Mt. Everest: Equipment List

Clothing:

• Footwear: comfortable shoes for camp like, "Nike", "flip flops", plastic mountaineering boots such as Kolflach brand & One Sport Everest boots (made by Millet).
• Socks: "Thor-Lo" or "Smart-wool" type (8 pair).
• Pants: Comfortable approach pants, shorts, two pair climbing pants-one a lightweight Scholler fabric and the other a fleece/pile pant with side-zips. Gore-Tex full side-zip wind/rain pants.
• Two weights of Capaline underwear bottoms.
• Shirts/Jackets: lightweight long-sleeved approach shirt, mulitiable weights of Capelin underwear tops at least on light colored one. Two fleece jackets. One Gore-Tex wind/rain jacket. Warm down jacket with a hood.
• Gloves: lightweight, ski gloves and heavyweight expedition mittens (down mitts are advisable as well).
• Hats: sun hat with visor and warm hat with ear protection. Face mask & neck gaiter.
• Full one-piece down suit: Northface or Mountain Hardware recommended.

Climbing Gear:

• Pack: 3500-5000 cubic inches. Large daypack for the trek in.
• Two large duffle bags: Northface recommended with small locks and your name on them.
• Two water bottles (one quart) with covers. An additional pee bottle is a great idea.
• Ice axe: 70 cm
• Crampons: twelve point, two pair, reasonably sharp
• Headlamp: plenty of extra batteries a two extra bulbs.
• Sleeping bag(two): One for base camp and the other for higher camps. They should be down and rated to -30 or -40 degrees.
• Sleeping pads(two): One full-length Therma-Rest pad & one foam pad.
• Sunglasses: very dark with side protection. Bring extras & a pair of good ski goggles.
• Sunscreen: plenty as well as lip balm.
• First Aid Kit: includes the basics plus any prescriptions you might need including altitude medications and others like "Cipro" for infections. Some iodine is a good idea like "Potable Agua"
• Basic Repair Kit: duct tape, wire, cord, plastic ties, tools, nuts & bolts you might need, etc.
• Climbing Harness: Large enough get over a down suit with detachable leg loops. Also include several locking and non-locking carabineers, an ascender with a sling,
• Climbing helmet: lightweight
• Knife: be sure and put this in your check in bag
• Bic Lighter: several to be put in your "carry on".
• Ski Poles: adjustable ones work well.

Other Items:

• Your Valid Passport: with extra photo's and two extra copies of your front picture page.
• Still camera & or movie camera: plenty of extra batteries, rechargeable ones are the best.
• Toilet Kit (we will be able to shower at B.C.): razors, shampoo, soap, hand wash, toothbrush, toilet paper, etc.
  
  Plenty of books, CD's, DVD's, IPOD, etc.
• Personal Snack Food: bring a bag of your own personal favorites to "treat yourself now & then".

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