I will be using the same gear as I did for Elbrus, except for the ice axe, crampons and snow boots.
NB - I'm not going to underestimate the cold and I'll make sure to take enough warm gear for minus 20 degrees celcius conditions at night especially at Base Camp.
Cold Weather Gear
1 Waterproof, windproof jacket
1 Waterproof, windproof over pants
1 300 Series polar fleece jacket
1 100 Series polar fleece pants or good tracksuit pants
3 Thermal long sleeve top
3 Thermal underwear long-johns
6 Pairs of thick socks – 70% wool
1 Pair good hiking boots with ankle support and waterproofing
1 Pair thin cotton gloves
1 Pair thick wool gloves
1 Pair windproof waterproof over-gloves
1 Balaclava/beenie/wool hat
1 Scarf/neck warmer
1 Pair sunglasses with good UV protection
1 Pair mud/snow gaiters
Mountain equipment
2 Walking sticks
1 Sleeping mat/thermarest
1 Sleeping bag rated to –15 degrees
1 135 litre duffel bag for porters (XL)
1 Day pack 35 litres
1 Large plastic bag to keep duffel dry
1 Backpack plastic liners
1 Kit bag to leave at hotel
1 Head torch (petzl)
3 Head torch batteries
2 1 litre water bottles
1 Pen knife
General clothing
8 Pairs of thin cotton socks
1 Pair Takkies/sneakers or
1 Pair Strops/sandals
12 Underwear
8 T-shirts
2 Pair trekking pants
1 Pair casual pants
2 Shorts
2 Hat/cap
Medication
Suntan lotion (Factor 20 plus)
Toiletry Kit
Towel
Lip balm with sun protection
Wet wipes
Toilet paper
Personal medication (first aid kit)
Headache tablets
Insect repellent (ditto)
Diamox (20 per person)
Immodium (stomach tablets)
Valoid tablets (nausea tablets)
Moleskin for blisters
Antihistamine for insect bites and hay fever
Water purification tablets
Other
Passport
Approximately US$400 spending money and porter/guide tip money
Snacks, energy sweets, Biltong and chocolate for the trek
Optional
Compression stuff bag
Thermos flask
Video recorder
GPS system
Book/magazine
NB - I'm not going to underestimate the cold and I'll make sure to take enough warm gear for minus 20 degrees celcius conditions at night especially at Base Camp.
Cold Weather Gear
1 Waterproof, windproof jacket
1 Waterproof, windproof over pants
1 300 Series polar fleece jacket
1 100 Series polar fleece pants or good tracksuit pants
3 Thermal long sleeve top
3 Thermal underwear long-johns
6 Pairs of thick socks – 70% wool
1 Pair good hiking boots with ankle support and waterproofing
1 Pair thin cotton gloves
1 Pair thick wool gloves
1 Pair windproof waterproof over-gloves
1 Balaclava/beenie/wool hat
1 Scarf/neck warmer
1 Pair sunglasses with good UV protection
1 Pair mud/snow gaiters
Mountain equipment
2 Walking sticks
1 Sleeping mat/thermarest
1 Sleeping bag rated to –15 degrees
1 135 litre duffel bag for porters (XL)
1 Day pack 35 litres
1 Large plastic bag to keep duffel dry
1 Backpack plastic liners
1 Kit bag to leave at hotel
1 Head torch (petzl)
3 Head torch batteries
2 1 litre water bottles
1 Pen knife
General clothing
8 Pairs of thin cotton socks
1 Pair Takkies/sneakers or
1 Pair Strops/sandals
12 Underwear
8 T-shirts
2 Pair trekking pants
1 Pair casual pants
2 Shorts
2 Hat/cap
Medication
Suntan lotion (Factor 20 plus)
Toiletry Kit
Towel
Lip balm with sun protection
Wet wipes
Toilet paper
Personal medication (first aid kit)
Headache tablets
Insect repellent (ditto)
Diamox (20 per person)
Immodium (stomach tablets)
Valoid tablets (nausea tablets)
Moleskin for blisters
Antihistamine for insect bites and hay fever
Water purification tablets
Other
Passport
Approximately US$400 spending money and porter/guide tip money
Snacks, energy sweets, Biltong and chocolate for the trek
Optional
Compression stuff bag
Thermos flask
Video recorder
GPS system
Book/magazine
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