Our Camping Gear
After a day of hiking, it feels great to arrive at camp and have a place to settle in. We choose each piece of equipment to help you rest, recharge, and feel a little at home, even in the middle of the mountains.
After a day of hiking, it feels great to arrive at camp and have a place to settle in. We choose each piece of equipment to help you rest, recharge, and feel a little at home, even in the middle of the mountains.
This is where you can take off your backpack, enjoy a good meal, and share stories from the trail. We prepare these spaces so you can enjoy those little moments, too.
At the end of the day, your tent is waiting to give you shelter and a place to rest. We choose each model according to the route, making sure you have room to settle in and enjoy a comfortable night.
Your own space to unwind after exploring Choquequirao, with room to stretch out and mesh panels for ventilation.
A four-season tent with a 5,000 mm waterproof rainfly and floor, shelter from rain and wind on the Inca Trail and other routes.
A spacious four-season tent with storage pockets and reflective details to find your tent after dark.
Separate dining and kitchen areas, designed by our team, so you can relax at the table while our cooks prepare your meals.
High-back chairs and aluminum tables for a comfortable place to rest, eat, and share stories from the day.
A private toilet tent with a foldable portable toilet, set up away from the other campsite areas.
Enjoy the trail with the right hiking equipment for your adventure. From trekking poles to practical accessories, we help you keep your essentials close while the rest of your belongings travel safely to camp.
Hike with just the essentials and leave the rest to us. Our porters or pack animals carry this bag to camp for you.
A reusable cloth bag filled with snacks on your first day. Keep it in your backpack and refill it at breakfast each morning.
A lightweight rain cover that shields your backpack from rain, mud, and dust, with an elastic fit that keeps it in place.
A little extra support for uphill climbs, downhill sections, and uneven trails. We have two adjustable models to help you walk with better balance and greater comfort.
Lightweight aluminum pole with an EVA foam grip and a quick-lock system that makes the length easy to adjust.
A pole with a shock-absorbing system you can switch off, a soft wrist strap, and three telescopic sections.
Don't Forget to Adjust Your Poles: Before setting off, ask your guide to help you adjust the length and check the locking mechanisms so you can walk with comfortable support.
Are Trekking Poles Included in Your Itinerary?
It depends on the itinerary you've chosen. If they're not included, you can rent them from us.
Our hiking equipment helps make every step of your journey more comfortable. From trekking poles to practical accessories, we help you keep your essentials close while your other belongings travel separately to camp.
Getting cozy at the end of the day is part of the adventure, too. We have three types of sleeping bags, selected according to the altitude and conditions of each route, with your nighttime comfort in mind.
A mummy-shaped duck-down bag that follows your body and helps retain warmth through the night.
A mummy-shaped bag with feather fill that narrows toward the feet to help retain warmth.
650-fill-power duck down with a Down Defender treatment that helps protect the down from moisture.
Clean and Ready for Your Adventure: We wash every sleeping bag after each trek, so yours is clean and ready when you need it.
Is a Sleeping Bag Included in Your Itinerary?
It depends on the itinerary you've chosen. If a sleeping bag isn't included, you can rent one from us.
Stretching out after arriving at camp and finding your sleeping space ready is one of those little joys of the journey. Our sleeping pads provide cushioning and insulation from the cold ground.
The self-inflating pads will already be inflated when you arrive, so all you need to do is settle in and relax.
A 7.5 cm thick self-inflating pad with a foam core that smooths uneven ground and insulates from the cold.
A 3.8 cm self-inflating pad with a durable, compact design and adjustable firmness.
An extra layer of insulation that goes under the self-inflating pad on colder nights.
A soft microfleece liner we design and make to add an extra layer of warmth on colder nights.
A compact, lightweight pillow with soft padding that we design and make for our travelers.
Our cooks call it the "baby": a hot water bottle with a soft, colorful cover for a little extra warmth at night.
Taking care of you is also part of what we pack for the journey. Our team carries first aid and communication equipment to assist you and coordinate support whenever you need it.
Our trained guides carry a first aid kit, emergency oxygen, a pulse oximeter, and a blood pressure monitor to provide initial assistance during the trek.
Depending on the route, we use radios and satellite phones to connect our team on the trail with our operations staff, taking into account signal coverage and terrain conditions.
A guide who shares their homeland with you like a friend, a hot meal prepared from early in the morning, and a campsite ready for you to rest. Behind these moments are our local guides, cooks, porters, and muleteers, who accompany you with dedication and bring you closer to life in the Andes.
At Salkantay Trekking, we create job opportunities for local communities and provide training and equipment for the people who make your adventure possible.
Let us know before your departure. Extra weight comes with an additional charge to arrange transportation and make sure we respect the load limits for our porters and pack animals.
Together, they may take up about two-thirds of your duffel bag. We recommend packing only what you really need and choosing versatile clothing you can mix, match, and layer.
We recommend keeping them with you in your daypack, protected inside a waterproof bag. That way, you'll have them close at hand and protected from moisture.
You'll receive it at the beginning of your trek. When you get it, check that the zippers work properly and that the bag is in good condition.
Yes, we have sleeping bags in different sizes. If you're taller than 2 m (6 ft 7 in), please let us know before your trip so we can prepare the most suitable option for you, taking into account the conditions of your route.
We wash sleeping bags and liners after every trek, so they're clean and ready for you to use. We also regularly clean and inspect our other camping equipment to make sure it's in good condition and you can rest comfortably throughout your adventure.
Not necessarily. The equipment provided varies depending on the route, the number of nights spent camping, and the itinerary you've chosen.
This page introduces the gear we use, but we recommend checking your tour's inclusions to see what's provided and which items you can rent separately.
Although our tents are designed for three or four people, depending on the model, we assign a maximum of two travelers per tent. This gives you more room to organize your belongings and rest comfortably.
If you'd prefer a private tent, you can request one for an additional fee.
If you're traveling as a couple or with friends, you can share a tent. For solo travelers, we arrange tent assignments once the group is confirmed, considering travelers' sex first, followed by similar characteristics such as age and available preferences.
If the group has an odd number of travelers, you may be assigned a private tent at no additional cost.
Along the Salkantay route, we have exclusive campsites designed to offer a different kind of rest experience in the heart of the Andes.
Depending on your itinerary, you may stay at our Sky Camp, Mountain Sky View, or Super Jungle Domes.
If you'd like to see what they're like and learn about the amenities they offer, visit our exclusive campsites section.
No, our team takes care of setting up camp for you. Our muleteers and support staff usually travel ahead of the group to pitch the tents and organize the equipment, so everything is ready for you to rest when you arrive.
The weight limit for your duffel bag is 7 kg (15.4 lb), but you should reserve approximately 2 kg (4.4 lb) for your sleeping bag.
That's why we recommend packing no more than 5 kg (11 lb) of personal belongings.
The exact weight distribution may vary depending on the equipment you use and the conditions of your route.
Yes! You're welcome to bring your own hiking and camping equipment, such as a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, or other personal items. Just let us know in advance and make sure everything fits within the allowed luggage weight.
This is especially important on the Inca Trail, where specific regulations limit how much weight porters can carry.
If your bag exceeds the allowed weight, you'll need to pay an additional fee to transport the excess luggage.
This limit helps us protect the well-being of our pack animals and prevent them from carrying more weight than they can safely handle.
Depending on the horse's carrying capacity, the extra luggage may be transported by the same animal, or another horse may need to be hired.
Before starting the trek, we weigh the duffel bags to make sure they meet the allowed limit. We recommend checking the weight of your belongings and bringing a payment method in case you need this additional service.
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