by Lon Haldeman
Plan ahead for things you will need...
(some items are specific for each tour)
___ Current Passport
___ Yellow Fever Immunization
___ Personal item kit (toothbrush etc.)
___ Basic first aid kit...your medicine
___ Sunglasses
___ Camera (1 roll film per day)
___ Dress clothing for restaurants
___ Street shoes and socks
___ Insect repellent
___ Binoculars
___ 1 large Gearbag or Backpack
___ Water bottle or Camelbak
___ Flashlight, or bike headlight
___ Bike case for shipping, storage in Lima
___ 26" Wheel mountain bike
___ Cycling Helmet...no hospitals close by
___ Sleeping bag (30 degree) with pillow
___ Seat bag or rack pack for extra
clothing or snacks during the day
___ Rain jacket, rain hat, rain pants
___ 1 pr. warm gloves
___ 2. pr. cycling Gloves
___ 1 warm hat for under your helmet
___ 2 pr. cycling shorts
___ 2 cycling jerseys
___ 1 light wind jacket
___ 1 warm insulated jacket
___ 1 set arm and leg warmers
___ 1 pr. cycling shoes
___ 3 pr. cycling socks
___ Biodegradable soap for...clothes..hair
___ Wash cloth and small towel
___ Bike headlight, red rear tail light
___ Hiking boots...sturdy gym shoes
___ Small day pack for you camera
___ Rain jacket, rain hat, rain pants
___ Warm insulated jacket (30 degrees)
___ Sun hat
___ Warm hat
___ 4 pr. hiking socks
___ 2 pr. zip off hiking shorts/pants
___ 3-4 shirts
___ Warm sweater...fleece jacket
___ 1 pr. warm gloves
___ Backpack (4,000 - 5,000 cu. in.)
___ Small day pack for your camera if porters carry your large pack
___ Sleeping bag (30 degree)
___ Sleeping mat (Thermarest) with pillow
___ Biodegradable soap for...clothes..hair
___ Wash cloth and small towel