South America Adventure Travel

Trekking the Pyrenees
Equipment List

Lower body

2 Pair of liner socks polypropylene or capilene
2 Pair heavy wool/synthetic socks. Check boot fit with liner and wool socks on.
1 Pair lightweight long underwear polypropylene or capilene
1 Pair soft shell pants
1 Pair nylon shorts, running shorts or other quick-drying type, not cotton!
Shell pants waterproof/breathable with full side zips, Gore-Tex or equivalent is best
Gaiters. Make sure they will fit over leathers boots.
Well -fitting leathers boots with vibram soles.

Upper body

Polypropylene T-shirt. Not cotton.
Long sleeve polypropylene shirt Lightweight, light colored for sunny days.
Soft shell. Jacket or pullover.
1 Heavy-weight jacket.
Hard-shell jacket with hood. Waterproof and breathable. Gore-Tex or equivalent is best, roomy enough to fit over multiple layers.
1 Pair warm gloves fleece or wool.
Warm hat wool or synthetic.
Sun hat.

Backpack

Internal frame pack 2000-3000 cubic inch capacity. Avoid unnecessary options that add weight
1 Duffel bag with city clothes left behind with the van.

Miscellaneous Equipment

Glasses 100% UV.
Swimsuit.
Personal first aid kit basics: moleskin/blister kit, band-aids, first-aid tape, ibuprofen, personal medications, etc.
Lip balm. At least SPF 20, 1 stick. A string taped to the stick is helpful, to hang around your neck.
Sunscreen At least SPF 40.
Headlamp.
2 Water bottles. 1 liter wide-mouth Nalgene and 1 bottle holster.
Pocket knife. Small Swiss-Army type.
Water purification. Iodine tablets or polar-pure crystals.
Toiletry kit. Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag.
Large plastic bag for keeping miscellaneous gear dry.
Ziplocs are useful for toilet paper and trash.
Camera
Ear plugs to block out snoring by hut-mates
Adjustable trekking poles