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 😃
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 🥾
Question: I am going next month, and was wondering what camera mount you used? I have a GoPro with a chest mount, but it can be kinda bulky, so I was wondering if you found any specific mount useful?
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!
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!
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
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 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!
Great video. Thanks for the awesome details. We are also going this November. How cold or hot does it get on the track in November? Do you shower (wet or dry) on camp sites? Thanks
Awesome! Wishing you a safe journey! We did not shower-just a good wipe down at camp eat night and some dry shampoo. There are showers available on the last night, but we opted out. The temperature swings quite a bit and there is no real way to predict what it will be day of, so pack plenty of layers!
@@explorinwithlaurin Those showers on the last night are COLD! I took one and it did feel a little bit reborn after all the sweat of multiple days. The sun and mountain air felt so good after I got out.
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. 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!
@@explorinwithlaurin The trail is narrow with the slope on one side going up down on the other side. There are not a lot of bushes ( until you get to the jungle ). You'll just have to do the best you can. If you have an issue that serious ( and I came close ), you won't care about privacy much!
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 😃
This is by far the best packing list I've seen! So excited for this trip and thank you SO MUCH for all this great infomation.
We are glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 🙂 and we hope you enjoy your trip! 🇵🇪
Wow, what an incredibly thoughtful and thorough packing video--thank you! Could you share which Merrell hiking boots you hiked 4+ years in??
Merrill Moab! Still using them today so make that 5+ 😀
We have been watching your videos and just love them! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching! Glad you are enjoying the videos! :)
This was totally helpful. Thank you!
So glad to hear that! Happy packing!
*furiously taking notes*
Thanks for the packing list! This is so great!
So glad it was helpful!! Have a wonderful trip😃
I really loved how this video was made,hope you have a lovely 2023 fan debs xx......
Thanks for watching :)
This video is so freakin helpful!
So glad to hear that 😁
I do enjoy what I carry in my pack videos (this was neat as it’s specially for this trek)
Enjoyed Lauren Gerret
Best wishes Simon 🙏🏼😊🏔️
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 😃
Thank you very much! Very important tips!
Glad you found this useful!
Wow, I like all the trekking gear. Stay safe always.
Thank you!! You too!
Super pumped for the next Inca video
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 🥾
Awesome 👏🏻👍. Thank you for sharing your ideas and experience about packing for trail events. Have a nice day ahead. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪.
Thank you! You too!
Great video! Very informative!
Thanks so much!
Question: I am going next month, and was wondering what camera mount you used? I have a GoPro with a chest mount, but it can be kinda bulky, so I was wondering if you found any specific mount useful?
@@sarahwade3566 for the go pro I really like the simple clip mount! We would just clip it to our packs and even our pockets while we walked around!
Thanks for the video .please comment on walking poles
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!
@@explorinwithlaurin ok thanks. Any recommendations on which ones to buy if required?
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!
love your videos, great quality as always , keep it up🙂🙂🙂 you win a sub =)
Glad you enjoyed the video! :)
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
Hello! I just want to ask you about the toilets provided by Alpaca Expeditions. Are they dry-flush toilets? Thank you!
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
I think the hiking poles are definitely useful on the downhill sections - especially with how many "steps" there are.
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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!
ALSO keep your phone on airplane mode-there is no service anyways and it extends the life significantly 👌🏼
@@explorinwithlaurin Aw wow! Amazing thanks so much for all the advice, I'll definitely do that!!
Great video. Thanks for the awesome details. We are also going this November. How cold or hot does it get on the track in November? Do you shower (wet or dry) on camp sites? Thanks
Awesome! Wishing you a safe journey! We did not shower-just a good wipe down at camp eat night and some dry shampoo. There are showers available on the last night, but we opted out. The temperature swings quite a bit and there is no real way to predict what it will be day of, so pack plenty of layers!
@@explorinwithlaurin Those showers on the last night are COLD! I took one and it did feel a little bit reborn after all the sweat of multiple days. The sun and mountain air felt so good after I got out.
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. 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!
@@explorinwithlaurin The trail is narrow with the slope on one side going up down on the other side. There are not a lot of bushes ( until you get to the jungle ). You'll just have to do the best you can. If you have an issue that serious ( and I came close ), you won't care about privacy much!
Maybe I missed it somewhere ... but where did you find that hat?
👋 hello! Lauren’s hat is from REI
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 😅
@@explorinwithlaurin well… thank you for your answer
So lovely 😍🌹 beautiful 😍❤️ very nice 🙂 excellent 👍 super ❣️💕 sharing 💟💕
Thank you! Cheers!
His is definitely a better water pack I would recommend
I have since ditched my camelbak and got an osprey as well! Agree it is better!
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 😃
Thank u!
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