Proper equipment is real extremely important to the success, comfort and safety of your trip. If your have any question about items on the list or suitability of your own equipment please contact or a reputable mountaineering dealers.
Our recommended clothing has four classes:
- Manages moisture and wicks perspiration from your skin,” for the base layers.
- Should be a durable, comfortable, insulating and wind/water stopper that breather able, soft fabrics are polarity wind, Gore wind stopper.
- Windproof, waterproof and breathable like Gore-tax or similar (hard layers).
- Insulating material should be down fill or synthetic-fill and fit cover all layers like, down, prim aloft and polar guard.
For sleeping:
- Sleeping bag and stuff sac, on the mountain temperature can get down to zero degrees Fahrenheit at night, so bring a warm bag.Sleeping pad, a closed cell form camping mattress is OK; an inflatable Thermo-Rest is more comfortable.
For the head and face:
- Pile or a wool hat-Bring one that covers ears, a balaclava
- Shade hat-Are essential for protection from the equatorial sun.
- Sunglasses-Bring a good quality pair
- Sunscreen-Bring plenty of complete sun block.
- Lip Balm
For the upper body:
- T-shirts-Synthetics are the best.
- Upper body layers-long underwear, a sweater and a pile jacket or heavy a wool shirt.
- Rain gear-Bring a good of Gore-tax or waterproof clothes.
- Wind stopper (optional you can use rain gear)
- Mittens (Wool or pile)
For the legs:
- Quick dry hiking short.
- Long underwear bottoms
- Rain paint and wind paint as well.
- Undergarment (enough for duration of the trek)
For the feet:
- Thin socks-Three pair of synthetic socks.
- Thick socks-Six pair of heavy wool socks.
- Hiking boot (one pair medium weight)
- Gaiters-To keep dirt, Cree and snow out of your boots.
- Tennis shoes (to wear in the camp after a day of hiking)
For the drinking:
- Water bottles-Three wide mouthed bottle with a one camel bank (optional)
- Water treatment-Bring a water treatment we’ll filtrate the water before you use.
- Water flavoring (optional)
| HIKING GEAR | |
| Day pack | $20 – 30/trip |
| Rucksack cover/rain cover | $ 3/trip |
| Camel bag/water hydration system | $15/trip |
| Water bottle (1L) | $ 5/trip |
| Water bottle cover | $ 5/trip |
| Duffel bag | $ 25/trip |
| Plastic bin liner (rubbish bag) | $ 1 each – nonreturnable |
| Head lamp | $ 10/Trip |
| Walking /Hiking poles (one pair) | $ 10/trip |
| Batteries (variety | variable prices |
| Binoculars | $ 20/trip |
| Sunglasses | $10/trip |
| Ski goggles | $10/trip |
| CLOTHES | |
| Sun hat | $ 7/trip |
| Warm hat | $7/trip |
| Warm balaclava | $10/trip |
| scarf | $5/trip |
| Mitt or glove liners | $4/trip |
| Neck warmer | $6/trip |
| Warm mitts or gloves | $10/trip |
| Hand warmers (one pair) | $10 each – non returnable |
| Mountain/Hiking boots | $25/trip |
| Gaiters | $10/trip |
| Socks | $10 non – returnable |
| Walking shorts | $6/trip |
| Walking trousers | $8/trip |
| Thermal Bottoms | $8/trip |
| Fleece trousers | $8/trip |
| Wind and/or waterproof trouser | $15/trip |
| Walking T- sirt | $5/trip |
| Hiking shirt (long sleeves) | $5/trip |
| Thermal top | $8/trip |
| Wind and /or water proof jacket | $20/trip |
| Fleece jacket | $25/trip |
| Down jacket | $25/trip |
| Poncho | $25/trip |
| Rain souit | $25/trip |
| CAMP GEAR | |
| Sleeping bag | $30/trip |
| Sleeping bag liner | $10/trip |
| Foam mattress | $15/trip |
| Thermarest | $20/trip |
| Camping bed | $20/trip |
| Sleeping tent | $15trip |
| Camp table | $30/trip |
| Camp stool | $1/day |
| Camp chair (with back) | $2/day |
| Portable toilet | $150/trip |
| Toilet tent | $20/day |
| Empty gas cylinder (big) | $20/trip |
| Empty gas cylinder (small) | $15/trip |
| Cooler box | $8/trip |
| Water pump | $140/trip |
| Oxygen cylinder | $15/day |
| Oxygen saturation meter | $25/trip |
