You are getting ready for your trip, and still hesitating between taking your poncho or your fleece? Here’s a short list of things to take with you:
- It’s better to take a trekking backpack (especially for programs that include treks). They’re easier to carry for horses or porters;
- Take a small backpack to carry during the day;
- Breathable and fast drying underwear;
- City clothes (optional);
- Light and warm clothes: temperatures can radically change depending on the altitude, climate and time of the day;
- Polar fleece, wind-stopper, raincoat; if you’ll be horseback riding it’s better to avoid ponchos and other large coats that may scare off horses;
- Comfortable trekking pants for hikes and horseback riding;
- High socks and thermo-pants in case it gets cold, especially if you’re travelling in May or September;
- High, comfortable and waterproof hiking shoes; it’s better to avoid brining new shoes that may cause blisters;
- A winter hat and scarf in case of cold temperatures;
- Gloves, especially if you’ll be horseback riding;
- Sun hat or bandana to protect yourself from the sun and from dust;
- Sunglasses category 3 minimum;
- A sleeping bag liner;
- Shampoo, soap and a towel;
- Hand wash gel and wipes;
- A pen and a notebook;
- Extra batteries for your camera or a solar charger;
- Dust-protection for your camera;
- A small knife, lighter, thread and a needle can always come in handy;
- Garbage or plastic bags to put inside your bag and protect your belongings from hard rain;
- Headlamp;
- Water bottle.
For horseback riding expeditions, you may want to add:
- Horseback riding boots;
- Technical pants;
- Sheep skin to put on your saddle.