| Clothing (use labelled plastic bags; store in a large garbage bag to keep DRY) |
| Technical clothing |
| Outer Layer – +Columbia Waterproof jacket (for any/all days |
| Outer Layer – Waterproof pants (breathable if possible) for any/all days |
| Mid Layer-1 pair ski pants for summit night (1:00am of day 7) |
| Mid Layer – 1 (+Sherpa) down coat (750 fill if possible) for days 5-7 |
Mid Layer – 1 moisture wicking, windproof, +Running Room breathable jacket for Days 2-
Mid Layer – 1 pair +Running Room wind pants |
| Mid Layer – 1 pair fleece pants for day 6 & 7 |
| Mid Layer – 2 +Merrell’s convertible hiking pants for days 1-5, 8 |
| Base layer – 1 moisture-wicking long underwear top and bottom for days 5-7 including summit night |
| Base layer – 2 +Running Room long sleeve shirt – moisture wicking for days 2-7 |
| Base layer – 1 +Running Room short sleeve moisture wicking shirt (light weight) |
| Base layer – 3 sports bra (moisture wicking like +Exofficio) |
| Base layer – 6-10 pairs underwear (moisture wicking like +ExOfficio) |
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| Sleeping clothing and gear |
| 1 long underwear top and bottom (only for sleeping) |
| 4-season sleeping bag (we can rent for $35) |
| Sleeping bag liner (for hygiene and extra warmth) |
| Sleeping mattress / mat |
| 1 pee bottle (if you don’t have a private toilet) |
| Travel pillow, eye mask |
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| Headwear |
| Bandana or sunhat |
| Warm hat or balaclava |
| Scarf |
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| Footwear |
| Good comfortable hiking boots with spare laces |
| Runners/sandals ( for evenings) |
| Gaiters |
| 3 pairs of medium weight socks (wool or synthetic) |
| 2 pairs of thick socks (wool, synthetic) |
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| Hand wear |
| Light gloves, warm gloves |
| Mitts |
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| Equipment |
| Waterproof duffel bag to hold max. 30 lbs) |
| Various size plastic bags to keep gear dry and separate |
| Head Torch and hand torch with extra batteries |
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| Toiletries |
| Comb, brush, toothbrush, toothpaste |
| Biodegradable shampoo/body wash, baby wipes (200+), unscented lotion |
| Microfibre bath and face towels |
| Toilet paper, panty liners, duct tape |
| First aid kit (Tiger Balm, foot cream, lip balm, cough drops, Cold & Flu meds, Oil of oregano, gum, |
| Safety pins, tweezers, nail clippers, duct tape, small mirror, Swiss army knife |
| Ear plugs, dust mask |
| 6 set of hand warmer packs (good for at least 10 hours) |
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| Miscellaneous |
| Electronics (iPod, MP3), batteries, chargers, adapters, converters |
| Music, reading material, playing cards |
| 4-6 large garbage bags, small garbage bags |
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| Safari & Zanzibar (modest clothes for Muslim country; avoid anything sleeveless and short) |
| Pants, capris, longer skirts |
| Light weight long sleeve shirt to wear over t-shirt, T-shirts, shirts |
| Beachwear & sarong |
| Light sweater/shawl (for evenings) |
