Gear list for 5000 mts Expeditions - Catamarca

“Leave no trace.”

During the mountain activity, all waste that came with us returns with us.

Papers, fruit peels, toilet paper, wet wipes, feminine dressings, etc. They can be discarded upon arrival at the shelter or in the destination city upon completion.

Help us keep the mountain clean. Thank you so much!

Technical Material.
  • Bag or backpack to transport all your luggage.
  • Bag or nylon to waterproof it in case of rain.
  • 20/40 liter backpack to carry personal items.
  • Backpack or nylon cover to waterproof the trekking backpack.
  • Trekking poles.
  • Trekking or mountain boots with semi-rigid soles.
  • Climbing helmet (with size adjustment).
  • Sleeping bag, fiber or duvet (-15°C to -30°C).
  • Insulating and/or inflatable mat.
  • Headlamp. Replacement batteries.
  • In case of adverse or winter-like weather conditions:
    • Crampons.
    • Snow gaiters
Self Care
  • Sunglasses or goggles, CAT 4.
  • Sunscreen factor 60 or higher.
  • Lip protector.
  • Personal hygiene elements. Quick drying towel.
  • Personal first aid kit (band-aids, gauze, adhesive tape, povidone-iodine, 1 pair of disposable gloves, 2 elastic bandages, ibuprofen, sublingual reliveran, loperamide, rehydration salts) and prescription medication if applicable.
  • Suggestion: 70% alcohol to sanitize your hands.
Outfit
  • Two t-shirts (long sleeve/short sleeve).
  • Diver or fleece jacket or windstopper.
  • Fine down jacket or synthetic filling.
  • Expedition down jacket (500gs filling).
  • Waterproof jacket.
  • Snow gaiters.
  • Trekking or fleece pants.
  • Waterproof pants.
  • Warm hat, sun cap and buff neck scarf.
  • A pair of fleece gloves, a pair of waterproof gloves.
  • Optional: Mittens and/or Mitten Covers.
  • A pair of espadrilles or crocks (for resting in the shelter).
  • Two pairs of thin stockings.
  • Two pairs of thick socks.
Others
  • Kitchen items (knife, fork, spoon, plate and unbreakable cup).
  • Containers to store at least 3 liters. of water per person.
  • Steel thermos for personal use (at least 500cm3).
  • Plastic bags to self-manage your waste.
  • Personal portable charger (powerbank) for camping or shelter days.
  • Snacks (Ideas: nuts, gummies, cookies, nougats, cereal bars, candies, chocolates, salty snacks, etc.).