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Machu Packing List
Machu Picchu Packing List
- Backpack and day pack. A back pack may not be needed if you can carry all but 15 lbs. in your day pack. ( Your porter will carry 15 lbs. of your equipment. But anything else will have to be carried by you.)
- Sleeping Bag rated to temperatures as low as -10ºC (they will provide at a cost of $20 extra if you do not have one or do not want to bring your sleeping bag)
- Double-thickness foam mattress (will be provided to you but you have to carry it or your porter, it weighs approx 2.2 lbs.)
- Rain jacket (day pack)
- Strong footwear is important that they are comfortable and well worn-in and not brand new. You will get blisters if they are new and out in this environment, this will lead to infection. NO trekking in sandals.
- One complete change of clothing for the trek
- Change of clothing for Cusco
- Swim suit for the white water rafting
- Sweater
- Jacket or coat (It will be hot during the day and very cold at night)
- Water bottle or camel- back for water
- Sterilizing tablets or excellent rated micro filter for the water
- Head lamp or flashlight and batteries
- Broad-brim or peaked cap
- Sunblock
- Insect repellent
- Toiletries
- Toilet paper as there is none on the trail. (Day pack)
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc. that you will carry in your day pack.
- Camera and spare batteries (nowhere to charge your camera during the trek. Carry in your day pack.)
- Antiseptic/anti-bacterial hand gel or wipes to clean your hands each time after using the camp toilets and before eating.
- If you want to bring trekking poles, they MUST be covered in rubber tips. No exceptions.