We have listed gear that we have used for Kilimanjaro trek, Everest Base camp (EBC) trek as well as Patagonia trek. Note that some of the gear may not apply to EBC or Patagonia W-trek – such as sleeping bags/pads since you sleep in tea-houses on EBC or refugios / set-up tents on the W-trek. However, most of the gear carries over across these treks.
All Equipment needed
| Item & Quantity | Link (hover mouse over) |
| Sleeping bag – 1 | Sea-to-Summit liner (Buy esp if renting bag) |
| Sleeping bag liner – 1 | Sea-to-Summit liner (Buy esp if renting bag) |
| Sleeping mat – 1 | Rent (less bulky to take) |
| Trekking poles – pair | Black Diamond cork poles |
| Duffel Bag – 1 | North Face Base camp Duffel Large |
| Day pack – 1 | Kailas day pack |
| Head Lamp – 1 | Headlamp flashlight |
| AAA Batteries | 2 sets for head-lamp (Energizer), 1 rechargeable |
| Training Mask | Elevation Training Mask (Not for hike, for practice only) |
| Battery pack | Anker Battery pack (don’t recommend solar, need for 7 days) |
| Item & Quantity | Link |
| Hiking Shoes / Boots | Men – Salomon Women – Salomon |
| Sock liners | Liners |
| Woolen socks | Alvada Merino Wool |
| Hand and Toe Warmers | Hothands |
| Light shoes at campsite | Can be your sneakers |
| Gaiters to keep mainly dust out | Pike trail leg gaiters |
And what should I wear?
| Item & Quantity | Link |
| Down Jackets | Men’s – Cotopaxi Men’s – Marmot Men’s – Columbia |
| Wicking Underwear | Men’s – Runderwear |
| Merino Base Layer top (2 for Kili) | Men’s – Smartwool 150, Merino.tech Wool Women’s – Smartwool 150, Merino.tech Wool |
| Merino Base Layer bottom (2 for Kili) | Men’s – Merino Wool Bottom Long John Women’s – Merino Wool Leggings |
| Synthetic T-shirts (3 -4 T-shirts) | Men’s short sleeve – Under Armor Tech 2.0 Men’s long sleeve – BALEAF UPF 50+ wicking Women’s short sleeve – Under Armor Tech V-neck Women’s long sleeve – BALEAF UPF 50+ wicking |
| Fleece jackets (soft shell) | Men’s – REI Hyperaxis Women’s – REI Hyperaxis |
| Hiking pants (2) | Men’s – Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible Women’s – Eddie Bauer Pro Lined pants |
| Ski or warm pants (1) for summit | |
| Rain Jacket | Men’s – North Face Antora jacket Women’s – North Face Venture 2 |
| Rain pants | Men’s – REI rain pants Women’s – REI rain pants |
| Balaclava | Balaclava Ski mask |
| Buff | |
| Cap/Hat for head & neck | Outdoor research cap |
| Gloves liner (wicking) | Lightweight gloves |
| Gloves / Mitten | Men’s – MCTI gloves Women’s – MCTI gloves |
| Regular polarized sunglasses |
Food & Drinking stuff!
| Item & Quantity | Link |
| Hydration bladder | CamelBak 3L |
| Water bottle (narrower to fit on side & spout) | Nalgene |
| Water purifying tablets | |
| Snacks – bars & energy gels |
Miscellaneous (but important) stuff!
Medications:
Diamox, Anti-diarrhea, Malaria tablets (after Diamox), Moleskin / Blister plasters, Purrell, Insect repellant, Tylenol/Ibuprofen, Anti-allergy
| Item & Quantity | Link |
| Moleskin (prevent blister) | Dr. Scholl’s moleskin |
Handy stuff
Light quick drying towel, Toilet paper, Binoculars, Pee Bottles/Shewee, Shower Wipes, Ducktape, Playing cards, Kindle / Book, music, Plug Adaptors, Ziplock/Plastic bags, Sunscreen Lip balm
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Equipment
And for your feet!
And what should I wear?
Food & Drinking Stuff
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