Gear List - Mountaineering

If the mountain summit is your destination of choice, you’ll need to be super prepared in both training and gear. Use this gear list as a guide for what you will need for your expedition to the top of the world.

Technical Clothing

• Merino wool thermal tops
• Merino wool thermal pants
• Heavyweight layers
• Merino wool underwear
• Short sleeve synthetic shirts
• Lightweight nylon pants
• Softshell jacket
• Softshell pants
• Down jacket
• GORE-TEX® shell jacket
• GORE-TEX® pants
• Down suit (optional)

Handwear & Headwear

• Lightweight synthetic gloves
• Heavyweight softshell gloves
• GORE-TEX® gloves
• Shell mitts
• Hand & toe warmers
• 100% UV glacier glasses
• Sun hat
• Ski goggles
• Beanie or balaclava
• Neck gaiter or scarf

 Footwear

• Mountaineering boots
• Lightweight hiking boots
• Sandals or shoes for travel
• Merino wool socks
• Liner socks
• Fleece booties (optional)
• Gaiters

Personal Items

• Toiletry bag
• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Biodegradable soap
• Lip balm with SPF
• Sunscreen
• Basic first-aid kit
• Medication/s
• Travel towel
• Pee bottle
• Go Girl funnel (women)
• Sunglasses

Mountaineering Essentials

• Ice axe with leash
• Crampons
• Ascender
• Alpine climbing harness
• Carabiners (4 locking, 6 regular)
• Climbing helmet
• Snow shovel
• Rappel/belay device
• Prusiks
• Adjustable trekking poles
• Tent & repair kit
• Down sleeping bag (extreme rating -30°C or lower)
• Self-inflating sleeping mat
• Self-inflating pillow
• Closed-cell foam pad
• GPS device
• Altimeter watch

Other Gear

• Water bottles
• Water purifier
• Thermos
• Stove & fuel
• Waterproof matches or lighter
• Cooking set
• Cups & utensils
• Plastic bags for rubbish
• Camera, case & charger/batteries
• Multi-tool or pocket knife
• Map & compass
• Headlamp with spare batteries
• Pen & paper
• Whistle & signalling mirror
• Mobile phone
• Nylon cord
• Mallet
• Base camp recreation items
• Spare travel clothes

Packs & Bags

• Duffle bag (90-120L; lockable)
• Alpine hiking pack (55-70L)
• Day pack (30-40L)
• Compression stuff sacks

Download/Print Gear List

Note: Download/print off this gear list and check it off as you pack. However, this gear list should be used as a guide only and is not exhaustive. It is important you do your own research based on your chosen destination, planned activities, weather conditions, time of year and experience.