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What to carry in your daypack


What  to  carry  in  your   daypack  while  on  the  trail



A small back pack is required for the days that you will be hiking. Please make sure that this backpack is comfortable, spacious (preferably between 20L and 30 L), and waterproof. In it you will need to carry the following items:

  • Headlamp or flashlight. We usually get to our campsites before dark. Sometimes, slow hikers arrive to our campsites shortly after the sunset, in the early evening. Whether you are a fast or slow hiker, carrying your headlamp in your daypack  is a matter of safety in case walking at night is necessary.
  • Medicines. If you are taking any kind of medication, whether that is altitude pills or an asthma inhaler, keep these items with you at all times.
  • Rain gear. Keep this with you at all times, especially if you are hiking between September-April.
  • Water bottle. Remember to drink at least 2 litres of water per day. 
  • Toilet paper or tissue
  • Sun screen
  • Insect repellent. Yes, there are mosquitoes at high altitude and they can be nasty at times.
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Small first aid kit. Our guides and porters carry our own first aid kit, but it is never a bad idea to have an extra one.
  • Snacks. Trail mix or power bars are recommended.
  • Camera
  • Fleece, in case it gets cold.
  • Sunhat
  • Sunglasses
  • Money. We recommend always having cash available. 
  • Trash bag

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Inca Trail 4 Day
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Short Inca Tr​ail
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Lares Trek

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Headquarters: Urbanizacion Ucchullo Calle Chile Q-17, Cusco-PE. 
Office phone: 084265523
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Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm (Peru time)
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  • Home
    • Who are we? >
      • Why Evolution Treks Peru?
      • Safety first
      • Evolution's Blog
    • Resources >
      • Best time to hike and climb Machu Picchu
      • Inca Trail - The Essential Guide For 2021 & Beyond
      • Machu Picchu Hiking Tours. EVERYTHING YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW
      • Is Machu Picchu closing?
      • CHECK INCA TRAIL PERMIT AVAILABILITY
      • The best reads and videos to get you ready to come to Peru.
      • How to pack your backpack
      • What to carry in your daypack.
      • Humantay lake
      • Cusco to Puno Bus Companies
      • Peru airports near Machu Picchu
      • Lima to Machu Picchu
      • Things to do in Lima
      • Machu Picchu Weather
      • Machu Picchu Trip Cost
    • Sustainable and Eco Tourism >
      • The future of sustainable tourism.
      • Empowering Women
      • Inca Trail Porters
      • What is Ecotourism?
      • What is Sustainable Tourism?
      • Why traveleres are the only hope for sustainable tourism.
      • Alpaca expeditions reviews. The real deal.
      • Alpaca expeditions or Llama path or Evolution Treks Peru
  • Machu Picchu Tours
    • Private Machu Picchu Tours
    • Sacred Valley + Machupicchu by train
  • Inca Trail Treks
    • Women Only Inca Trail Tours in 2021
    • Short Inca Trail
    • 5 day Private Inca Trail Hike
    • Classic Group Inca Trail
    • 4 day Private Inca Trail Trip
    • Salkantay Trek + Short Inca Trail
    • Salkantay Trek + Classic Inca Trail
    • Luxury Inca Trail Tour
    • Inca Trail 2021
    • Inca Trail 2022
  • Alternative Treks
    • Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
    • Lares Trek - Short Inca trail to Machu Picchu
    • Huchuy Qosqo - Short Inca Trail Combination
    • Ancascocha Trek
    • Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu
    • Ausangate Trek-Rainbow Mountains Trek
    • Choquequirao Trek
    • Choquequirao to Machu Picchu Trek
    • Cachicata Trek + Short Inca Trail
    • Vilcabamba Trek
    • Rainbow Mountain Peru
  • Tours in Cusco & Peru
    • Yoga Retreat Peru
    • Free walking tours Cusco
    • Sacred Valley Tour
    • Classic City Tour
  • Contact us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Booking form