Recommended |
| Summit pack with at least 65 liter capacity (can also be used as day pack) |
Large robust canvas bag/hold all or kit bag (for transporting gear on trail |
| Small duffle bag with lock (for storing excess gear & travel clothes in hotel) |
1 set of Windproof/waterproof shell gear (jacket & over trousers) |
| Good 4-season, 0° to -10° F sleeping bag |
Karri mat or Thermarest Pad (with repair kit) |
| 1 Fleece or pile jacket, mid to heavy weight |
Trekking pole (s) |
| 1 Down jacket with hood |
Climbing harness |
| 1 Fleece vest |
Ice axe with leash |
| 1 Mid layer shirt or fleece |
1 locking karabiner |
| 1 Fleece pants, mid-weight |
2 standard karabiners |
| 2 Thermal underwear tops & bottoms |
1 sling (4ft) 1 figure 8 |
| 1 Pair insulated mitts |
1 handled ascender |
| 2 Pairs thermal gloves |
6 mm rope for prussiks (40ft) |
| 4 pairs of thick socks (wool or pile) |
1 Climbing helmet |
| Travel clothes (to be stored in Kathmandu) |
1 Warm hat (wool/fleece) |
| Trekking clothes (e.g., 2 shorts, 2 T-shirts, 1 trousers/synthetic pants, etc.) |
2 Bandanas 1 Sun hat |
| Double plastic boots (with 1 pair extra laces) |
2 One liter water bottles |
| 1 Pair gaiters (good quality) |
1 Pee bottle (if you use one) |
| Walking Boots or trekking shoes |
1 Gas lighter, 1 Pocket knife |
| Crampons |
1 Whistle |
| 1 Lightweight sandals |
1 Head lamp (plus spare battery/bulb) |
| Compression stuff sacks |
4 Garbage bags (good quality) |
| 1 Balaclava (wool/fleece) |
2 tubes Sun cream (minimum 40 SPF) |
| 4 pairs of thin polypropylene socks/liners |
2 tubes Lip Cream (minimum 40 SPF) |
| Glacier goggles/glasses (with side covers) |
1 First aid kit (small, simple, lightweight): personal needs, aspirin, moleskin/foam, hand sanitizer, etc. |
Optional
Thermos (small, stainless steel)
Personal camera equipment - lens, film, etc.
Books, journal, pens Cassette/ CD Player & Tapes/ CDs , Map (s) |
1 Small toiletry kit:
toothpaste & toothbrush, wipes, camping towel, 2 rolls toilet paper, personal needs |
