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» MOUNT ACONCAGUA

TREK TO PLAZA DE MULAS - EQUIPMENT

Dificultad:  

 Feet

• 2 Pairs of comfortable hiking boots
• 3 Pairs of outer socks (thick wool or polypropylene)
• 1 Pair of inner socks (thin silk or polypropylene)
• Neoprene booties with sole (for river crossings. Sandals as Tevas are also ok)

Legs

• 1 Thin synthetic pants (polypropylene or nylon)
• 1 Fleece pants (full length zippers recommended)
• 1 Waterproof and breathable over-pants (such as Gore-Tex, full length zippers recomended)
• Comfortable trekking pants
• Shorts (optional)

Upper Body

• 2 Thermal baselayer shirts (polypropylene or capilene)
• 1 Fleece pullover (like soft polaretec 100 or 200, or similar) 
• 1 Fleece jacket or alike
• 1 Warm jacket for -15°C / 5°F (down recommended)
• 1 Rainproof or windproof jacket with hood (such as Gore-Tex)
• Cotton T-shirts or shirts
• 1 Turtleneck of synthetic material (Buff or similar) 

Head

• Sun cap or hat
• Ski hat (wool or fleece)
• A good pair of sunglasses (with UV filter and nose and side protection)

Hands

• 1 Pair of inner thermal gloves (polypropylene or capilene)
• 1 Pair of insulated fingers gloves

Packs

• Comfortable backpack (50 liters / 3.000 cubic inches as minimum)
• One extra large strong duffel bag (to be carried by mules and stored in base camp, 4.000 cubic inches as minimum. Large enough to fit in all your equipment) 

Sleeping Gear

• Sleeping bag for -15°C / 5°F (down or polarguard)
• Sleeping mat (Thermarest or similar, full length recommended)
• Foam pad (only if you bring a Thermarest, to avoid a burst) 

Mountainering Equipment

• 1 Pair of trekking poles (adjustable preferred)

Others

• Head lamp with extra batteries and bulb
• Block for lips and sun screen (not less than 35 solar protection factor)
• 2 Water bottles (32 fl.oz / 1 liter Nalgene recommended) or hydrating system (CamelBak or similar)
• Personal care elements (small towel and soap, baby wipes recommended) 

Optional Items

• Book, IPod, games or anything that helps to distract you 
• Camera, memory cards and extra batteries
• Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)