Equipment List Overnight Mountaineering

A note about gear lists: Remember, nothing can ruin a trip faster than having the wrong gear for the conditions at hand. All our programs are subject to rapid and severe changes in the weather. Select garments that are warm, lightweight and durable. Generally speaking, the best arrangement is to think in terms of layers – a system that dries quickly, allow flexibility and resists wind, water and abrasion. All of us have different tolerances for heat or cold; for example, you might choose warmer gloves than specified here if you tend to get cold hands. If you have doubts about a specific garment’s appropriateness confer with your guide in advance about conditions you are most likely to experience. This list is built for a trip with an unsettle weather forecast. With a good weather forecast some of these items may be left behind to save weight. Make sure you check with your guide a few days before the start of the trip to see what type of weather the forecast calls for. In many circumstances we have recommended specific products or brand names. There are many comparable products out there: these are only personal favorites. We are more than happy to advise you on equipment if you have questions.

Item Description Example

Hat (warm) Wool or Synthetic hat that fits Patagonia Beanie Hat underneath helmet Hat (sun) Baseball Hat NCMG Trucker Cap or visor Gloves Bring one insulated and one light Black Diamond pair. Terminator Black Diamond Soloist Socks (2 pair) Wool or synthetic. Patagonia Midweight Merino Hiking Crew Sock Jacket (softshell) Breathable and water resistant Patagonia Levitation Hoody Patagonia Houdini Jacket (insulation) Synthetic or down insulation Patagonia Nano-Air Hoody Long Underwear Top Lightweight or silkweight synthetic Patagonia Capilene or

(lightweight) or wool Merino Fleece top Midweight synthetic or wool Patagonia R1 Hoody (midweight)

Clothing Pants (softshell) Breathable and water resistant Patagonia Simul Alpine Pants

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Equipment List Overnight Mountaineering

hardshell) Houdini or M10 Jackets Sun Shirt Hooded Sun Shirt Patagonia Sunshade Technical Hoody Pants (waterproof Waterproof Breathable with full or ¾ hardshell) side zips. Neck Gaiter/Buff Used for both wind protection and Patagonia Merino Mid- sun protection. Weight Neck Gaiter

Item Description Example

☐ Boots Sturdy insulated leather or synthetic LaSportiva Nepal mountaineering boots in the early LaSportiva Trango season such as the La Sportiva Nepal and an uninsulated Sturdy leather boot such as the Trango Crampons Must be compatible with your boots Black Diamond Serac Strap Ice Axe Lightweight and short. 50 cm ideal Black Diamond Venom but no longer than 60 cm. Harness With belay loop and gear loops. Black Diamond Ozone or Aura Helmet UIAA approved and in good shape. Black Diamond Vapor, Must be able to fit warm hat Vector or Half Dome underneath. Belay Device Belay and Rappel device. Black Diamond ATC Guide 2 Locking Carabiners Large pear-shaped carabiners are Black Diamond best. Magnetron Vaporlock Non-locking Optional. Some people like to bring Black Diamond OZ Carabiners one or two non-locking carabiners for organization. Overnight Pack 45 – 65 Liters depending on the Black Diamond Speed objective and your personal kit. 55 With a very “dialed” kit most Patagonia Ascensionist overnight trips in the North Cascades 45 can be done with a 45-liter pack. With poor weather or with a less dialed kit (i.e. large sleeping bag, pad, etc.…) you may need a pack as large as 65 liters. Trekking Pole(s) 3-Section Pole that can fit inside your Black Diamond Distance

Technical Equipment Technical pack is ideal, but a 2-section pole can Carbon Z Trekking Poles work if you are not carrying your

Equipment List Overnight Mountaineering

poles on the technical portion of the climb.

Item Description Example

Headlamp Lightweight LED model Black Diamond Storm Water Bottles and/or At least 2 liters of fluid. Collapsible MSR Dromlite 2 liter thermos containers are recommended Bag because they take up less space in your pack Sunglasses UVA & UVB protection. Dark lenses are required. Sun Protection Sunscreen and SPF lip balm Neutrogena Ultra Sheer 70 Blister Kit A small amount of moleskin and tape Coffee/Hot Drinks If you are addicted to caffeine, like Starbucks Via

most of our guides are, make sure Gear you bring more than enough. Dinner and Breakfast Freeze Dried Dinners and Oatmeal are the standard alpine meals. Cold pizza and Danishes can also work well. Breakfast and dinner will be

Miscellaneous quick and efficient, so meals with only adding hot water are advised. Snack Food Bring a variety of food with plenty of calories for big days in the

Camping/ mountains. 1,500 to 2,000 calories per day in snack food works for most people. Bowl Collapsible Bowls are preferred Fozzils Bowlz because they take up less room in your pack and are easy to clean in the backcountry. Spoon Lexan camping spoon Cup Optional. If you want to go light skip the cup and drink out of your bowl. Toiletries Toilet paper, a tiny tube of toothpaste, a toothbrush and possibly some earplugs are all you

should need.

Equipment List Overnight Mountaineering

Tent Single Wall or Double Wall. Tents Black Diamond can be shared with team members. Firstlight or Black Contact your guide to coordinate Diamond Skylight Sleeping Bag Typically 15 to 30 degree bag works Mountain Hardwear for most climbs depending on Phantom 15 or weather and personal sleeping Phantasia 15 temperature. Down is much more compressible than synthetic. Sleeping Pad Inflatable pads are typically more Thermarest NeoAir comfortable and packable. Closed Xtherm cell pads are more durable and less expensive. Stove Often this can be shared with your MSR Windburner Stove guide. or Jetboil Flash Stove Fuel For canister stoves budget a minimum of 1 oz. per person per day in warm conditions with running water. Double that for colder conditions or for melting snow for drinking water. Lighter Camera Optional but recommended Garbage Bags (2) Used for lining sleeping bag stuff sack and pack for wet conditions. Tip for Guides Optional Guides work hard to ensure you have a fun and safe day and a 10- 15% tip is a great way to thank them