Peru Packing List

This is what I am planning on bringing with me as we trek through Peru! If you have any questions about gear or would like some other recommendations, shoot me a message and I am more than happy to help you sort things out.

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The gear

Hands down the most comfy hiking socks! I will be bringing 4 pairs and will most likely keep one clean pair to sleep in.

Water bottle: 1L Nalgene OR a 1L/1.5L Hyrdapack

Love both of these! But the Hydrapack is a lot lighter and nicer to carry. Not entirely sure which one I will bring yet!

Warm gloves: REI Fleece Gloves

Lightweight but very warm gloves! Love these. Never had any issues with them.

Fav hat. It goes everywhere with me!

I’ve had a great experience with both of these power banks!

I’ve had these hiking boots for the past 2 years and have worn them on a handful of backpacking trips! They are waterproof and have held up in wet conditions but they also don’t get too hot. Personally, I love them. But you will want to break them in.

Always been a Teva girly. The Hurricanes are great b/c of the extra tread compared to the Teva Originals! Chacos also work too but Teva is my personal favorite.

Super comfy pack that I think will be perfect for the trek. 22L is a great size to be able to carry what you need for the day! I will have my cameras with me as well and I know everything fits well in this pack with snacks + a few extra layers.

Base layers: Kari Traa Base Layers ( top + bottom ) OR Smartwool Base Layers ( top + bottom )

Kari Traa is my personal favorite but I also love Smartwool! Will wear these when it gets super chilly but I typically keep them for the evening/sleeping.

The Otero fleece is more lightweight but it’s still a great layer. Especially for hiking! BUT if you run on the colder side, the Abrazo is a great option. At the moment I am not sure which one I will bring. Most likely leaning towards the Otero vs. the Abrazo.

A sun hoodie is always something I take with me on backpacking trips. It packs down small and it’s usually my favorite layer for hiking in! I’ve had this Patagonia sun hoodie for the past 5+ years and it’s still kicking it.

I LOVE this puffer jacket. It is incredibly warm and it packs down surprisingly small. I wear an XS b/c it does run pretty large. I’ve never regretted bringing this jacket on any trips! It is my fav.

I have had this rain jacket for the past 5 years and it is still going strong. It is pricey, but in my opinion it is totally worth the investment if you can swing it. I would also recommend to look on Depop or Poshmark for a used jacket! You can usually find them cheaper there.

Wore these on our cycling trip around Iceland and our trip to Norway and had no issues. I love them, and didn't have any issues with being soaking wet after a downpour!

Merino Wool t-shirt: Smartwool t-shirt

Typically will layer this over a tank top if it isn’t too chilly and then throw on the fleece over this if I get colder. Merino wool is key here! + I love the colors they have.

Easily my most favorite pair of hiking pants I’ve ever owned. Stretchy, comfy, adjustable waist, AND they are actually long enough on me. I will also probably bring a pair of Patagonia Baggies!

Bought these for our bike trip to Iceland, and suddenly I wear them for everything. They stay on, don’t hurt my face, and I feel really cool lol. Good things all around.

I will probably bring 1 tank and 1 sports bra on the trek with me. I wear them underneath everything and both of these tanks don’t dig into my shoulders weird.

Headlamp: Any headlamp will do! Make sure to bring extra batteries!

Love these for keeping things organized in my pack. Also nice for separating dry/wet clothes! They come in handy more than not.

Not necessary for this trip in any means, but I’ve found it super helpful for training and overall fitness! It also has some great navigation features. I will definitely be wearing it in Peru.

My watch: Garmin Fenix 7s

In terms of clothing and gear, I would say that is it! Aside from the above, I will also be bringing bug wipes, sunscreen, body wipes, a beanie, very basic toiletries, my camera gear and lots of 35mm film.

If you have any questions about gear or want some more recs on sizing / fit, send me a message and we can sort it out!

I may or may not add more to this list as we get closer to the trip, but the above covers all the important stuff in terms of gear.