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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 |
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| 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. |