Luggage
• 1 large backpack or 1 duffle bag
• 1 small daypack

Clothing
• 3 lightweight long pants; quick drying material preferred; avoid jeans
• 2 long sleeved cotton shirts
• 2 or 3 short sleeved cotton t-shirts
• 1 pair of cotton hiking socks for each day in the rainforest
• underwear (avoid synthetics)
• 1 pair of shorts
• 1 light wind breaker
• 1 sweater or fleece jacket
• brimmed hat (suitable for both sun and rain)
• 1 water-proof poncho (available at the lodge without cost)
• bathing suit

Footwear
• 1 pair of comfortable walking shoes
• 1 pair of sandals
• 1 pair of rubber boots (available in most sizes at the lodge; the minimum size is women’s 4 (34), not available for children or in sizes larger than men’s 12 (44); for smaller or larger sizes, we recommend that you buy them in your home country as they can be very difficult to find anywhere in Ecuador )

Equipment
• Eye glasses/contact lenses (extra pair, if possible)
• Sunglasses with a strap
• Sun block lotion (SPF 30 or 45 is recommended)
• Insect repellent
• Personal first aid kit
• Anti-malaria pills
• Tampons or sanitary napkins
• Bright flashlight (headlamp models recommended)
• Alkaline batteries
• Self-sealing plastic bags
• Swiss Army knife
• Reading material (also available at the lodge)
• Small notebook and pen or pencil
• Sewing kit
• Water bottle
• Dry bag for camera equipment

Camera and Binoculars
• We recommend high-speed films or fine grain. Avoid bulky tripods. Binoculars are an essential item, even if you are not a birdwatcher. The best ones are the waterproof models with high light transmission. An excellent size: 10 x 42