Here we have a checklist, take a look
Feet
• 1 Pair of comfortable hiking boots
• 2 Pairs of outer socks [thick wool or polypropylene]
• 1 Pair of inner socks [thin silk or polypropylene]
• 1 Pair of cotton socks [for approach to base camp]
• Gaiters
Legs
• 1 Thin synthetic pants polypropylene or nylon
• 1 Fleece pants [full length zippers recommended]
• 1 waterproof and breathable over-pants [Gore-Tex, full length zippers recommended]
• Comfortable trekking pants
Upper Body
• 1 Thermal base layer shirts [polypropylene or capilene]
• 1 Fleece pullover [like soft polartec 100 or 200, or similar]
• 1 Fleece jacket or alike
• 1 Warm jacket for -30°C | -22°F [down recommended]
• 1 Rainproof or windproof jacket with hood [such as Gore-Tex]
• Cotton T-shirts or shirts
• 1 Turtleneck of synthetic material [Buff or similar]
Head
• Sun cap or hat
• Ski hat [wool or fleece]
• Light balaclava
• Ski goggles
• A good pair of sunglasses [with 100% UV filter with nose and side protection]
Hands
• 1 Pair of inner thermal gloves [polypropylene or capilene]
• 1 Pair of insulated fingers gloves
• 1 Pair of insulated mittens [fleece, down or polarguard]
• 1 Pair of over mittens [such as Gore-Tex, only if your mittens are not made of windproof material]
Packs
• Comfortable expedition backpack [70 liters / 4.250 cubic inches as minimum]
• One extra large strong duffel bag [to be carried by mules and stored in base camp, 4.000 cubic inches as minimum. Large enough to fit in all your equipment]
Sleeping Gear
• Sleeping bag for -30°C | -22°F [down or polarguard]
• Sleeping mat [Thermarest or similar, full length recommended]
• Foam pad [only if you bring a Thermarest, to avoid a burst]
Mountaineering Equipment
• 1 Pair of plastics boots
Note
Climbing plastics boots or double boots are the best option for high altitude. You could be exposed to temperatures up to -30°C | -22°F
Recommended
Koflach Arctic Expedition, Scarpa Vega or Asolo AFS 8000 are good examples of plastics boots.
There are excellents alternatives to a plastic boot, in which the outer boot is made of modern synthetic materials.
Ask us about these new models as La Sportiva Nuptse, the Vasque Ice 2000 or the Salomon Pro Thermic.
We must be sure that your boots are equipped for very low temperatures.
• 1 Pair of trekking poles [adjustable preferred]
Others
• Head lamp with extra batteries and bulb
• Block for lips and sun screen [not less than 45 SFP]
• Personal crockery [bowl, cup, fork and spoon]
• 2 Water bottles or hydrating system CamelBak or similar
• 1 Stainless steel thermos of one liter or half liter [useful for high camps]
• 4 Hand warmers (for summit day)
• Personal care elements [small towel and soap, baby wipes recommended]
Optional Items
• Book, IPod, games or anything that helps to distract you
• Camera, memory cards and extra batteries
• Pee bottle with wide mouth [Useful at higher camps]
• Pocket-knife note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage
• Your favourite energy bars or gel.
• 1 Pair of comfortable hiking boots
• 2 Pairs of outer socks [thick wool or polypropylene]
• 1 Pair of inner socks [thin silk or polypropylene]
• 1 Pair of cotton socks [for approach to base camp]
• Gaiters
Legs
• 1 Thin synthetic pants polypropylene or nylon
• 1 Fleece pants [full length zippers recommended]
• 1 waterproof and breathable over-pants [Gore-Tex, full length zippers recommended]
• Comfortable trekking pants
Upper Body
• 1 Thermal base layer shirts [polypropylene or capilene]
• 1 Fleece pullover [like soft polartec 100 or 200, or similar]
• 1 Fleece jacket or alike
• 1 Warm jacket for -30°C | -22°F [down recommended]
• 1 Rainproof or windproof jacket with hood [such as Gore-Tex]
• Cotton T-shirts or shirts
• 1 Turtleneck of synthetic material [Buff or similar]
Head
• Sun cap or hat
• Ski hat [wool or fleece]
• Light balaclava
• Ski goggles
• A good pair of sunglasses [with 100% UV filter with nose and side protection]
Hands
• 1 Pair of inner thermal gloves [polypropylene or capilene]
• 1 Pair of insulated fingers gloves
• 1 Pair of insulated mittens [fleece, down or polarguard]
• 1 Pair of over mittens [such as Gore-Tex, only if your mittens are not made of windproof material]
Packs
• Comfortable expedition backpack [70 liters / 4.250 cubic inches as minimum]
• One extra large strong duffel bag [to be carried by mules and stored in base camp, 4.000 cubic inches as minimum. Large enough to fit in all your equipment]
Sleeping Gear
• Sleeping bag for -30°C | -22°F [down or polarguard]
• Sleeping mat [Thermarest or similar, full length recommended]
• Foam pad [only if you bring a Thermarest, to avoid a burst]
Mountaineering Equipment
• 1 Pair of plastics boots
Note
Climbing plastics boots or double boots are the best option for high altitude. You could be exposed to temperatures up to -30°C | -22°F
Recommended
Koflach Arctic Expedition, Scarpa Vega or Asolo AFS 8000 are good examples of plastics boots.
There are excellents alternatives to a plastic boot, in which the outer boot is made of modern synthetic materials.
Ask us about these new models as La Sportiva Nuptse, the Vasque Ice 2000 or the Salomon Pro Thermic.
We must be sure that your boots are equipped for very low temperatures.
• 1 Pair of trekking poles [adjustable preferred]
Others
• Head lamp with extra batteries and bulb
• Block for lips and sun screen [not less than 45 SFP]
• Personal crockery [bowl, cup, fork and spoon]
• 2 Water bottles or hydrating system CamelBak or similar
• 1 Stainless steel thermos of one liter or half liter [useful for high camps]
• 4 Hand warmers (for summit day)
• Personal care elements [small towel and soap, baby wipes recommended]
Optional Items
• Book, IPod, games or anything that helps to distract you
• Camera, memory cards and extra batteries
• Pee bottle with wide mouth [Useful at higher camps]
• Pocket-knife note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage
• Your favourite energy bars or gel.
