- Sleeping Bag rated 0°F - 15°F
- Sleeping Mat : We provide one
- Sleeping Bag Liner (for extra warmth or for rented sleeping bag)
- Compression Socks for sleeping
- Waterproof Duffel Bag 80-100 litres
- Daypack 25-35 litres
- Waterproof Pack Cover
- Compression Sacks or 6-8 Waterproof Bags
- Optional Packing Cubes to Organize your Duffel Bag
- Optional Bag Lock for Duffel Bag.
- Hiking Boots - Waterproof mid-weight
- Running Shoes/Light Hikers (For wearing around camp)
- Gaiters
- 5-6 Pairs Liner Socks (wool or synthetic, No cotton)
- 4-6 Pairs Thick Songs (No Cotton)
- Thermal Socks for Summit Night
- Spare Laces for Hiking Boots
- Trekking Poles
- Thin Gloves (wool or synthetic, No Cotton)
- Thick Waterproof Gloves or Mittens
- Underwear (No cotton)
- Convertible hiking pants or Shorts
- 1-2 Light-Medium Weight Base Layer
- Hiking Pants (No Cotton)
- Winter Hiking Pants
- Waterproof Shell Pants (recommended size zippers)
- Comfortable sports bra (ladies)
- Do 1-2 light-weight T-shirts (no cotton)
- 1-2 light weight long-sleeved T-shirts (no cotton)
- 2-3 Light to mid-weight Base Layer
- 1-2 Fleece as insulation layer
- Insulated shell jacket
- Down jacket (approx 750-fill)
- Waterproof shell jacket that fits over all your layers
- Brim hat or cap with neck protection
- Warm hat with ear flaps
- Neck gaiter or "Buff" (very versatile)
- Sunglasses (rated 100% UV protection)
- Head Torch (don't forget spare batteries)
- 2-3 liter hydration bladder (Platypus or Camelbak or similar)
- 1-2 One-liter wide-mouth water bottle (Nalgene or similar)
- Electrolyte/Sports drink powdered formula for adding to your water
- Snacks: Energy bars of your preference - plan for 2-4 per day
- Water purification tablets or filter pen (we provide boiled/filtered water)
- Toiletries: toothbrush and paste, hairbrush/comb, foot powder, hand cream, deodorant, soap.
- "Baby-wipes" and anti-bacterial, hand-sanitizer wipes
- Any regular medication you are taking
- Anti-bacterial hand-sanitizer gel such as Purell
- Fingernail brush
- Nail clippers tar plugs
- Sunscreen SPF 40+
- Small microfiber quick-dry towel
- Pee-bottle for night time calls of nature
- Small torch
- Headtorch
- Pocket knife (Swiss Army Knife or "Leatherman)
- Spare contact lenses/glasses
- Toilet paper (1-2 rolls. Take out the cardboard center for easier packing)
- Camera/phone/iPod/Kindle
- Spare batteries
- Blister plasters - different shapes and sizes
- Antibiotic cream or ointment
- Band-Aid/Elastoplast for minor cuts and scrapes
- Ibuprofen/Paracetamol - over the counter pain relief
- Skin healing ointment such as Aquaphor Immodium for diarrhea
- Anti-nausea medication
- Any prescription medications
- Diamox (if using)
- During menstrual period, plan to change your tampon or pad 3-4 times daily
- Ziplock bags for used tampons/pads (these must be carried off the mountain)
- Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer - clean hands regularly
- "Baby wipes" or heavy-duty wipes
- Pee funnel: if you've ever wanted to pee standing up, now's your chance!