Mt. Vinson: Equipment List

Clothing:

• Double Plastic Climbing Boots with good foam liners.
• Insulated overboots
• Gaiters
• Down Camp booties
• Three pairs of socks
• 2 sets non-cotton long underwear (Bring a heavy weight and a lighter weight)
• Climbing pants (Schoeller fabric is great)
• Fleece Jacket
• GORE-TEX® pants
• GORE-TEX® jacket
• Down Jacket
• Down Pants
• Balaclava or Facemask
• Ski Hat
• 3 sets of gloves, liners, ski gloves, and warm overmittens

Gear:

• Backpack - 6,000-cubic-inch capacity
• Adjustable trekking poles
• Ice axe
• Sleeping bag (-20 is good)
• 2 Sleeping Pads
• Crampons
• Climbing harness
• Ascender
• 8 Carabiners (at least 2 locking)
• Sunscreen and Lip Balm
• Sunglasses (Wrap Around Style)
• Ski goggles
• Nalgene Water Bottles
• Pee Bottle (optional)
• Cup, Bowl, and Spoon
• Toiletries
• Personal Supply of Toilet Paper
• First Aid Kit
• Five large plastic garbage bags
• Camera, film, and extra batteries

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