Gear List

CLOTHING

• HANDS
  2 Pairs of liner gloves
  1 Pair of fleece or wool mittens
  1 Pair of Gore-Tex over mitts
  1 Pair of gloves
• FEET
  3 Pairs of light-weight socks
  4 Pairs of heavy-weight socks
  
• HEAD
  1 Hat or cap for the sun
  1 Fleece hat or balaclava
  
• UPPER BODY
  2 Polypropylene tops
  2 Long sleeve shirts
  1 Fleece jacket
  1 Windproof Gore-Tex parka
  1 Down jacket
  
• LOWER BODY
  1 Pair of light hiking pants
  1 Pair of fleece pants
  1 Pair of windproof Gore –Tex pants
  
• UNDERWEAR
  2 Pairs of synthetic underwear tops and bottoms
  underwear
  
• EYES
  1 Pair of glacier glasses or equivalent
  1 Pair of ski goggles

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

• FOOTWEAR
  1 Pair of plastic mountaineering boots
  1 Pair of trekking boots
  1 Pair of gaiters or supergaiters
  
  
• BACKPACK
  Large backpack ( 80 lts.)
  Small backpack ( 40-50 lts.)
  

FOR THE TRIP

• 2 large duffle bags or similar with 2-way zippers and lock
  
• Small bag with 2-way zippers and lock
  
• Plastic bags
  
  

TECHNICAL GEAR

• 1 Ice axe
  
• 1 Pair of crampons
  
• 1 Headlamp with spare bulb
  
• 1 Pocket knife
  
• 1 Sleeping bag (-20°C)
  
• 1 Pair ofski or hiking poles
  
  

TECHNICAL GEAR FOR POLISH GLACIER

• 1 Ice tool
  
• 1 Harness
  
• 2 Ice screws
  
• 4 Carabiners
  
• 2 Locking carabiners
  
• 4 Short 5-millimeter accessory cords
  
• 2 Slings This gear is required in addition to the gear listed above for the Normal Route.
  

PERSONAL

• Camera, video camera, extra batteries
  
• Reading material
  
• Personal first-aid kit
  
• Diary and writing material
  
• Sunscreen and lip protection (SPF 40)
  
• 2 Water bottles, 1 Thermo.
  
• 1 Pee bottle
  
• Personal hygiene kit
  
• 8 Batteries for headlamp or other