EQUIPMENT LIST EXPEDITIONS
RECOMMENDED GEAR LIST
WEIGHT LIMIT
Keep in mind that the total weight of your equipment must be under 20kg, and must be carried with you at all times on your canoe.
We are unable to store equipment or carry additional gear.
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping liner
We provide a tent and sleeping mat – You are welcome to bring your own if you wish.
CLOTHING
Avoid cotton clothing if you are planning on being in an environment where you think you might get wet. The Amazon is a humid environment and you might experience heavy rain depending on the season you visit. Or you might just take an unexpected dunk from your canoe. Either way, make sure to bring synthetic light-weight clothing that dries quickly.
Mosquitos and the infamous ‘manta blanca’ are ever present and although our checkpoints are designed to keep you as far away as possible from them, it’s a reality of travel in the Amazon. Covering as much as you can keeps you safe(r) from all things that bite.
Climate change is making weather in the Amazon more unpredictable, with changes to the traditional wet & dry seasons. It’s also becoming more common for cold spells which can reach as low as 10C at night.
- Long sleeved shirt
- Long Trousers
- Rain Jacket (100% waterproof)
- Spare set of dry clothes in a separate dry bag
- Socks (high ankled)
- Quick-dry underwear
- Sports gloves for paddling
- Lightweight thermals for sleeping
- Wide brimmed hat with a mosquito net
- Bandana or Buff
- Swimsuit
TOILETRIES
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray (We usually go for DEET expedition strength spray)
- Biodegradable soap / shampoo
- Lip Balm
- Biodegradable wet wipes
- Quick-dry small towel
- Small shovel
- Hand Sanitizer
- Personal Toiletries
Having a separate ‘toilet kit’ works well – Keep all your essentials in an easy access waterproof or ziplock bag.
FOOTWEAR
It’s important to have closed toed shoes that dry quickly. Keep in mind that some waterproof hiking boots are slow to dry and hold water – Wet feet is a cause of ‘Jungle Rot’, a fungal infection caused by having constantly wet feet.
- Closed toed shoes are compulsory
- Additional set of dry shoes for camp
FOOD & DRINK
For our expeditions, we provide food & drink unless otherwise specified in your itinerary.
Finding supplies in a remote location can be tricky. We provide food and water for the duration of your expedition so you can focus on the paddling. The exact menu depends on season and availability as we source our supplies from the communities as much as possible – A typical meal usually consists of meat + rice + fruit.
We can cater for vegan / vegetarian diets if we know in advance.
As we are travelling in a remote location, we ask participants to bring the following in the case of emergency:
- Water purification system or tablets
- Emergency food supply for 24 hours (dehydrated meals work well for this)
ELECTRONICS
Electronics and humidity aren’t a great mix. Keep that in mind if you’re planning on bringing expensive camera gear with you. Keep your gear in dry bags and remember that charging opportunities may be limited.
- Camera or smartphone
- 20,000MAh Power Bank(s)
- Dry bags for electronics
- Spare cables
- Solar Panel or other charging solutions
MISC
- Head torch & spare batteries
- Multi tool
- Personal first aid kit (Including hydrocortisone cream for bites)
- Dry bags for gear
- Waterproof backpack of duffel
- Personal medication
- Passport
ADDITIONAL GEAR
This equipment list is designed to cover the essentials for your expedition in Peru with Amazon Canoe Challenge. You may wish to bring additional items that are not on this list.
If you have any questions about your upcoming expedition, get in touch.
