepared as possible for your trip
FABRIC NOTE: we recommend quick-drying, wicking fabrics such as Patagonia capilene, Icebreaker merino,
or other specially designed fabrics for this trip. If you’re not sure what a quick-dry fabric is, ask at your
nearest outdoor store. While you can bring some cotton, denim and other non-wicking fabrics on this trip, be
aware that they won’t be easy to wash or dry
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