Climbing Gear List

This equipment list is intended to assist you when you compile your personal gear for a climbing 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 from this list. Keep in mind that this list has been carefully compiled by the expedition organizer. Don’t cut corners on the quality of your gear.

Climbing Equipment:
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Crampons w/anti balling plates
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Ice axe w/leash
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Ice hammer w/leash (climbing school)
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Climbing harness
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Carabiners- you will need two locking pear-shaped carabiners and three standard oval or lightweight D carabiners
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Climbing helmet
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Perlon cord (40 feet of 6 mm cord for prussik material)
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Trekking poles
Outwear:
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Waterproof jacket (Goretex or similar)
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Waterproof pants (lighter weight. Full length zips)
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Insulated parka
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Fleece/synthetic pants
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Fleece/synthetic jacket
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Wind jacket (optional)
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Lightweight hiking pants
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Soft-shell pants
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Soft-shell jacket
Innerwear:
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T-shirt (polyester or polypropylene)
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Base Layer- 2 pair top and 2 pair bottom, light weight (capilene)
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Mid Layer- expedition weight
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Underwear- no cotton
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Sports bra- no cotton
Handwear:
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Mountaineering gloves (waterproof shell)
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Mittens (waterproof)
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Multi-purpose gloves (softshell-Schoeller®)
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Liner gloves (thin wool or polypropylene)
Headwear:
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Warm hat
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Balaclava
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Neck gaiter
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Bandanas
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Sun hat
Footwear:
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Lightweight hiking boots (waterproof)
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Plastic boots
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Socks (2 pair of heavy wool)
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Liner socks (2 pair of liners)
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Gaiters
Eyewear:
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Glacier glasses
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Ski goggles (optional)
Backpack:
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Large pack (50 liters)
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Summit/day pack
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Pack cover (Optional)
Personal Equipment:
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Small personal first aid kit
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Sun screen
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Lip protection
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Headlamp
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Stuff sacks
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Pocket knife
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Plastic bags
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Repair kit
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Headlamp (extra batteries)
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Camera (film and extra batteries)
Hydration Systems:
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Water bottle
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Insulated water bottle cover
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Water purification (optional)
Sleeping Equipment:
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Sleeping pad
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Sleeping bag
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Compression sack for sleeping bag
Miscellaneous Equipment:
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Toiletry kit
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Baby wipes for personal hygiene
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Pee bottle: one 1 liter wide mouth water bottle
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Pee funnel for women (Optional)
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Extra tampons, etc (for women)
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Ear plugs (optional: for sleeping in huts and tents)
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Foot powder
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Insect repellent
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Hand warmers
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Small canister of pepper spray (optional, for personal protection)
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Journal (optional)
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Book and ipop (optional)
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Plane ticket and passport
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Binoculars (smaller style)
Travel Equipment:
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Pants and shorts
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Shirts
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Swim suit
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Small towel & washcloth
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Duffel bags
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Luggage locks

Dressing properly for the mountains can make the difference between an enjoyable trip and an uncomfortable one. Clothing should give the right degree of warmth for the activity, wick perspiration and be well-ventilated. Clothes made from cotton should be avoided,since in wet conditions they absorb your body heat as they slowly dry out.

Typically, the weather conditions in Ecuador can vary from day to day and even throughout the day. Therefore the clothing that will serve you best should be versatile, such as a layering system of mid and light weight garments.

Please, do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have about the required gear!

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