IMG Aconcagua Climb 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.
| Required Gear | |
| [ ] | Internal frame mountaineering backpack |
| [ ] | 2 duffel bags |
| [ ] | Small carry-on/travel bag |
| [ ] | Ice Axe (60-70 cm) |
| [ ] | Crampons |
| [ ] | Adjustable ski poles |
| [ ] | Climbing Harness |
| [ ] | Climbing Helmet |
| [ ] | 1 locking and 1 non-locking carabiner |
| [ ] | Sleeping bag rated between 0F and -20°F |
| [ ] | Inflatable sleeping pad |
| [ ] | Closed cell foam pad |
| [ ] | Double climbing boots |
| [ ] | Gaiters |
| [ ] | Light hiking shoes or boots |
| [ ] | Sandals for river wading |
| [ ] | 3 sets of wool climbing socks |
| [ ] | 3 sets of light hiking socks |
| [ ] | Light hiking shirt |
| [ ] | Light hiking shorts and pants |
| [ ] | 4 Pairs of synthetic underwear |
| [ ] | 2 sports bras (ladies) |
| [ ] | Synthetic base layer for legs (long underwear) |
| [ ] | Soft-shell climbing pants |
| [ ] | Waterproof Gore-Tex pants with full-length leg zippers |
| [ ] | Insulated climbing pants |
| [ ] | 2 Synthetic upper body base layers |
| [ ] | 1 or 2 medium weight insulating layers |
| [ ] | Soft-shell jacket |
| [ ] | Insulated parka |
| [ ] | Waterproof Gore-Tex jacket |
| [ ] | Wool/fleece beanie hat that fits under your helmet |
| [ ] | Light weight gloves |
| [ ] | Medium weight gloves |
| [ ] | Heavy weight gloves |
| [ ] | 3 Buffs |
| [ ] | Sun hat |
| [ ] | Glacier glasses |
| [ ] | Goggles |
| [ ] | Sunscreen and lip balm (at least 30 spf) |
| [ ] | 2 wide-mouth Nalgene water bottles |
| [ ] | 2 water bottle insulating covers |
| [ ] | Thermos |
| [ ] | Pee bottle |
| [ ] | Female Urination Device |
| [ ] | Plastic cup, bowl and spoon |
| [ ] | Headlamp with extra batteries |
| [ ] | Camera |
| [ ] | Toiletries |
| [ ] | Ear plugs |
| [ ] | Personal first aid kit and REQUIRED medications:
Consult with your doctor to acquire medications and to complete IMG Physician's Certificate in the application package. |
| [ ] | Iodine for water purification |
| [ ] | Pocket knife |
| [ ] | Small travel towel |
| [ ] | 5 Large trash compactor bags |
| [ ] | Alarm wrist watch |
| [ ] | Casual clothes: Make sure to bring some comfortable clothes for hanging out and going out to dinner. Leave the black tie/dress at home, but classier attire is appropriate at some of the meals we will be having in Mendoza. Don't forget a bathing suit and flip flops. |