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Mountain Gears Check Kit List

PRIMARY GEARS & CLOTHING
(Quick drying fabrics, no cotton)

  • Waterproof Hiking boots
  • 3-4 Hiking socks
  • Pair of Gaiters
  • Walking sticks
  • Sneakers or Sandals (to wear around camp)
  • Thermal long top and bottom underwear
  • Hiking pants (detachable)
  • Warmer summit pants
  • Waterproof trousers
  • Waterproof Jacket/Poncho
  • 3-4 T-shirts/ Short & Long sleeve
  • Long sleeve fleece pullover
  • Down/Puffer jacket
  • Inner and Outer gloves
  • Marvin/Balaclava
  • Neck buff
  • Sleeping bag rated -0° or 4 seasons
  • 35-45 litre Day pack
  • 65-75 litre Rucksack/Duffel bag max 18kg (to be carried by the poter)

FOOD & WATER

  • Personal Snacks
  • 3 ltr Camelback or Reausable water bottle(s)
  • Water purifiers

EMERGENCY ESSENTIALS

  • Headlamp/Flashlight
  • First Aid kit
  • Dry bags with zipper
  • Fire starter (for emergency survival fire)
  • Cellphone (with strategy and waterproof case)
  • Extra batteries

CAMP BATHROOM

  • Toilet paper
  • Small Towel
  • Biodegradable soap
  • Tooth brush and biodegradable toothpaste
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Menstrual products
  • Plastic bags (for used products)

SUN PROTECTION

  • Sunscreen (SPF minimum 30)
  • Lip balm (SPF minimum 20)
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses

OTHER ESSENTIALS

  • Adventurous Spirit
  • Valid passport/ID
  • Keys, license, credit card and cash
  • Power banks
  • Camera
  • Watch
  • Whistle
  • Nylon cord
  • Trip itinerary (left with a friend)
  • Knife or multitool
  • Strips of duct tape (for minor repairs)
  • Hand and feet warmers
  • Stuff sack (put a jacket in it at night and it becomes a pillow)

NOTE; All the primary gears and clothing are available for hiring/buying in our store at affordable costs per item.

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