- Lightweight clothes, some long sleeves and trousers to keep sand flies and mosquitoes off
- Old cloths you don't mind getting dirty to work in
- Something casual for evenings and weekends
- A set of warm cloths (the weather can get cold at times)
- Box Mosquito Net (20 Soles)
- Bed Sheets (40 Soles)
- Blankets (thick 70 soles, thin 40 soles)
- Swimming gear not easy to get in Puerto Maldonado
- Towel (25 Soles) (travel towel or hand towel is adequate)
- Waterproofs (especially for the wet season) (25 Soles)
- Wellies/Rubber Boots (especially for the wet season) Smaller sizes can be bought in Puerto Maldonado up to 45/46 (20 Soles)
- Torch (10 Soles)
- Sun hat (20-30 Soles)
- Basic toiletries (Toothbrush (4-5 Soles), Tooth Paste (4 Soles), Razor (2 Soles), nail clippers (4 Soles)
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- Insect repellent (DEET is good)
- Walking boots
- Trainers/Sandals for inside the lodge/Sports
- Sleeping bag (Either Liner, Bag or bed sheets)
- Sleeping bag (Especially if you plan to travel to colder climates)
- Medical kit (Plasters, re-hydration salts, anti-diuretics, ECT and any special medicine you may need)
- Sun cream
- Lip salve
- Socket adapter
- Day bag (Small back pack)
- Good guide book (Footprints and Journey Latin America are good)
- A few good novels
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Ipod/Diskman/Walkman
- Photo copy of passport and important/expensive items (This is important if you lose any items)
- Spanish dictionary/phrase book
- Address book with family and friends details
- Credit card (preferable Visa)
- Cash: if you bring U$ ensure that they are not old or broken bills. Euros are very hard to change
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