Hi guys!! Thanks so much-we have two more and then we will switch it up to another adventure! There’s so much to cover about the Inca trail it’s taking us a while 🥾
Thanks Simon! I think it’s the curiosity in us all that wants to know what others have! Packing for this trek was difficult and took us a long time-so we hope others find this useful 😃
hey i was wondering what youll felt like a fair tip to the porters was, when you gave it to them and how you divided it up between the porters? thanks ed
Thanks for this, did you have access to your stuff in the duffle bags at the end of each day's camp? Like say for only taking one spare change of socks each day or jacket for one day and not another
Yes! Your duffle is waiting for you in your tent each afternoon! This video only covers what we actually carried with us each day so all the additional spares were in our duffle. As long as you have things protected in dry bags, one set of spare socks should be sufficient!
What would you like to know?? They come in handy - especially on the downhill sections. We were able to rent poles through our tour operator. Verify that is an option before you book your excursion!
Very helpful video. One quick question: how often do you need to use the hiking poles? I did 100km hike in 2 days and hold on the pole the whole time. Not sure if I really need it. Going yo Inca trail next month. Thanks
Great video. You mentioned the pee buddy if an emergency and no restrooms near for “number 1”. What if someone has a stomach issue while trekking and has to go “number 2”!?!? Are there any off trail options when nature calls?
Thankfully there are toilets along the route (nothing you will be too excited about but they are a private place to do your biz), however there is likely a good 2-3 miles between each toilet so use them when you can! Otherwise, you'll have to scout out the best bush!
I saw in a previous video that you packed dry shampoo. Did you have to check your bag because it was an aerosol product or did they allow it in your carry on on the flight over?
I did pack it in my duffle and it’s the only reason I didn’t look like a straight up grease ball by the end. No I did not, it was small enough so I could bring it in my carryon!
Great video guys, thanks for the info. Is there somewhere to charge your phone on the trek? (I'm embarrased to ask but I want to take LOTS of photos!!!!)
Of course! Documenting the trip is important! There is no power to charge your decides. We utilized power banks to charge our Devices at camp each night. We used an iPhone as well as a go pro. For our go pro, we purchased a few spare batteries as a precaution. We have a few links in the video Description to the power banks and spare batteries we utilized. The size power bank will depend on what type of device you want to have at full charge Every day! Hope this helps and that you enjoy your trip!
Hi… Thank you for the informative video. I heard there is a weight limit for carrying im the back pack in the Inca train. Is that true? And if yes… how much?
Not for your personal pack - but there is one for the porters! For the one on your back we recommend nothing bigger than a 22L and to pack light! You pack it you carry it up those steps 😅
Did you bring your puffer jacket in your day pack too? I'm trying to work out how much clothes I'll need to bring with me during the day. I'm going in October :)
So we had our rain jackets which with our other layers was warm enough but it definitely gets cold up there so if you run cold another layer in your pack isn’t a bad idea. Always better safe than sorry 😃
