Recommend gear and equipment list

The list shown below are in the most case for trekking and mountaineering activities.

For trekking tours

· 1 Backpack with a carrying capacity of 60 to 70 L/ 15 -17 Gallons (a similar sized duffle bag or travel bag can be used as a substitute)
· 1 Small backpack for day trips
· Sleeping bag (down or synthetic, down to 0 degrees F., lightweight compression bag)
· 1 Warm jacket or parka
· 3 Pairs of outdoor pants (jeans are not recommended as they are difficult to dry out when wet)
· Warm sweaters
· 2 - 4 Pairs of woolen socks
· T-shirts, shirts, hats or caps
· 1 Set of warm underwear such as long underpants and long undershirts
· 1 Pair of good hiking boots (make sure they are "broken-in")
· 1 Pair of light shoes (runners or sneakers)
· 1 Set of light rain gear such as a pant and jacket combination (poncho style rain gear is not recommended as it hinders movement while canoeing)
· 1 Water bottle with a 1 litre capacity
· 1 Pocket-knife or hunting knife
· 1 Flashlight
· 1 Pair of sun glasses (VERY IMPORTANT!)
· A supply of sun blocker or sunscreen lotion and Lip suncream (VERY IMPORTANT!)
· Personal medications
· Underwear, personal items, and toiletries
· 1 pair of fleece pants
· 1 wool or fleece hat
· Headlamp and Batteries (bring at least 2 spare sets)
· 1 pair of Gore-Tex gaiters (heavy-duty, sized large enough to fit over plastic boots)
· 1 pair of Gore-Tex shell gloves

Optional:

· Trekking poles (recommended)
· Thermarest sleeping pad
· Camera and film
· Journal and pens
· Spanish / English dictionary

For climbing and mountaineering tours

Climbing tools
Ice Axe w/Leash
Adjustable Ski/Trekking Poles
Technical clothing
Lightweight Underwear
Fleece or Synthetic Jacket
Fleece or Synthetic Pants
Down Parka
Down or synthetic Pants
Gore-Tex Shell Pants & Shell Jacket with hood
Mitts and gloves
2 Pair Synthetic Gloves
Outdoor Research Pro Modular Mitts w/ double liners
Footwear
Light hiking boots or trekking shoes
Teva Sports sandals
Double plastic climbing boots
Crampons
Gaiters
Wool or Pile Socks
Liner Socks
Headwear
Baseball Cap or other Sun Hat
2 Bandanas
Wool or pile ski hat
Balaclava
Neck Gaiter
Headlamp
Glacier glasses with Side Covers
For technical routes
Climbing helmet
North Wall Hammer w/leash
Alpine climbing harness
Locking carabiners
Standard carabiners
Insulated Supergaiters