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ALPINE TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST
As you prepare your equipment, thing of major temperature changes. From a hot day, to a cold night, from a rainy walk to
a windy clear day. Bring plastic bags or stuff sacs to keep all your gear dry. Especially your down jacket so they do not get
wet. Your hiking boots should be waterproof and sturdy. Gaiter are the best extra protection during rainy walk. Thing in
term of layers so you can adjust to temperature
Clothing:
Warm hat or balaclava
Neck gaiter or scarf
Sun cap or hat (for those hot sunny glaciers)
Sunglasses
Ski goggles (optional)
Rain/windproof (Gore-Tex) jacket with hood
Rain/windproof (Gore-Tex) wind pants
Hiking pants (stretch)
Synchilla or pile sweater, jacket or pullover
Capilene zip turtleneck shirt
Synthetic underwear-top & bottom
Insulated mittens
Small leather or Capilene gloves
Gaiters
One or 2 layers of synthetic socks (wool optional)
Down jacket, small type or puff ball type, primaloft.
Boots:
Leather hiking boots. Good quality with vibram sole, tortionally stiff, waterproof, ankle high. (Brand type & name: Sportiva
Tibet anfibio, Salomon, Lowa, Garmont, etc…)
Light weight running shoes.
Backpack:
Your pack should allow you to carry day load. It should allow you to carry all your gear comfortably. Make sure is well
suited for your back size and has a good waist belt. I recommend a 35 to 45 L volume.
Food / Drink:
Snacks and lunches. Variety is the key
One water bottle (water, gaiter-aid mix type, or tea)
One thermos with hot tea (optional)
Photography & optics (optional):
Camera (with fresh batteries)
Extra film
Small binoculars (optional)
Miscellaneous gear:
Minimal first aid kit
Band-aids, moleskin, aspirin, etc.
Sun screen and lip balm
Toilet paper/Kleenex
Stuff sacks
Compass and map (optional)
Altimeter, GPS (optional)
Pocketknife
Walkman, Ipod, Mp3, etc….
Headlamp with extra batteries
Technical gear:
Ski poles
For trekking across glaciers:
Harness
Crampons
Ice axe
Locking carabiners
Prusiks
As you prepare your equipment, thing of major temperature changes. From a hot day, to a cold night, from a rainy walk to
a windy clear day. Bring plastic bags or stuff sacs to keep all your gear dry. Especially your down jacket so they do not get
wet. Your hiking boots should be waterproof and sturdy. Gaiter are the best extra protection during rainy walk. Thing in
term of layers so you can adjust to temperature
Clothing:
Warm hat or balaclava
Neck gaiter or scarf
Sun cap or hat (for those hot sunny glaciers)
Sunglasses
Ski goggles (optional)
Rain/windproof (Gore-Tex) jacket with hood
Rain/windproof (Gore-Tex) wind pants
Hiking pants (stretch)
Synchilla or pile sweater, jacket or pullover
Capilene zip turtleneck shirt
Synthetic underwear-top & bottom
Insulated mittens
Small leather or Capilene gloves
Gaiters
One or 2 layers of synthetic socks (wool optional)
Down jacket, small type or puff ball type, primaloft.
Boots:
Leather hiking boots. Good quality with vibram sole, tortionally stiff, waterproof, ankle high. (Brand type & name: Sportiva
Tibet anfibio, Salomon, Lowa, Garmont, etc…)
Light weight running shoes.
Backpack:
Your pack should allow you to carry day load. It should allow you to carry all your gear comfortably. Make sure is well
suited for your back size and has a good waist belt. I recommend a 35 to 45 L volume.
Food / Drink:
Snacks and lunches. Variety is the key
One water bottle (water, gaiter-aid mix type, or tea)
One thermos with hot tea (optional)
Photography & optics (optional):
Camera (with fresh batteries)
Extra film
Small binoculars (optional)
Miscellaneous gear:
Minimal first aid kit
Band-aids, moleskin, aspirin, etc.
Sun screen and lip balm
Toilet paper/Kleenex
Stuff sacks
Compass and map (optional)
Altimeter, GPS (optional)
Pocketknife
Walkman, Ipod, Mp3, etc….
Headlamp with extra batteries
Technical gear:
Ski poles
For trekking across glaciers:
Harness
Crampons
Ice axe
Locking carabiners
Prusiks
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