What Gear Do I Need to Bring or to Hire ?
You are responsible for bringing personal gear and equipment while communal equipment (tents, food, cooking items, etc.) is provided. Below is a gear list of required, recommended and optional items to bring on your climb.
Technical Clothing
- 1- Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood
- 1-Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down.
- 1-Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell
- 2- Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric.
- 1- Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
- 1- Waterproof Pants, breathable (side zipper recommended).
- 2- Hiking Pants
- 1- Fleece Pants
- 1- Shorts (optional).
- 1- Long Underwear, moisture-wicking fabric.
- 3- Underwear, moisture-wicking fabric recommended.
- 2- Sport Bra (women)
Headwear
- 1 - Brimmed Hat, for sun protection
- 1 - Knit Hat, for warmth
- 1 - Balaclava or Buff, for face coverage (optional).
- 1 - Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)
- 1 - Gloves, thin.
Footwear
- 1 - Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in.
- 1 - Gym Shoes, to wear at camp (optional)
- 3 - Socks, wool or
- 1 - Gaiters, waterproof (optional)
Equipment
- 1 - Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons*.
- 1 - Trekking Poles, collapsable (highly recommended)*
- 1 - Head lamp, with extra batteries
- 1 - 1 - Duffel bag, 50-90L capacity, for porters to carry your equipment
- 1 - Daypack, 30-35L capacity, for you to carry your personal gear *may be rented on location
Accessories
- 1 - Sunglasses or Goggles
- 1 - Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional)
- Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down.
- 1 - Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz.)
- 1 - Water Bladder (Camelbak type, 3 liters).
- 1 - Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional).
- 1 - Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (recommended).
- Stuff Sacks, Dry Bags or Plastic Bags, various sizes, to keep gear dry and separate
- Fleece Pants
- Shorts (optional).
- Long Underwear, moisture-wicking fabric.
- Underwear, moisture-wicking fabric recommended.
- Sport Bra (women)
Other
- Toiletries,Prescriptions,Sunscreen,Lip Balm,Insect Repellent, containing DEET,
- First Aid Kit,Hand Sanitizer,Toilet Paper,Wet Wipes (recommended), Snacks, light-weight,
- high calorie, high energy (optional),{Electrolytes, powder or tablets (optional)},{Camera,with extra batteries (optional)}
- Paperwork,Trip Receipt,Passport,Visa (available at JRO),
- Immunization Papers,Insurance Documents.