Personal Equipment List

Documents
Trip Itinerary
Immunization records
Literature
Guide Books
Phone book
Medical allergies and restrictions
Pen, pencil and paper (journal)

Clothing
Travel clothing
Shorts and t-shirt
Long Underwear - Most basic item in the layering system. Bring a combination of different weights. Zip t-necks ventilate very well. Be able to stack these layers
Pile Pants - Full Side Zips make it much easier and faster to cool off or warm up.
Pile Bibs - Functional alternative to pile pants for long cold days
Pile Jacket - More comfortable and functional than a wool sweater. Weight will depend on other items in your layering system. Large pockets are valuable.
Storm Parka & Pants Must - fit comfortably over underwear and pile layers. Underarm zips recommended. Pants should have side zips. Know how to adjust hood.
Pile Vest - Fits well over underwear top and under pile jacket. Optional but useful.
Hats - Pile cap, Capilene balaclava, and headband. Thin polypro balaclavas work surprisingly well. Baseball caps are valuable on treks and glacier travel.
Gloves or Mittens - Windstopper Liner gloves, ski gloves, and heavy wool/pile mitten with shell. An extra pair of insulated gloves is a good idea for a longer trip.
Face Mask - Neoprene

Technical Gear
Ice Axe - 45-60cm hammer for ice climbing and 60-80cm adze for mountaineering.
Crampons - Flexible or rigid. Step-in binding works best. Get anti-balling plates to prevent snow build up.
Harness - Adjustable leg loops recommended
(1) Jumar or other ascending device
(3) Locking carabiners and (2) regular carabiners
(1) Rappel/belay device
(2) Shoulder length slings
(1) Double length sling
(1) 16' 6mm cordellette
(1) Lightweight pulley
(1) Shovel
(1) A pair of trekking poles (three section collapsible recommended)

Pack & Sleeping
Alpine Day Pack - 4,000 cu. in. summit and trekking pack
Expedition Pack* - 6,000 cu. in.+. Fill one up and try for fit. Internal frame packs work better for humping the really heavy loads
(2) Water bottles with water bottle parkas
Pack cover
Small personal repair kit (duct tape, thread, needle, safety pins, wire, nylon cord)
Sleeping pad
-10 degrees Sleeping bag
Compressions stuff sacks and stuff bags
Pee bottle (different size and/or shape than the water bottles)

Footwear
Plastic mountaineering boots
Trekking shoes/boots
Gaiters - Alpine-style or supergaiter
(3) Heavy wool or wool/synthetic blend
(3) Polypro liner socks
VBL Socks - Optional. Keep socks and boots dry

Essential Personal Gear
Headlamp w/ two extra batteries
Swiss Army Knife
(3) Cotton bandanas
Insulated mug and spoon
Lighter & waterproof matches
Stuff sacks
Lip Balm
Toiletries
5 Chemical hand warmers
Sun Screen (SPF 15+)
Watch / alarm clock
(2) mule bags with locks. (one is for personal gear and the other for community gear)
Small first aid kit (personal prescriptions, aspirin, Tylenol, ibuprofen, moleskin, eye drops, latex gloves/microshield)

Recommended Personal Prescriptions
Diamox ( for acclimatization and prevention/treatment of altitude related illnesses)
Antibiotics (Bactrim and Cipro)
Gastrointestinal medications (Lomotil, antacids, motion sickness, laxatives)

Optional Personal Gear
Camera with plenty of film
Booties
Altimeter Watch
Thermos for tea/hot chocolate

Community Gear Provided at No Cost to Team Members
All tents necessary on the trek and climb including cooking, dining and personal tents
All cooking equipment including stove, pots, pans and fuel
All food on the mountain and trek to basecamp
All maps and ropes for climbing
Snow protection to include ice screws, snow pickets and deadmen
Avalanche Transceivers
Wands
Water purification equipment
Expedition first aid kit
Gamow Bag Pulse Oximeter