Llama Trek Equipment List

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As you pack for your vacation with us, please keep in mind that mountain weather is unpredictable and you may experience the full range of weather conditions during your trek. Our trips involve hiking at elevations ranging from 4,000 to 8,500 ft. Days are often warm (70 - 85 degrees F.) and yet frost is possible any night of the year. Layered clothing is best for backcountry travel.

Wool or fleece over polypropylene or silk has proven an excellent combination for a variety of conditions. If you do not pack the proper clothing, you will be cold. Cotton alone does not keep you warm, especially when wet.

Packing Information: Each llama will carry 20 lbs. of your gear including your sleeping bag. You will receive a llama pack bag of your own for the trek. Each llama will carry two of these bags and will also be top-packed with a portion of the group gear such as tents and sleeping pads. Average dimensions of pack bags are 20 in. wide, 12 in. deep, and 18 in. high. While pack bags are constructed of coated cordura and can be covered with water resistant tarps, we cannot guarantee that items will stay absolutely dry on a storm day, so we recommend that you bring a large garbage bag to line your pack bag. Pack your clothes and personal gear in a nylon duffle bag or stuff sack (nylon bag with drawstring closure). Bring your sleeping bag in a separate stuff sack. Weigh your packed stuff sacks while standing on your bathroom scales before leaving home. Please remember that space and weight are limited on the llamas. They will carry up to 20 pounds of your gear and any excess will be your burden.

ESSENTIAL:

1 pr. Hiking Boots -- Well broken in with good ankle support.

IN YOUR DAYPACK:

1 qt. water bottle with tight lid
hat/visor and 1 or 2 bandanas
wool stocking cap and mittens
insect repellent
sunscreen and sunglasses
rain coat and rain pants
1 or 2 small (1 qt.) plastic bags
personal first aid kit (moleskin, Band-Aids, & personal medications)

IN YOUR LLAMA PACK BAG

warm sleeping bag - rated 20 deg. or lower, packed in stuff sack lined with plastic garbage bag
1 pair camp shoes, running shoes are good.
Gear duffle or nylon stuff sack containing:
- toilet articles
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
- Sturdy sandals for creek crossings (recommended for treks with stream crossings - see itinerary)
- Fishing gear (Oregon License required if 12 or older)
- Extra trail munchies (we supply about 1 lb. of trail mix)
- Camera (bring extra batter) & film
- Binoculars
- Nylon windbreaker
- Crazy Creek type collapsible camp chair
Please Note:
We provide a hanging handwashing bag (Sunshower) and biodegradable soap for group handwashing needs in camp. We do not use any soaps (biodegradable or other) in wilderness lakes or streams, and request the same of our guests.
We provide a 3/4 length, 1 1/2 inch foam sleeping pad for each guest who does not have their own pad. You are welcome to bring our own Thermarest pad if you wish, and it does not apply to your 20 lb. weight limit. If you bring an inflatable air mattress, you must include its weight in your 20 lb. limit. Space limitations require that we limit the llama's load to one pad per guest, ours or yours.
We provide spacious North Face tents that will be shared by two participants. If you would like to bring your own backpack style tent it should weigh no more than 7 lbs. for a single, 10 lbs. for two people sharing.

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Llama Trek Equipment List

Phone Toll Free within the US 1(866)FUN-TREK (386-8735) or 541-928-2850 worldwide

1145 25th Ave. SW, Albany, OR 97321

Copyright 2004- Hurricane Creek Llama Treks, Inc. All rights reserved.