Things to bring on your Hike to Chirripó

The following list has been compiled by hiker's who
stayed at the Casa Mariposa and hiked Chirripó


Water and electolyte source (something with salts/sugars)
Warm coat
Rain poncho
Hat
Gloves
Good boots
Spare shoes
2 pair socks
Long sleeve shirt and layers
Bandanas
Dry change of clothes
Dry sacs for clothes
Sleeping bag
Cookstove and gas
Headlamp and/or flashlight
Backup batteries
Water treatment tablets/filter/bleach (In case of emergency)
Toilet paper
Soap
Sunscreen
Aloe gel
Arnica gel or tiger balm
Moleskin or duct tape for blisters
Chapstick
Prescription medications
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Sunglasses
Bag to pack out trash
Journal & pen
Camera with extra batteries
Some money
Power bars
Dry or fresh fruit
Cup of soup/ramen
Coffee/tea/cocoa
Cereal
Milk powdered or small carton
Pre-cooked rice or pasta
Tomato sauce
Tuna