On our camping treks we bring the group equipment and the camping gear, so during the day you only carry a small day pack. Where the trek includes horses or porters for your personal things, the limit is usually 7 kg, sleeping bag included. Each trip page lists exactly what is included and what to bring.
Tents
We use four-season mountain tents, such as the Eureka K-2 XT and The North Face models, made for rain, wind and cold nights. Two travelers share each tent, with room for their bags, and our team pitches them before you reach camp. If you prefer a tent of your own, the single tent supplement is about USD 80.
Each camp also has a dining tent with tables and chairs and a kitchen tent, where our cooks prepare the meals. On remote multi-day treks such as Choquequirao, Lares and Ausangate we also set up a private camp toilet.
Sleeping gear
Every traveler gets a self-inflating Therm-a-Rest sleeping mat. Down sleeping bags (The North Face or Therm-a-Rest) are included on some treks and can be rented on others, for example for USD 25 on the Classic Inca Trail; the trip page tells you which. On some tours we can provide camp beds on request, and we carry extra blankets and pillows.
Mountain bikes for the Inca Jungle Trek
For the downhill ride on the Inca Jungle Trek we use our own mountain bikes with hydraulic disc brakes, and a support vehicle follows the group. You also get a full-face helmet, body armour and leg guards (Fox and 7iDP). Watch our Inca Jungle Trek video to see the equipment in use.
Rafting and ziplining are run by specialist local companies that we have tried ourselves, with their own equipment and instructors.
Safety equipment
Our guides carry oxygen and a full first-aid kit on all treks and high-altitude tours, and they are trained in first aid and rescue. On remote multi-day treks we also carry a satellite phone for emergencies. At the briefing in Cusco before each trek, your guide goes over the itinerary, the weather and the safety procedures.
What to bring
Bring warm layers, a rain jacket, broken-in hiking boots, a day pack, a reusable water bottle, sunscreen and insect repellent. Each trip page has a full packing list, and our guide on preparing for the Inca Trail explains what you need on the trail.