Expedition Equipment Checklist

Expedition Equipment Checklist

The detailed expedition equipment checklist is provided to confirmed participants following booking confirmation. It covers everything you need for our Peru mountaineering expeditions, including:

Clothing

  • Insulated down jacket (800 fill or better)
  • Waterproof hard shell jacket & pants
  • Fleece mid-layer
  • Merino wool base layers (×3)
  • Mountaineering boots (double or single)
  • Gaiters
  • Warm mountaineering gloves + liners
  • Balaclava, warm hat, sun hat

Technical Equipment

  • Crampons (12-point, compatible with boots)
  • Ice axe (standard length)
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet
  • Belay device + locking carabiners
  • Jumar / ascender
  • Head torch (lithium batteries recommended)
  • Glacier glasses (category 4)

Pack & Sleeping

  • 50–70L mountaineering pack
  • Sleeping bag (-20°C rated)
  • Sleeping bag liner (silk)
  • Sleeping mat (foam or inflatable)
  • Dry bags / stuff sacks

Essentials

  • High-SPF sunscreen (×2)
  • Lip balm with SPF
  • Blister prevention gel (Gurney Goo)
  • Water bottles + bladder (3L total)
  • Trekking poles (optional but recommended)
  • Personal first aid kit

Full checklist provided on booking: The complete, expedition-specific equipment list — with brand recommendations, weight guidelines, and supplier links — is sent to all confirmed participants. Book your expedition or contact us if you have specific questions about gear.