IMPORTANT EQUIPMENTS FOR CLIMBING

Clothing

1. Pairs of Underwear
2. Top and Bottom Base Layer – I recommend Smart wool or Icebreaker –
    Men’s and Women’s.
3. 3-4 Short Sleeve and 1-2 Long Sleeve Trekking Shirts – Men’s and Women’s
4. 1-2 Pairs of Hiking Trousers – Men’s and Women’s
5. 1 Polartec Fleece Jacket – Men’s and Women’s 
6. 1 Insulated Winter Jacket – Men’s and Women’s (Columbia do a cheap and cheerful
   option, otherwise go for Marmot, The North Face or Arc’teryx.
7. 1 Insulated Trekking Pants – basically hiking pants with a fleece inner.
8. 1 Wind Shell Jacket – Men’s and Women’s
9. If your wind shell jacket isn’t waterproof then get a lightweight rain jacket instead –
    Men’s and Women’s

Headgear

1. Sun Hat, ideally with a neck cover – Men’s and Women’s
2. Warm Beanie or Fleece Headband
3. Bandana or Neck Gaiter – Tough Outfitters make some good fleeced options.
4. Headlamp – Pletzl is a great option.
5. Sunglasses
6. Hands and Walking warmer
7. Lightweight Inner Gloves – Men’s and Women’s
8. Warm Outer Gloves / Mitts – Men’s and Women’s (I recommend Eiger, Black Diamond,
   Outdoor Research or The North Face)
9. Adjustable Trekking Poles – here are some good options (I recommend Leki, Black
   Diamond Alpine or in the UK – TYTN)

Footwear

1. Mid-weight hiking boots – Men’s and Women’s (I recommend Salomon, Merrell,
   Columbia or Keen)
2. 4-5 Pairs of trekking socks – Men’s or Women’s (I recommend Smart Wool or Darn
   Tough)
3. 1 Pair of warm/thick trekking socks – Smart wool is best!
4. Bags and Daypack
5. 20-30L Daypack – Osprey Talon 22
6. Daypack rain cover
7. Travel bag organizers (optional)

Sleeping Accessories

1. 4-Season sleeping bag – see good options 
2. Insulated sleeping mat- see good options 
3. Inflatable pillow (optional)
4. Large Volume Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder – (I recommend  the Camelback Eddy
   Bottle or the Platypus Hydration Bladder)
5. Baby Wipes
6. Sweat Resistant Sun cream

Technology

1. Camera
2. GoPro (optional)
3. Solar Backpack Charger (optional)
4. Spare Batteries
5. Other Bits and Bobs
6. Energy Bars
7. Energy Drink Supplement
8. Passport, Visa, Insurance, Yellow Fever Card (if applicable)