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ACONCAGUA EQUIPMENT LIST AND INFORMATION:
Technical equipment:
Crampons
Ice axe
Harness with 2 screw gates carabiners
Ski poles
Plastic mountaineering boots
Backpack (60L - 80L)
Clothing:
Think about layering. First a comfort layer against the skin that wick the moisture, the second layer for warmth,
the third layer protect against the element, wind, snow, rain. A fourth layer maybe added for extra warmth
under extreme condition.
Under extreme condition I recommend to wear for your top, a comfort layer against the skin like silk or
capeleine, second layer Turtle neck fleece type, third layer a Fleece jacket made of polartec 200,
windstoppper, finally a down jacket. Sometime it may require to wear a additional layer like goretex jacket or
vice versa.
Bottom. I recommend a pair of tight made of polartec, fleece, second a pair of climbing pants like fleece
windstopper or 4 ways stretch. All cover by a bib goretex pants. Plus an extra pair of primaloft pants for the
extreme cold day.
The layering system allow to adjust to all temperature.
Light weight long underwear top and bottom
Expedition underwear top and bottom
Climbing pants
Fleece jacket ,windstopper.
Goretex pants
Goretex jacket
Down jacket
Boot gaiters
Warm hat, fleece
Head band
Neck gaiter or scarf
Balaclava
Sun wiser or baseball cap
Down booties
Protect your hands and feet:
One pair of light (liner) glove
One pair of shell glove (altitude glove)
One pair of insulated mitt (absolute zero)
Most mountaineering gloves and mitt are a set of two items liner and shell
Socks for the different stages of the climb, light on the approach, mid for base camp and heavy for the climb.
Eyes
Sun glasses
Goggles
If you wear glasses make sure the goggles fit over
Sleeping bag:
A good sleeping bag make the difference, I use the Seti from mountain Hardwear in Antarctica and I never got
cold. I used a bag rated approximately –15F / -26C last year on Aconcagua. Make sure you have a bag that fit
well with plenty of room.
Sleeping pad:
One or two pads. For sure one of the pad must be a thermarest for comfort, a second pad non inflatable for
safety purpose. To keep the cold from reaching you while you sleep it is very important the combination of the
two pads. It make the difference.
Trekking and approach:
Light weight pants or joggings pants
Light weight shirts
Short
Jogging shoes (rugged off trail type) or,
Light weight Hiking shoe
Small pack (25-30L)
Other:
Water bottle with insulation for the high altitude
Thermos 0.75L – 1L.
Head lamp with extra batteries
Sun screen (high altitude factor 30)
Lip balm
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Heat pad
Pocket knife
Camera , films
Small first aid ( aspirin, blister kit, etc….keep it light)
Extra glasses, contact lenses, solution, etc…
Other suggestion:
Especially for base camp, CD player, tapes player with extra batteries.
One or two good books
Few prestamps postcards or aerogramme. Many time it is easy if the letter is all ready, to give it to someone
who is on there way out.
Crazy creek chair
Binoculars
Snacks ( your favorite, diversity is key)
Technical equipment:
Crampons
Ice axe
Harness with 2 screw gates carabiners
Ski poles
Plastic mountaineering boots
Backpack (60L - 80L)
Clothing:
Think about layering. First a comfort layer against the skin that wick the moisture, the second layer for warmth,
the third layer protect against the element, wind, snow, rain. A fourth layer maybe added for extra warmth
under extreme condition.
Under extreme condition I recommend to wear for your top, a comfort layer against the skin like silk or
capeleine, second layer Turtle neck fleece type, third layer a Fleece jacket made of polartec 200,
windstoppper, finally a down jacket. Sometime it may require to wear a additional layer like goretex jacket or
vice versa.
Bottom. I recommend a pair of tight made of polartec, fleece, second a pair of climbing pants like fleece
windstopper or 4 ways stretch. All cover by a bib goretex pants. Plus an extra pair of primaloft pants for the
extreme cold day.
The layering system allow to adjust to all temperature.
Light weight long underwear top and bottom
Expedition underwear top and bottom
Climbing pants
Fleece jacket ,windstopper.
Goretex pants
Goretex jacket
Down jacket
Boot gaiters
Warm hat, fleece
Head band
Neck gaiter or scarf
Balaclava
Sun wiser or baseball cap
Down booties
Protect your hands and feet:
One pair of light (liner) glove
One pair of shell glove (altitude glove)
One pair of insulated mitt (absolute zero)
Most mountaineering gloves and mitt are a set of two items liner and shell
Socks for the different stages of the climb, light on the approach, mid for base camp and heavy for the climb.
Eyes
Sun glasses
Goggles
If you wear glasses make sure the goggles fit over
Sleeping bag:
A good sleeping bag make the difference, I use the Seti from mountain Hardwear in Antarctica and I never got
cold. I used a bag rated approximately –15F / -26C last year on Aconcagua. Make sure you have a bag that fit
well with plenty of room.
Sleeping pad:
One or two pads. For sure one of the pad must be a thermarest for comfort, a second pad non inflatable for
safety purpose. To keep the cold from reaching you while you sleep it is very important the combination of the
two pads. It make the difference.
Trekking and approach:
Light weight pants or joggings pants
Light weight shirts
Short
Jogging shoes (rugged off trail type) or,
Light weight Hiking shoe
Small pack (25-30L)
Other:
Water bottle with insulation for the high altitude
Thermos 0.75L – 1L.
Head lamp with extra batteries
Sun screen (high altitude factor 30)
Lip balm
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Heat pad
Pocket knife
Camera , films
Small first aid ( aspirin, blister kit, etc….keep it light)
Extra glasses, contact lenses, solution, etc…
Other suggestion:
Especially for base camp, CD player, tapes player with extra batteries.
One or two good books
Few prestamps postcards or aerogramme. Many time it is easy if the letter is all ready, to give it to someone
who is on there way out.
Crazy creek chair
Binoculars
Snacks ( your favorite, diversity is key)
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