HIKING GEAR CHECKLIST

Mandatory:
  • Warm/thermo under layers
  • Warm down jacket
  • Waterproof/breathable hardshell
  • Waterproof/breathable hiking pants
  • Quick-dry hiking pants
  • Warm hiking socks
  • Waterproof/breathable trekking boots
  • Resting shoes
  • Waterproof/breathable gloves
  • Snow hat
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • 1L water bottle or camelbak
  • Hiking poles
  • Day backpack (35L)
  • Personal medication

Optional:

  • Gaiters
  • Thermos
  • Microfiber towel
  • Binoculars
  • Camera

Mandatory March through October:

  • Headlight with extra batteries

  • Microspikes

  • Thermos

CAMPING GEAR CHECKLIST

  • Trekking backpack (60L+)
  • Tent 3 to 4 season
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Cooking stove, pots, and utensils
  • Gas, lighter and matches
  • Headlight with extra batteries
  • Microfiber towel
  • Trash bags, ziploc bags, duct tape
  • Food for X days

MEET OUR EXPERTS

AMY HOFFMAN

LIZ TRACEY

What they recommend:

Amy and Liz have successfully completed the 5 days and 100 km W Trek in the middle of winter, thanks to their strong spirits and impeccable gear. Here are a few items they strongly recommend: 

  • TRAVEL DOMINOS
  • PATAGONIA TRIOLET JACKET
  • PATAGONIA NANO PUFF BIVY PULLOVER
  • BUFF UVX MASK
  • PATAGONIA TORRENTSHELL PANTS
  • CAMELBAK CHUTE MAG 50oz
  • OR ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH GAITERS
  • SALEWA MICROSPIKES
  • LOWE ALPINE CERRO TORRE
  • ZIPLOC SLIDER BAGS