Sleeping bag rated to freezing Good rucksack to carry your gear (or to give to an optional porter) Plastic water bottle Personal water filter to refill your water bottle. Recommended, but not necessary Good rain poncho Warm clothes (layered, polypropylene) to keep warm in damp and cold mountains Sunscreen and insect repellent Cotton shirts - long and short sleeved Parka Trousers - light weight pants (jeans are not recommended-too slow to dry) Short hiking socks Hat(s) with visor for rain and sun protection Flashlight with spare batteries Bulb binoculars FOOTWEAR – Lightweight hiking boots with traction and ankle support Walking sticks are recommended. Clothes for the hot springs.