We need to travel light! Everything you are bringing must fit into a medium sized duffle bag/suitcase. While on the trail your city clothes can be left at Estancia Rio Verde. In the park all of your clothing must fit into a medium sized backpack and transported with you.
Rain jacket and pants – Gore-Tex or similar
Long underwear top and bottoms – Capilene, Dri-Fit or similar
Hiking pants – stretch woven polyester or nylon
Hiking shorts
Long sleeve comfortable synthetic shirt for hiking and hut life
Fleece jacket/sweater
Fleece gloves
Warm hat
Sun hat
Neck gaiter or Buff
Hiking socks – three to four pairs
Comfortable, sturdy hiking shoes – Keen Targhee, Nike Tallac, or similar
Slippers/flip flops or similar for hut living
25 to 30 liter backpack (around 2000 cubic inches)
Two 1 liter water bottles or Camelback type reservoir capable of holding two liters of water
Sun glasses
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Iodine purification tablets with nuetralizer (Potable Aqua)
Personal first-aid kit – band-aids, Compeed blister patches, ibuprofin, personal medications
Camera with extra battery and lots of space on your card!
Notebook and pencil/pen
Trekking poles – recommended, not required
Lightweight sleeping bag
