Gear List

  • Top Base Layer
  • Bottom Base Layer
  • 4-5 Pairs of Underwear
  • 3-4 Short Sleeve
  • 1 Insulated Trekking Pants
  • 1-2 Long Sleeve Hiking Shirts
  • 1-2 Pairs of Hiking Trousers
  • 1 Insulated Winter Jacket
  • 1 Polartec Fleece Jacket
  • 1 Hard Shell Jacket 

Clothing

  • Quick dry T-shirts
  • Underwear Lightweight hiking trouser (avoid heavy cotton, they don’t dry quickly)
  • Fleece (middle layer)
  • Thermal underwear (under layers)
  • Waterproof, breathable and windproof jacket
  • Waterproof, breathable and windproof pants
  • Insulated down jacket for summit night (parka)
  • One pair thermal socks
  • Mittens or warm gloves
  • Waterproof gloves
  • Good quality hiking socks and thin liner socks Waterproof hiking boots – sturdy and worn-in.
  • Extra shoelaces
  • Comfortable shoes for overnight camps (running shoes, sneakers, etc.)
  • Sun hat to protect head, ears and neck

Other Items

  • Headlamp with Extra Batteries
  • Water Bottles and Camelback (3 litter carrying capacity)
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera with extra memory card and extra batteries
  • Watch
  • Playing Cards
  • Hand Warmers (optional)
  • Pocket Knife
  • Notebook and Pen
  • High energy snack (Cereal, protein bars, chocolate, trail mix, dried fruit)

Toiletry & Medicine

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Quick-dry washcloths and soap
  • Toilet Paper Tissues
  • High SPF Sun-block
  • Lip Balm with SPF
  • Sunglasses with UV-filter lenses
  • Lotion
  • Sanitary Wipes/Wet Wipes
  • Blister Kit
  • Tweezers
  • Nail Clippers
  • Deodorant
  • Hair brush/Comb
  • Sanitary Products
  • Vaseline to prevent chafing skin and heel friction blister
  • Antiseptic
  • Pain Killers (Ibuprofen)
  • Decongestan
  • Diamox or High Altitude Medication (optional, please consult with your doctor)
  • Anti-diarrhea Medicine
  • Malaria pills ( if you choose to take these)
  • Cold/Flu Tablets
  • Any medication you normally use
  • Dioralyte sachets or similar rehydration packs
  • Throat Lozenge
  • Eye drops (spare Contact Lenses and fluid, if worn)
  • Water purification tablets / Iodine drops
  • Ear Plugs
  • Plastic bags (for dirty washing, wrapping, etc.)