What Gear You Need to Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Welcome to Explore's Battle of the Brands!

In this video, Managing Editor Alison Hodgins tests tons of gear and trains for the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu in Peru.

00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Coquitlam Crunch Trail: Testing Cotopaxi windbreaker, Smartwool tank top and adidas shoes
02:49 - Gold Creek: Testing Danner boots, Smartwool socks, Gregory backpack and MEC pants
05:07 - Quarry Rock: Testing Zamberlan boots, lululemon top, alder shorts and Patagonia fleece
07:17 - Multnomah Falls: Testing MEC shirt, Kathmandu rain jacket and MEC rain jacket
08:23 - Sasamat Lake: Testing KEEN boots
09:19 - Coquitlam Crunch Trail (again!): Testing Patagonia tights, North Face layer
10:29 - Cold Dips, Saunas, Extra Trails: Focusing on wellbeing, training and final thoughts

Find the full gear list here: https://explore-mag.com/everything-i-...

A note from Alison on the Danner boots: These boots likely were the wrong size for me. My friend brought her Danner boots and loves them!

Special thanks to MEC, Alpaca Expeditions, PROMPERU and all of the included brands for supporting Explore on this epic adventure!