Equipment Lists

QUALITY

BOLIVIAN MOUNTAINS expedition equipment is of the highest quality – North Face tents, Petzl Charlet crampons and axes, Scarpa and Koflach boots etc. This quality of equipment is hard to find in South America – particularly Bolivia – but we bring it in from the US and Europe to ensure all aspects of our expeditions are top class.

KIT

The following are recommended kit lists. They are divided into two parts - the equipment which is provided by BOLIVIAN MOUNTAINS and the equipment which you will need to provide yourself both for our climbing and trekking expeditions. BOLIVIAN MOUNTAINS does have most of the items on the personal kit list for rent, so you should ask if you would rather not carry anything with you from home.

CLIMBING KIT LIST
Provided by BOLIVIAN MOUNTAINS
  • Tent (2 person, North Face or similar)
  • Thermarest plus roll mat
  • Cooking utensils (stoves, pans, plates, cups etc.)
  • Dining tent at base camps
  • Plastic boots (NB we have a wide selection of sizes. However, if your feet are particularly large or small, please let us know in advance to ensure we keep them aside for you)
  • Crampons
  • Harness
  • Ice axe
  • Helmets
  • Gaiters
  • Carabinas
  • Ropes
Recommended Personal Climbing Kit List
  • Backpack with waterproof lining (35lts recommended size)
  • Kit bag (or large backpack) for bulk of kit (porters or mules carry)
  • Sleeping bag (ideally 4 season)
  • Walking boots
  • Headtorch with spare batteries
  • Waterproofs - tops and bottoms
  • Gloves with waterproof cover (ski gloves are best)
  • Warm headwear and sun hat/cap
  • Clothes for very cold temperatures (possibly down to -20ºC)
  • Sunblock
  • Sunglasses with UV protection (essential)
  • Water bottle
  • Binoculars
  • Camera

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TREKKING KIT LIST
Provided by BOLIVIAN MOUNTAINS
  • Tents (2 person, North Face or similar)
  • Thermarest and roll mat
  • Cooking utensils (stoves, pans, plates, cups etc.)
  • Dining tent
Recommended Personal Trekking Kit List
  • Backpack (25-30lts recommended size)
  • Kit bag or larger backpack for bulk of kit (porters, mules or llamas carry)
  • Sleeping bag (3-4 seasons)
  • Walking boots
  • Torch/flashlight (with spare batteries)
  • Waterproofs - tops and bottoms
  • Sun hat/cap and warm headware
  • Gloves
  • Clothes for temperatures from -5ºC to 26ºC (treks generally vary from high to low altitudes)
  • Sun cream
  • Sunglasses
  • Water bottle
  • Binoculars
  • Camera

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Feel free to contact us for any information or advice on suitable equipment.