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title: THE MAIN ELEMENTS THAT YOU MUST CARRY FOR YOUR TREKKING. - Tolhuin Expeditions
description: It is important to carry little weight in the backpack to walk comfortably, so it is recommended to only carry light and essential material.
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# [THE MAIN ELEMENTS THAT YOU MUST CARRY FOR YOUR TREKKING. - Tolhuin Expeditions](https://blog.tolhuinexpeditions.com/the-main-elements-that-you-must-carry-for-your-trekking)

 Written by [Expediciones Tolhuin](https://blog.tolhuinexpeditions.com/author/expediciones-tolhuin) | Mar 11, 2021, 8:12:05 PM

**It is important to carry little weight in the backpack to walk comfortably, So it is recommended to only carry light and essential material.**

**HEAD**

1. Wind-stopper or other thermal cap with ear protection

2. Cap with legionnaire-type visor

3. Bandana

4. Wind-stopper balaclava

**TRUNK**

1. First layer: Prefer a long-sleeved shirt or shirt made of merino wool or other technical material.

2. Second layer: thin polar jacket , micro polar or other fine material

3. Third layer: Thick Feather Jacket or Primaloft, we recommend pen

4. Fourth layer: Waterproof jacket, we recommend Goro-tex

5. Optional: Softshell jacket, just for comfort as you can replace it using the layers mentioned above

**LEGS**

1. First layer: Thin shoe, prefer merino wool material or other similar technical material

2. Second layer: Micro fleece thin trousers or other similar technical material

3. Third layer: Thermal pants with reinforcements, we recommend softshell

4. Fourth layer: Waterproof pants, we recommend Goro-tex

5. Fifth Layer: Thick waterproof and thermal pants

6. Short, in some hikes a short will be necessary, you can wear pants that can be divided

**FEET**

1. A pair of walking boots that you have worn before, ideally they can be used for airplane and approach walks

2. A pair of crock-style sandals

3. A pair of high mountain boots (la sportiva, scarpa, among others)

4. First and second layers of socks

 

### **TECHNICAL TEAMS**

1. Large backpack (at least 60 liters) + small backpack (between 25 and 35 liters)

2. Large plastic bags

3. Banana document holder

4. Sleeping bag, comfort from -18 to -28 ºC

5. Thick liner (sheet)

6. Drop resistant 1.5 liter plastic bottle

7. Small utility knife

8. Petzl headlamp or other similar quality + spare battery

9. Sunglasses with blizzard protection + another spare lens (single)

10. Fine gloves

11. Thick mittens for extreme cold

12. A pair of walking sticks

13. Ice ax

14. Climbing helmet

15. Long leggings

16. Crampones

17. Harness

18. 4 carabiners

19. 8 meters of 8 mm cordin

20. Sunscreen

21. Lip sunscreen

Optional attachments

1. Small camera

2. Small Binoculars

3. Power outlet adapter

4. Solar panel with battery

### **PERSONAL KITCHEN AND PERSONAL GROOMING NEEDS (RECOMMENDATION)**

**Your personal medication should be the amount needed for the entire trip. Above all, if you follow a specific treatment, you should take your medicines imperatively.**

1. Antibiotics: Pristinamicin (Pyostacine® 500 mg) (2 boxes for 1 day treatment),  
amoxicillin + clavulanic acid (Augmentin®) 1 g

2. Analgesics: Paracetamol 500mg

3. Anti-inflammatory: Ibuprofen 500 mg

4. Corticosteroids: Solupred 20mg

5. Anti diarrhea: Smecta (provide a dozen bags), Intetix (treatment of amoebias), Imodium

6. Anti-Emetic: Volag®, Phosphalugel®/Ulcar®, Domperidone, Prinperan

7. Anti histamines (for punctures, urticaria …): Zyrtec®, Clarytine®, Phenergan®, Polaramine®

8. Local antiseptics: betadine, biseptin

9. Ointments: Niflugel®, Voltarene® (Anti-inflammatory), Arnigel (bumps, bruises), Biafine

10. Antifungal powder (feet): Econazole, dust and ointment

11. Eye drops: Antibiotics, Anti-irritation

12. Set of adhesive bandages and compresses, “double skin” dressings for blisters.

13. Elastic adhesive tape (elastoplast type)

14. Mosquito repellent type «Special Insect screen® tropics»

Personal hygiene kits (Recommendation)

1. Basic personal hygiene kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc)

2. Neutral soap, used for body and laundry

3. Medium quick-drying towel

4. Plastic wire and clothespins for hanging clothes

5. Alcohol gel

6. Tissue repair kit (needle, thread, buttons, etc.)

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