Packing List

-Duffel bag (large enough for all climbing gear and clothing to be carried by porters) – Please remember to limit the weight of duffel bag and its content to 20kg as it’s the maximum a porter is required to carry.

-Small luggage lock (to lock zippers)

-Day backpack (20-35 L for carrying your water bottles, camera, raincoat, snacks & warm clothing) -Sleeping bag

-Ski-pole/walking stick

-Water bottles/water bladder (camelback type)

-Sun hat or similar (with a brim)

-Knit hat (for warmth)

-Headlamp with spare batteries

-Sunglasses, with a security strap

-Backpack cover

-Waterproof, breathable & windproof jacket (outer wear like Ventex or Gore-Tex)

-Waterproof, breathable & windproof pants (outer wear)

-Polar fleece (middle layer)

-Thermal underwear (under layers)

-Mitten /warm gloves

-Glove liners (if necessary)

-One pair thermal socks

-Balaclava

-Gaiters

-Thermal water flask

-Shorts

-Hiking pants

-Regular underwear

-T-shirts

-Raincoat or Poncho

Tip: For the base layer clothing with moisture wicking fabric (merino wool or Capilene) are recommended. Staying dry is essential. Avoid cotton as they absorb moisture, important to avoid hyperthermia.

-Water resistant semi-stiff hiking boots (mid weight boots work great)

-Shoes for overnight camps (i.e. running shoes)

-Socks (several pairs for the climb)

-Liner socks (to keep your feet dry and limit the risk of blisters)

Energy bars

Toiletries

Towel (lightweight, quick-dry)

Sun screen & lip protection, SPF 30+

Ziploc bags (to protect cameras, phone from dust)

Toilet paper

Wet wipes

Pee bottle (to avoid leaving tent at night)

Money belt for passport and valuables

-Headache tablets

-Altitude sickness – Diamox (if not allergic to sulpha) -Diarrhea – Imodium

-Nausea – Valoid

-Water purification tablets

-Painkillers

-Muscular sprains

-Abrasions blisters and cuts – Plaster, bandages -Antiseptic cream – Betadine

-Insect repellent