Equipment & Gear

Equipment & Gear

Gear List

  1. Balaclava – bochori
  2. Baseball cap
  3. Sunglasses
  4. Sunscreen
  5. Bandanas
  6. Thermal top
  7. T-shirts
  8. Fleece jacket
  9. Rain coat
  10. Wind jackets
  11. Poncho
  12. Gloves (both woolen and waterproof)
  13. Shorts (optional)
  14. Trousers (quick dry and light)
  15. Thermal bottoms
  16. Rain trousers
  17. Thin socks
  18. Thick socks (synthetic or wool- 4 to 5 pairs)
  19. Hiking boots (water proof, strong, light- big enough to allow multiple layers of socks)
  20. Sandals or slippers (after the hike and for allowing your feet to relax)
  21. Water bottle (2 litres preferably)
  22. Toiletries (include wet wipes since bathing is difficult due to low temperatures)
    Towel
  23. Energy sweets and snacks

Equipment List

  1. Torch (head torch better but not a must with spare batteries- LED torches are better than bulb torches)
  2. Hiking pole/ walking stick
  3. Day pack (the climber’s bag having all requirements the climber needs
  4. Porter’s bag (having all your gear and carried for you by the porters
    Sleeping bag