The Ultimate Gift Guide for Adventure Lovers (Inspired by My 12-Day Peru Journey)
A curated list of essentials I personally used across the Andes, Amazon, Lima, Sacred Valley & Cusco.
Lares Trek, Peru
If you’re shopping for the adventure lover in your life, or planning your own bucket-list trip, these are the exact items that carried me through 12 days across four regions of Peru, including 15,748 ft on the Lares Trek and the deep Amazon rainforest. Every single product on this list was used, tested, and loved on my trip.
1. Parks Project YS Geysers Sherpa Fleece Sweatshirt
Why it’s a perfect gift: This fleece saved me during freezing mornings in the Andes. It’s warm, plush, and layers beautifully under a shell.
Best for: Cold-weather hikes, dawn treks, layering at altitude.
2. Aihoye Collapsible Hiking Poles (2-Pack)
Why I recommend it: These trekking poles kept me stable on steep Lares descents, rocky paths, and high-altitude switchbacks. Lightweight, collapsible, and beginner-friendly.
Best for: Lares Trek, Machu Picchu hikes, national parks, everyday adventurers.
3. Zacurate 500BL Fingertip Pulse Oximeter
Why it's clutch: When hiking at 10,000–15,000+ ft, this oximeter kept me informed. It's a great gift for anyone trekking at altitude or curious about oxygen levels.
Best for: Cusco, Lares, high-altitude travel, general wellness.
4. Mammut Hardshell Hooded Jacket (Women’s)
Why it’s a game-changer: Windproof, waterproof, and breathable… I wore this through rain, wind, cold mornings, and even misty mountain summit moments.
Best for: Andes, Patagonia, Iceland, Switzerland, any extreme-weather adventure.
5. Seamless Corset Leggings
Why these worked: These corset leggings moved with me on long hikes and were shockingly comfortable at altitude. Supportive without feeling restrictive.
Best for: Hiking, long travel days, layering.
6. Wool Socks
Why you need them: Warmth + moisture control = the ultimate high-altitude combo. These wool socks prevented blisters and kept my feet toasty in the cold.
Best for: Hiking, trekking, cold nights in tents.
7. Mammut Selun FL Sun Hoody (Women’s)
Why I loved it: Sun protection at altitude is no joke. This hoody kept me protected from intense UV and still breathable enough for long climbs.
Best for: High UV areas like Cusco, Sacred Valley, and desert regions.
8. Gregory Maven 48 Backpack
Why it's essential: Lightweight, durable, and fits everything you need for 3–4 days of trekking. The hip belt and back ventilation saved my life on long ascents.
Best for: Multi-day treks (Lares, Salkantay, Patagonia), weekend backpacking.
9. OM SYSTEM OM-3 Camera Body
Why creators will love it: Weather-sealed, sturdy, and intuitive. I used the creative dial to design real-time color recipes and shoot images in both the Andes and Amazon.
Best for: Creators, photographers, travel storytellers.
10. Mammut Sapuen High GTX Women’s Boots
Why they matter: Stable, waterproof, and shock-absorbing… these hiking boots handled steep climbs, muddy trails, rocky passes, and river crossings.
Best for: Any serious hiker who needs reliability.
11. Body Wipes
Why they're a “thank me later” item:
On Lares, there were no showers. These body wipes kept me fresh and functional after long days of hiking and camping.Best for: Trekking, camping, long travel days.
12. Eagle Creek Daypack
Why it’s useful: Perfect lightweight bag for Sacred Valley stops, city exploring, and Amazon boat rides. Durable, compact, and dependable.
Best for: Day trips, airport days, excursions.
Why These Gifts Matter
These aren’t random items… they’re the gear that supported me through altitude, humidity, rain, cold, trekking, jungle nights, and long travel days. They're perfect for:
✔ adventure travelers
✔ hikers
✔ Peru travelers
✔ Machu Picchu bucket-list dreamers
✔ content creators
✔ outdoorsy friends
Every product here was Peru-tested, Andes-approved, Amazon-survived, and will make any adventure lover feel ready for the world.
Book the Exact Peru Experience I Did
Also, if you want to experience the exact 12-day Peru itinerary I did, from the Andes to the Amazon, here’s the link:
Book the G Adventures Amazon to the Andes trip.
And yes, I highly recommend it.
Photos from my Peru trip featuring the products above…
