EQUIPMENTS

EQUIPMENT required

You will be carrying all of your gear and share some of the cluster gear. Keeping your pack light is important, so choose light-weight clothing and equipment. Be sure to have a range of clothing suitable for all conditions. Sudden change of weather may require layering of clothing. Three layers will meet your needs. Avoid cotton or fabrics that do not maintain heat when cold. Comfortable durable wool (or proven fabrics) that breathe and expel sweat lends itself to an additional pleasant experience!'

We will offer complimentary water and a windproof duffle that you'll use on the trek -  carried by porters. The duffle is yours to keep once at the end of the trek. You can safely leave your bag, together with your non-trekking requirements, at our office in Katmandu and collect them upon your return.

All equipment, such as base camp tents, room accessories, climbing rope, ice screws, snow bar and ice hammer is provided by Sherpa Expedition & Trekking.

Climbing Gear

• Alpine climbing harness -  (instrumentality square measured) essential for the climb with leg loops that match other clothing and equipment.
• 2 protection karabiners - the large, pear-shaped ring is best, screw gate sort counseled
• 3 regular carabiners. Lightweight; BD Hotwire square measure counseled.
• Ice ax w/leash. Light-weight (Grivel Air school, diamond Raven, or Charlet  Moser Snow.
• Walker/pole – adjustable - below 5’7” use 60cm; 5’7”- 6’2” use 65cm; over 6’2” use 70cm.
• Plastic mountain boots (Koflach Degree, Lowa Civetta, or Scarpa Alpha), or animal skin double mount boots (La Sportiva Olympic Mons, Boreal GI or equivalent; should be mountaineering/crampon compatible)
• Crampons - should be appropriate plastic boots (new-style sort recommended). A straightforward repair kit (Grivel G12, diamond Contact, or Charlet Moser Super 12)
• Belay/rappel device (Figure eight preferred)

Upper Body

• 2 cotton jerseys.
• 1 polypropylene jersey.
• 2 long sleeve polypropene shirts. light-weight, pastel for sunny days.
• 2 girls sports bras - synthetic, no cotton!
• 1 softshell - Gnawing Animal Dri-clime Wind Shirt, geographic region Stretch Zephyr or Krushell Jacket (R2 slipover acceptable).
• Down/synthetic sweater or vest. geographic region Puffball jacket or sweater preferred; R4 Jacket acceptable
• Hard Monkey jacket with hood  waterproof and breathable. Gore-Tex or equivalent is best, convenient enough to use over multiple layers.
• 1 expedition down windcheater with hood. This is often, in all probability, your most vital piece of clothing!  It is important that your jacket is 700+ fill down, baffle construction (not seamed) and contains a thickly insulated hood.
• Hand Wear
• You will need 2 systems: one glove system for lower on the mountain and mittens over mitt system for the cold temperatures encountered on summit day.
• 2 pairs of liner gloves. skinny wool or polypropene -1 pair of heat gloves fleece or wool and 1 pair of expedition shell gloves.
• 1 pair of standard expedition shell mitts or professional mitts. If they are doing not have articulatio radiocarpea straps take into account stitching one on in order that you'll be able to either attach it to your jacket or cinch the strap to your articulatio radiocarpea in order that you are doing not lose your mittens in high winds.

 Head Gear

• Warm hat - wool or artificial that covers your ears.
• Balaclava
• Face mask.
• Shade hat or jockey cap.
• Glacier glasses. 100 percent UV protection with aspect shields and a hard-sided storage case (e.g. Julbo or Cebe)
• 1 extra pair of further dark glasses (also with UV protection just in case your other pair breaks).
• 1 ski spectacles with UV protection
• If you need prescription ice mass glasses, have your lenses changed according to your prescription.

Lower Body

• 4 pairs of liner socks. plastic or Capilene & 3 pairs of light-weight trekking socks.
• 2 pairs of medium-heavy wool socks – hiking boots with liner and wool socks.
• 1 pair of nylon shorts.
• 1 pair of nylon pants for trekking and around camp.
• 2 light-weight pairs of underwear
• 1 pair of fleece pants with facet zipper or “puff-ball pants”
• 1 pair of the soft-shell pant (e.g. geographical region Guide pants or Granite Pants. Schoeller fabrics).
• 1 pair of quality shell pants, waterproof/breathable with full facet zips, Gore-Tex or equivalent is best.
• 1 pair of gaiters. Confirm they're going to work over plastic boots (OR Crocodiles or equivalent).
• 1 pair of down booties (optional).
• 1 pair of trekking shoes for the hike to base camp and use at camp
• 1 pair of sandals or gym shoes for Katmandu and in camp
• All luggage and packs need to be waterproof or plastic luggage.

Pack

• 1 light-weight internal frame pack (approx 65-liter cube-shaped ).
• 1 daypack optional for the approach hike and for potential use on summit day If you propose to use it for your summit pack it should be large enough for your down jacket, misc. clothes, food, and water. The Lowe Alpine lepton or carbonado Speed twenty-eight is great, light-weight (16 oz.) choices.
• 1 large (122 liters approx.) duffel for gear and should be sturdy to be used on pack animals
• Small padlock for a duffel.
• 1 small duffel for bags stored in Katmandu. We will provide a complimentary duffel/kit bag for the items you purchase in Katmandu.

Sleeping Gear

• 1 down sleeping bag rated to -10 F (Gore Dry loft or similar cloth helps defend down and dark colors speed drying time)
• Sleeping Pad. Full length closed cell foam (mandatory) and/or Therma-Rest for additional heat and luxury.

Miscellaneous

• 1 kit with non - steroidal anti-inflammatory pills and other medications suggested by your doctor.
• Lip balm - a minimum of SPF twenty, 2 sticks. A string taped to the stick is useful to hold around your neck
• Sunscreen - a minimum of SPF40
• Headlamp. Petzl Myobelt Three or another suitable type.
• 3 Water bottles – 10 centimeter wide-mouth Nalgene (1 may be a pee bottle).
• Hydration bladder with drinking tube for lower mountain (optional)
• Packets of electrolyte powder for rehydration.
• Plastic mug w/snap-on lid, 16 oz. or larger.
• Bowl and spoon. Plastic, tiny Tupperware works well. Lexan spoons are best.
• Pocket knife - tiny Swiss-army kind.
• Water purification. Iodine tablets or Polar-pure crystals
• Toiletry kit. Take care to incorporate bathroom tissue hold on in the bag.
• 3-4 massive plastic bags for keeping miscellaneous gear dry.
• Nylon stuff sacks For food and equipment storage. Massive Ziplocs are also useful.
• Towel.
• Earplugs.
• Hand wipes.
• 1 tiny chrome steel vacuum bottle (optional).
• Favorite snack foods (not too heavy).
• Paperback books, cards, ipod, etc.
• Binoculars (optional for viewing the route from the lower camps).
• Camera - one light-weight to take shots while on the mountain One SLR camera is optional for the trek..
• Fanny pack or notecase for travel documents, cash & passport.
• Passport and passport photos

Airline departure details. Please leave your airline ticket at our office in the event you need to alter your departure date.
"While you're needed to bring everything on this list, there are suitable variations that are also suitable. Many of these items can be purchased in Kathmandu from stores that cater to mountain trekking.