General Alpine Mountaineering Gear List

Have	Packed	Climbing Equipment	Notes
O	O	Backpack	4500+ cubic inches with ice axe loops
O	O	Mountaineering boots	Plastic doubles with inner liner
O	O	Hiking boots
O	O	Crampons	12 point step-in or strap-on
O	O	Anti-balling plates	For crampons
O	O	Ice Axe	60-75cm in size
O	O	Alpine climbing harness	Fit over all cloths and have adjustable leg loops
O	O	Helmet	Sized to fit over a hat
O	O	Carabineers	At least 2 locking and 2 regular
O	O	Trekking Poles	Optional
O	O	Gaiters	Need to fit over plastic boots

		Outerwear
O	O	Hardshell pants and jacket	Windproof & waterproof
O	O	Softshell pants & jacket	In place of hardshell as applicable
O	O	Insulated Parka	Large enough to fit over all other layers. Down.
O	O	Wind shirt/jacket	Middle layer or around town
O	O	Fleece/wool hat	Should cover the ears
O	O	Balaclava/Neck warmer
O	O	Ball Cap
O	O	Modular glove system	Shell and insulated layers
O	O	Mittens
O	O	Liner/fleece gloves
O	O	Glacier glasses	100% UV with sideshield/noseshield
O	O	Goggles	100% UV
O	O	Bandanas	Bring 2
O	O

		Innerwear
O	O	Light/midweight underwear	Two pair tops & bottoms. No cotton.
O	O	Expedition weight underwear	One top & bottom
O	O	Fleece Jacket
O	O	Fleece Pants
O	O	Liner socks	2-3 pair
O	O	Heavyweight socks	3 pairs, worn over liners
O	O	Underwear	As needed for ___ days.

		Camping Gear
O	O	Waterbottles	3 one quart bottles
O	O	Closed cell foam pad	Full length
O	O	Therma-rest type pad	3/4 or full length
O	O	Sleeping bag	-5 to 20 degree as needed, down or synthetic
O	O	Compression/Stuff Sacks	For sleeping bag and other uses
O	O	Headlamp	Extra bulbs & 2 sets of fresh batteries
O	O	Mug, bowl, utensils	Mug & bowl with lids are best.
O	O	Snack/lunch foods
O	O	Baby wipes	For personal hygiene
O	O	Ear plugs	Foam type for sleeping
O	O	Knife/Multi tool
O	O	Matches/lighter
O	O	Large duffel bag	To pack everything in. Check airline restrictions.
O	O	Sunblock/Lip balm
O	O	Camera/Film
O	O	Toiletry Kit	Toothbrush, comb, etc
O	O	First aid kit/medications
O	O	Journal/Book
O	O	Small towel/washcloth
O	O	Ipod/MP3/Cards	Optional
O	O	Plane ticket & Passport	Remember to check visa requirements.

		Travel/City Clothing
O	O	Walking shoes
O	O	Pants/shorts	Two pairs are plenty. Khakis are versatile.
O	O	Shirts	2-3 for plane & city wear.