Packing List for the Inca Trail (The ULTIMATE Guide)
The Inca Trail may be the most iconic multi-day trek in all of South America, leading from the heart of the Sacred Valley of Peru to Machu Picchu, one of the best preserved cities of the Incan empire. It’s also a little bit unusual for a backpacking trip—most of your food, gear, and even some of your personal belongings are carried by porters along the trail. So what should you pack for this bucket list trail—and what can you leave at home? My husband, Justin, and I have done a TON of multi-day backpacking trips and recently applied all of that knowledge to packing for and tackling the Inca Trail. So, here's everything you need to include on your packing list for the Inca Trail to have the best time on this epic hike.
The Ultimate Patagonia Packing List
With its unique wildlife, technicolor lakes, and rugged mountains, it’s seriously STUNNING and has some of the most unique opportunities for outdoor adventure in the world! It’s also known for something a bit less fun—incredibly dynamic and unpredictable weather, which can make packing for this special corner of the planet a bit difficult. Not to worry, though—my husband, Justin, and I just wrapped up two months adventuring all over Patagonia, figuring out exactly what you should bring with you. So, here’s our ultimate Patagonia packing list, with everything you need to make the most of your time in this jaw-dropping land of ancient glaciers and stunning fjords. Not to worry, though—my husband, Justin, and I just wrapped up spending two months hiking and adventuring all over Patagonia, figuring out exactly what you should bring with you—and what you can leave at home. Accordingly, here’s our Patagonia packing list, with everything you need to make the most of your time in this jaw-dropping land of ancient glaciers and stunning fjords.
Colca Canyon Packing List: Everything You Need to Bring
The Colca Canyon is one of the best treks in Peru, taking you into one of the deepest canyons of the world and past hot springs, oasis towns, and some of the oldest pre-Incan ruins on the planet. This trek is pretty unique, allowing you to traverse stunning landscapes by day and, by night, sleeping in comfy hotel beds. So what exactly do you need to bring along for a trek like this? After hiking this trail myself, I’ve put together the perfect Colca Canyon packing list with everything you need to have an incredible time on the trail.
The ULTIMATE W Trek Packing List
The W Trek, also known as the W Circuit, is one of the most iconic hikes in Patagonia, passing ancient glaciers, alpine lakes, and some of the most rugged mountains on the planet in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park. This hike is absolutely epic, but can also be epically confusing to pack for. It’s kind of a choose-your-own adventure, with hikers being able to choose how many days they want to be on the trail; whether they want to camp with their own gear or stay in equipped tents or hostel beds; and whether they want to make their own food or eat meals prepared at the mountain refugios along the way. Sound a bit confusing? It is! But luckily, my husband, Justin, and I recently hiked this incredible trail and have put together a complete packing list for everything you need to bring along for the W Trek, whether you’re staying in mountain refugios and eating food that’s prepared for you every night or whether you’re bringing all of your own gear and food.