| [ ] | Two large duffel bags with locks and name tags. Also, write your name in large block letters directly on the duffel bags with a permanent marking pen. |
| [ ] | A secure travel wallet |
| [ ] | Internal frame pack for the trek. Not too small. You will need to carry clothes, water bottle, camera, snacks, etc. for each day. I usually carry a smaller rucksack as my airline carry-on, in addition. |
| [ ] | Sleeping bag. Reasonably warm. Rated to about zero degrees. |
| [ ] | Thermarest pad. |
| [ ] | Comfortable hiking boots. You'll be walking for several hours every day. |
| [ ] | Camp shoes. A tennis shoe is fine. |
| [ ] | Gaiters. Not a bad idea if we encounter any snow or mud. |
| [ ] | Four sets of socks for your hiking boots. |
| [ ] | Collapsible ski poles. Not required but lots of people fine these very nice for trekking. |
| [ ] | Down or synthetic parka. Doesn't have to be too heavy but you will want one for evenings in camp. |
| [ ] | Shell jacket with hood. Gore-tex or equivalent. |
| [ ] | Heavy fleece jacket. |
| [ ] | Two polypro shirts. Zip neck turtle necks are the way to go. |
| [ ] | A couple of t-shirts and/or a Supplex nylon trekking shirt. |
| [ ] | Shell pants with full length leg zippers. Gore-tex or equivalent. |
| [ ] | Mid-weight climbing pants. |
| [ ] | Polypro long john bottoms. |
| [ ] | Supplex nylon hiking pants/shorts are also nice. |
| [ ] | Wool or fleece stocking hat. |
| [ ] | Bandana and baseball hat. |
| [ ] | Ski gloves (Like the Alti by Outdoor Research) and a pair of light polypro gloves. |
| [ ] | Headlamp with extra batteries and spare bulb. |
| [ ] | Good sunglasses. |
| [ ] | Two rolls of toilet paper and consider a pee bottle. |
| [ ] | Light weight toilet articles. |
| [ ] | Two wide mouth water bottles. |
| [ ] | Iodine tablets or crystals for water purification. |
| [ ] | Small hand towel. |
| [ ] | I like to bring my own insulated drinking mug. |
| [ ] | Earplugs are not a bad idea. |
| [ ] | Camera and extra battery. |
| [ ] | Pocket knife, alarm wrist watch (Suunto) and a Bic lighter. |
| [ ] | Personal first aid kit. This should include moleskin, a couple of band-aids, aspirin or Motrin, etc. Perscription drugs: two regimens of the antibiotic for respiratory and GI problems (azithromycin "Z-Pak"), Imodium for diarrhea, and some cold tablets. You may also want to bring a few 125 mg. Diamox tablets for altitude problems. Please talk to your physician. |
| [ ] | Stash or personal munchie foods. This can include candy bars, energy bars, powdered drink mixes, etc. |
