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Gear ChecklistREA

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EPARTURE

GEAR 

LIST

□ Daypack 30L or bigger

□ Waterproof Pack liner

□ Hydration unit or Unbreakable drink bottles (2 x 1L)

X □ Mid-weight hiking socks

□ Shoes suitable for light, supported trail walking

□ Sandals or comfortable shoes to wear when not trekking

X □ Waterproof, breathable jacket and pants

X □ Softshell or windproof fleece jacket

□ Mid-weight top and pants (fleece or wool)

□ Thermal tops and pants (powerdry, wool or polypro)

□ Quickdry easy care long sleeve shirt with collar for sun protection

□ Quickdry easy care T shirt (no cotton)

□ Quickdry easy care shorts

□ Quickdry easy care pants (convertible pants recommended for flexibility)

□ Quickdry anti-chafe underwear

X □ Beanie

□ Sun Hat

□ Quickdry towel

□ Toothbrush, toothpaste, travel case

□ Anti bacterial handwash or sanitising gel

X □ Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, Aloe gel

□ Cord (10m of 3mm cord)

□ Headtorch + spare batteries

□ Insect repellent

Suggested for extreme temps, winter season or higher elevationsCheck if may be provided by Travel OperatorESSENTIAL GEAR

LOCAL

CLIMATESOUTH AMERICAN ANDES

•A tote bag is useful to protect and secure trekking packs while traveling between destinations.

•Trekking poles are a good idea for the young or old as they can provide just that little bit of extra traction when moving through uneven terrain, but more importantly, they distribute the carrying load to reduce fatigue over a long day of trekking.

•Down jackets make excellent insulators without the extra bulk as they can pack down into a smaller package given the amount of warmth they provide.

SOUTH AMERICA

ANDES

LOCAL

CLIMATE

Along the spine of South America are the Andes, a magnificent region of verdant mountains, snow-capped peaks

and hillside communities.

The classic Inca Trail trek is a superb introduction to trekking in the Andes. The trek moves from town to jungle, to the

cloud forest and the panorama of Andean peaks, through to Machu Picchu. With such diverse altitudes and climates

a layering system for clothing is the best way to keep warm. Be sure to pack options for moisture wicking base layers;

insulation mid layers; and water & windproof outer layers. Don’t forget to book ahead as trekkers must travel with a

guide to receive a permit.

At the bottom of the Andes is Patagonia, an enormous region featuring the awesome peaks of Fitz Roy and the Paine

Range that runs into both the Argentinian and Chilean Patagonia. This glacier-dotted mountainous interior is part of

the great chain of Andean peaks and offers some of the most spectacular wilderness trekking. This is alpine country

so sturdy, waterproof, ankle high boots are a must have for footwear. Patagonia also boasts unique wildlife, including

flamingos, sea birds, guanacos, elephant seals and right whales.

The best time to trek in

Peru is from the end of April

through to mid-October.

Temperatures in the area

around Lima are warm during

the day (20-25°C) and cool (5°C) at night. In the

highlands of Peru, where the treks take place,

daytime temperatures will be in the range of 10-

20°C falling as low as -10°C at night when a down

jacket is recommended to keep you warm.

Patagonia’s southern coast is exposed to intense

Antarctic winds. The summer season (Nov-March)

has day time temps between 8-20°C and drops

to zero at night. For your own safety and comfort,

you will need to be adequately equipped with

appropriate warm and waterproof clothing that

will keep you warm even when wet. This means

synthetic thermals, wool or fleece.

SYDNEY507 Kent St (02) 9264 2685

MIRANDA581 - 587 Kingsway Road (02) 9525 6829

CHATSWOOD424 Victoria Ave (02) 9413 2400

KATOOMBA166 Katoomba St (02) 4782 4466

CANBERRA11 Lonsdale St, Braddon (02) 6257 3883

MELBOURNE360 Little Bourke St (03) 9670 4845

RINGWOODINCLUDES CLEARANCE STORE88 Maroondah Hwy (03) 9879 1544

HAWTHORN735 Glenferrie Rd (03) 9815 1122

ADELAIDE228 Rundle St (08) 8232 3155

LAUNCESTON110 George St (03) 6331 4240

FORTITUDE VALLEYCentenary Square 108 Wickham St (07) 3839 3811

PERTH884 Hay St (08) 9321 2666

JINDABYNEThredbo TurnoffKosciuszko Rd (02) 6456 2922

PHONE ORDERS AND INFO1800 805 398ONLINE SHOPPINGwww.paddypallin.com.au

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□ Trekking pack or travel pack (to suit your journey)

X □ Waterproof Pack liner

? X □ Sleeping bag - 4 season

? X □ Sleeping mat

□ Compressible travel pillow

□ Stuff sacks

X □ Trekking poles

X □ Waterproof hiking boots

□ Wicking liner socks

□ Gaiters

□ Hut Booties

? X □ Down jacket

X □ Gloves

X □ Liner gloves

X □ Thermal neck and face gaiter

□ Knife / Leatherman tool

□ First aid kit

□ Blister kit

X □ Emergency blanket

□ Whistle

□ International power plug converters

□ Camera + spare batteries

□ Water purification - tablets, filter or Steripen

□ Ear plugs

□ Biodegradable soap

□ Waterproof storage bags

□ Trekking pack or duffle bag (to suit your journey)

RECOMMENDED GEAR

•Moisture absorbing beads are a must to carry with your camera gear. These help prevent condensation forming on the lens and sensors.

•Using a local phrase book, and making an effort to speak in the native language can help you connect to the locals, which can lead to a more rewarding experience.

Photos: Inca Trail, Peru, Photographer: Sarah Hunt.