EQUIPMENT
• Backpack (internal or external frame backpack. Find a pack that fits you well and that can hold all your gear. 2500-3000 cubic inches is a good minimum size)
• Sleeping Bag (Down or synthetic fill rated to at least 15-degrees Fahrenheit)
• Sleeping Pads/mattress
• Duffel Bags (a large one for your trekking gear)
CLOTHING: HEAD
• Hat for warmth (synthetic or wool)
• Sun cap.
• Sunglasses (dark, glacier glasses with side shields. Choose glasses with full UV and IR blockage)
CLOTHING: UPPER BODY
• Long sleeve underwear top
• Light or medium weight synthetic
• Lightweight shirt (Fleece or wool)
• Waterproof/windproof/breathable jacket
• Shirt/T-shirt (for camps)
• Sports Bra. (Women only)
CLOTHING: LOWER BODY
• Long underwear bottoms.
• Trekking pants/shorts (lightweight, loose-fitting pants. Stay away from jeans)
• Fleece/wool/synthetic pants.
• Camp pants
• Underwear
CLOTHING: HANDS
• Gloves/Mittens.
CLOTHING: FEET
• Socks (synthetic or wool, at least 4 pair)
• Hiking Boots. High-top (heavy duty hiking boot with a good traction sole. These should be well worn-in by trip departure, no new shoes)
• Gaiters
• Lightweight shoes/sandals or other shoes for camp
OTHER ESSENTIALS
• Headlamp/flashlights (with extra batteries and extra light bulbs)
• Water bottles
• Match box
• Knife
• Insect repellents
• Sunscreen (Minimum of SPF 15)
• Lip protection (Minimum of SPF 15)
• First Aid (A complete personal first-aid kit containing any and all drugs prescribed to you by your doctor)