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Epic will provide a unique packing list for each and every tour. These lists are crafted based on years of experience and countless hours logged in the backcountry. They are the synthesis of the Epic staff’s favorite and most useful pieces of gear that they can’t go without.

Packing lists do not need to be adhered to strictly, in the sense that you don’t need to buy the exact product we recommend, but you do need to bring every item on the packing list unless it is noted as optional. If a client has a piece of equipment that serves the same purpose and comes from a reputable source/brand, of course you can use that gear. We simply prefer certain brands because we have used them on multiple occasions and trust them completely. We will not recommend gear that we have never used before and do not encourage clients to bring items that they have never used before either.

Please ensure that all pieces of equipment that you bring with you are tested, reliable, and appropriate given the conditions – which is especially true for cold weather gear like sleeping bags, boots, jackets, etc. For example, bringing a pair of trail runners as primary footwear for an expedition is not only unacceptable but dangerous. For that matter, using a brand-new pair of hiking boots for a multi-day trek is begging for blisters and foot complications.

Epic does not offer rentals from its own inventory. However, depending on the destination, Epic can help to arrange gear rentals from third-party providers though.

For example, equipment rentals in Nepal, Bolivia, and Ecuador are all plentiful and usually of good quality. Pakistan on the other hand is not a good place to rent gear due to a lack of reputable outfitters so we always advise that people bring everything they need from home in this case.

Please contact Epic if you’d like to inquire about renting gear for a specific trip or destination.

Yes, it is possible to store your extra luggage or items at the first hotel we stay at on most trips. Items commonly stored include:

• Laptops
• Extra clothing
• Travel accessories
• Valuables

Additional luggage storage is subject to availability and potential fees although the latter is rare. Please get in touch with Epic before the start of a trip to confirm the possibility of storing extra bags.

Personal travel insurance is not included.

To travel with Epic, you must have travel insurance.

We will provide recommendations based on the destination. If you don’t acquire travel insurance, you will not be allowed to come on the trip.

Wifi and cellular connections depends on the trip and at what stage on the trip we are talking about. Once we leave major cities, fast WiFi as we know it in the West is basically non-existent. Whilst there may be small amounts of phone coverage on the trip, you should view this adventure as a chance to unplug. In the wilderness, there is zero phone signal so there is no point in buying a SIM card as it will only work in a few places. 

Internet speeds in developing parts of the world are not always great, so please have realistic expectations about connectivity and how fast you can send images, do internet calls, etc.