IMG Bolivia Gear List
This equipment list is meant to help you compile your personal gear for a mountaineering expedition. Most items are required. Please consider each item carefully and be sure you understand the function of each piece of equipment before you substitute or delete items. Keep in mind that this list has been carefully compiled by Eric Simonson, the expedition organizer. Don't cut corners on the quality of your gear.
| [ ] | BOOTS: Plastic double boots with liner for high altitude & cold |
| [ ] | SOCKS: Three complete changes; wool or other material adequate for cold weather |
| [ ] | GAITORS: Make sure they fit your double boots |
| [ ] | 12 POINT CRAMPONS: Adjusted to fit your boots, step-in models are much easier to work with |
| [ ] | HIKING BOOTS: For approach to Base Camp; should be well broken in before the climb |
| [ ] | LONG UNDERWEAR BOTTOMS: Mid to expedition weight polypro, capilene, etc. |
| [ ] | LONG PANTS: Wool or pile |
| [ ] | RAIN/WIND PANTS: Gore-Tex, coated nylon, or adequate substitute; with full length leg zippers |
| [ ] | HIKING SHORTS: Optional |
| [ ] | LONG UNDERWEAR TOP: Polypro, wool, etc.; mid to expedition weight |
| [ ] | INTERMEDIEATE UPPER LAYER: Light wool or pile sweater or vest |
| [ ] | PILE COAT/HEAVY WOOL SWEATER: Must fit comfortably over intermediate layer |
| [ ] | RAIN/WIND COAT: Gore-Tex, etc.; must fit over pile coat |
| [ ] | INSULATED PARKA: Down or synthetic with hood; large enough to fit over all layers |
| [ ] | LIGHT COTTON SHIRT/ T-SHIRT |
| [ ] | HAT: Wool or pile |
| [ ] | NECK GAITOR OR BALACLAVA |
| [ ] | BASEBALL CAP OR SUN VISOR |
| [ ] | HEADLAMP: With at least 2 extra sets of batteries and one extra bulb |
| [ ] | GLOVES: Wool or ski |
| [ ] | MTTENS: Wool, pile, or down |
| [ ] | MITTEN SHELLS: Need to fit over wool (not necessary for down mittens) |
| [ ] | SUNGLASSES: With side shields |
| [ ] | SUN CREAM: At least SPF 15, one 4 oz. Bottle |
| [ ] | LIP BALM: With sunscreen |
| [ ] | WATER BOTTLES: Two plastic quart-size bottles and wide-mouthed (easier to fill) |
| [ ] | INSULATED WATER BOTTLE COVERS |
| [ ] | PACK: Large (6000 cubic inches); with extra bunjie cords or straps for carrying extra gear |
| [ ] | SLEEPING BAG: Synthetic or down; rated 0 to minus 20 degrees F |
| [ ] | SLEEPING PAD: Therm-A-Rest or closed cell foam |
| [ ] | TOILET PAPER: At least two rolls sealed in zip-lock bags |
| [ ] | LIGHTER: To burn toilet paper |
| [ ] | TOOTH BRUSH & TOOTH PASTE |
| [ ] | GARBAGE BAGS: Two garbage can size for miscellaneous uses |
| [ ] | WATER PURIFICATION: Potable Aqua tablets are the most convenient |
| [ ] | PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT: Moleskin, aspirin, personal medications, Band-Aids, adhesive tape, etc. |
| [ ] | ICE AXE: 70 cm for average height climber |
| [ ] | CLIMBING SEAT HARNESS |
| [ ] | LOCKING CARABINERS (3) |
| [ ] | REGULAR CARABINERS (4) |
| [ ] | BELAY/RAPPEL DEVICE |
| [ ] | ASCENDERS: complete with webbing or perlon |
| [ ] | RESCUE PULLEY |
| [ ] | SKI POLES: (collapsible are most convenient) |
| [ ] | SUPPLEMENTAL LUNCH FOOD for the summit days |
| [ ] | SKI GOGGLES |
| [ ] | OPTIONAL GEAR: Ear plugs (aid sleeping in big city hotels, on the airplane, in wind beaten tents, etc.); Walkman; Journal; Ice Hammer; Camera; Paperback; Sandals or light running shoes; Bandanna; Pocketknife, Hand towel; Duffel bag with a lock, Down booties; Throat lozenges, Bag of your favorite "munchies", Baby wipes |
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