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Peru Packing List?
If you've been to Peru, would you mind sharing your packing list? I have a good idea of what we need and will likely bring, but want to make sure we're not forgetting something important or planning to pack too much.
Some background: We're going for 3 weeks, hiking the Inca Trail, and planning on doing laundry (either at a laundromat or in our sink). Also planning to only carry-on our luggage (we have backpack - the Weekender from eBags).
Thanks for your help!
Re: Peru Packing List?
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My must haves for the Inca Trail were:
A porter- seriously- so worth it!
Day pack backpack with water reservoir
Trekking poles
Hat with a brim all the way around (I purchased this at the trail head)
Sunglasses
ANTIBIOTIC! Do not forget this one. No where in my research for Peru did I read anything about bringing an antibiotic for a bacterial infection. I ended up picking up a bacteria infection and I've never been sicker in my life. Bring an antibiotic!
I've never been but am currently planning a trip there. Have you been on tripadvisor? I was surprised at some of the items they suggest you bring. Like antibiotics (which pp mentioned.) Also, apparently there is no toilet paper or soap in most public restrooms, so several people suggested a baggie with TP, soap, hand sanitizer and clorox wipes. Tripadvisor also suggests non-natural clothing (like nylon and rayon.) Those fabrics dry faster than cotton, which is apparently a problem with the humidity and rain. In particular, rayon panties were recommended. One girl said she walked around with swamp-ass for two weeks because her cotton panties never dried (ew!!) Another interesting thing I wouldn't have thought of are those little silica get packs that you get in shoes or pill bottles. Those are apparently good for keeping your papers from molding or defogging your camera in the rain forest.
Definitely check out tripadvisor!
Anything you can achieve through hard work, you could also just buy.
Things that I can add to the list:
- Sunscreen - an absolute must have. Even though it feels cool, the sun is very strong. Bring sunscreen and wear it!
- Good, *broken-in* hiking boots. You'll definitely want the ankle support and traction on the Inca Trail.
- Sock liners - they help wick away sweat and help keep you from getting blisters
- Band aids/moleskin - for when you do get blisters
- Flip flops for the shower and for walking around camp
- Small flashlight and/or headlamp - the sun went down around 6 pm when were there, so you definitely need one in the evenings
- Layers. On the Inca Trail, I'd wear shorts and a tank top for part of the day and be in long pants, long sleeves, sweater, jacket, and gloves later that day. The temp varied widely depending on altitude and if the sun was out
- Underwear and bras - Bring a lot. The best thing at the end of the day on the Inca Trail was changing into fresh underwear. It was like a little piece of heaven.
- Garbage bags or waterproof bags to put your stuff in inside your backpack. You don't want all your clothes to get wet on a rainy day.
- Rain poncho.
I'm sure there are other things that I am forgetting - but this should give you a good start.
In addition to bug lotion (I prefer lotion to spray- easier to apply IMO) with a high DEET content, we also treated our socks and the bottom of our pants with permethrin. Many ppl on the TripAdvisor forums recommend REI as a good supplier of inspect repellent but I found a much better selection and prices at drugstore.com.
My doc recommended taking Pepto tabs over any other type of antacid/anti-diarrheal because it does have some antibacterial affects that other meds don't. Still, she prescribed an antibiotic to take if we did get some sort of bug from the water or food. She also gave us something for altitude sickness, although we didn't need it.
An American Girl's Travels
I've never been, but last night I was playing on Pinterest and pinning various packing list ideas and I came across this one from a blogger who went to Peru: http://velokova.com/2010/09/does-adventure-have-to-cramp-your-style/
Maybe it will help.