Kit list for the Andes

(photo not by me)

1.

  • MSR Elixir 2 tent (new)
  • Alpkit Cloudbase sleeping mat (new)
  • Vango sleeping bag (new, synthetic)
  • Silk inner
  • Inflatable pillow
  • Pillowcase
  • Eye mask and lots of earplugs

2.

  • Trangia stove set with one pan
  • Trangia kettle
  • Chopping board
  • Leatherman
  • Wooden spoon
  • Spork
  • Metal straw
  • Cup
  • Coffee dripper and filters
  • Coffee and tea
  • Thermos (new)
  • MSR 4-litre water bladder
  • Food

3.

  • Long trousers (new)
  • Long shorts
  • Sweatshirt (new)
  • Short-sleeved shirt (new)
  • Black t-shirt
  • 4x vests
  • Alpkit down jacket
  • Merino longjohns and merino top
  • Undies
  • Basic toiletries: soap, TB, TP, deodorant, hair gunk, tweezers, sunscreen, mosquito repellent etc
  • Mooncup + spare
  • Towel and flannels
  • Laundry stuff incl. universal sink plug and washing line
  • Mini sewing kit

  • Funfactory Share, gloves, condoms
  • Ultralight daypack (new)
  • MSR MiniWorks Ex water filter (new)

4.

  • Bike pump, puncture repair stuff, levers
  • Spare inner tube
  • Spare cables
  • Spare brake pads
  • Multi tool
  • Cable ties
  • Sugru
  • 3x shorts
  • 4x tops
  • Leggings
  • Howies merino-lined softshell jacket
  • Showerproof jacket
  • Merino beanie, under-beanie, sunhat, buff, pink bandanna for going into ladies´ loos, baseball cap, cycling cap, visor?
  • Two pairs of sleeves (new)
  • Long and short gloves
  • Reflective vest
  • Baby wipes and weeing device

5.

  • First aid kit, painkillers etc
  • Amazon Fire 7 tablet (new, for comms), Kindle Paperwhite (for reading)
  • Anker Powercore battery pack (new)
  • Cables
  • Banking widget
  • Defunct MP3 player
  • Headphones
  • Old (spare) glasses
  • Headtorch
  • Personal cards
  • Dadphone (UK SIM)
  • Folder of docs (admin + memorabilia)
  • Trinkets
  • Spare SD card

6.

  • (Sun)glasses
  • iPhone (for navigation)
  • Camera
  • Money
  • Passport and driving license
  • Pens
  • Little mirror
  • Tweezers
  • Watch
  • Worry beads
  • Keys and nail clippers
  • Lip balm
  • Tiny padlock

7. On bike/ me

  • Bike computer
  • Rear light
  • Defunct dog dazer
  • 1-litre water bottle
  • Burning alcohol
  • Chain oil
  • Insect repellent
  • Solar light (Luminaid)
  • Scoop/ potty
  • Crocs / Cycling shoes
  • Bike helmet
  • Two lightweight locks

Recently jettisoned:

  • Small laptop
  • D-lock

On their way back to the UK:

  • Hammock
  • Diving mask
  • Plaid shirt
  • One t-shirt
  • Bikini
  • STI self-test kit
  • Old passport
  • 2018 notebook
  • Dynamo