Ausangate Trek Packing List

🧥 Clothing

• Waterproof or windproof jacket
• Warm jacket (preferably down or insulated)
• Fleece or thermal mid-layer
• Thermal base layers (2 or 3)
• Trekking pants (2 pairs)
• Waterproof pants (optional but useful)
• Thermal underwear
• Regular underwear (several pairs)
• Waterproof gloves
• Warm hat (wool or fleece)
• Sun hat or cap
• Scarf or neck gaiter (like a Buff)
• Thermal socks (at least 3 pairs)

👟 Footwear

• Waterproof hiking boots (broken in)
• Sandals or camp shoes
• Gaiters (optional, for mud or snow)

🛌 Sleeping gear

• Sleeping bag rated to -10°C or -15°C (14°F to 5°F)
• Sleeping pad or mat (if not provided by the agency)
• Travel pillow (optional)

🎒 Personal gear

• Daypack (20–30 liters)
• Duffel bag or main backpack (carried by horses if with a tour)
• Trekking poles (highly recommended)
• Headlamp + extra batteries
• Sunglasses with high UV protection
• Sunscreen (high SPF)
• Lip balm with SPF
• Water bottles or hydration bladder (at least 2 liters)
• Water purification tablets or filter
• Small quick-dry towel
• Toilet paper
• Trash bags and laundry bags

🧼 Personal hygiene

• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Biodegradable soap
• Hand sanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Deodorant
• Comb or hairbrush
• Earplugs (optional)

💊 First aid kit

• Altitude sickness pills (like Sorojchi Pills or Acetazolamide)
• Pain relievers (e.g., ibuprofen, paracetamol)
• Anti-diarrhea medication
• Band-aids and bandages
• Insect repellent
• Any personal medication

📷 Other useful items

• Camera or phone with a good camera
• Power bank or external battery
• Cash (in soles, for entrance fees or snacks)
• Copy of your passport
• Energy snacks (nuts, bars, chocolate)

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