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Master Gear Checklist
Print out this list and use it to plan for your next climb. NOTE: This is meant as a complete list for (almost) any conditions. Cross off items you don’t need (like rock gear on a Mt. Hood climb, and an ice axe at Smith Rock.) For food suggestions, see the backcountry food suggestions.
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Clothing ______ crampon compatible boots ______ gaiters ______ wool or synthetic (# pairs ____ ) ______ liner socks (# pairs ____ ) ______ underwear, ideally synthetic ______ thermal underwear top ______ thermal underwear bottom ______ fleece jacket ______ fleece or wool pants ______ wind-water resistant jacket ______ wind-water resistant jacket pants/bibs ______ cheapo nylon pants for glissading (buy at thrift store/Goodwill) ______ mittens or gloves ______ thin liner gloves ______ hat with visor or brim (for sun) ______ fleece or wool cap or balaclava ______ fleece neck gaiter or scarf ______ nylon shorts ______ synthetic T-shirt Sleeping ______ sleeping bag ______ sleeping pad ______ space blanket / groundcloth ______ nylon cord (for securing tent in snow, if sleeping on snow, leave summer stakes at home) ______ tent (share) ______ bivy bag Food ______ breakfast(s) (# ____ ) ______ lunch(es) (# ____ ) ______ dinner(s) [coordinate with other party members] (# ____ ) ______ carbohydrate or Gatorade-type mix for water (in addition to straight water) ______ yummy leader treats - to share with entire climb party ______ bowl ______ insulated mug ______ spoon 10+ essentials ______ whistle ______ navigation (map and compass) ______ sun protection (sunscreen, lip balm and sunglasses) ______ headlamp/flashlight, with extra batteries ______ extra food (Clif bar) ______ extra clothing (socks, gloves, hat) ______ fire (matches/lighter in waterproof container and firestarter) ______ emergency shelter (small mylar blanket, bivy bag, large garbage bag) ______ repair kit and tools, including knife ______ first aid kit (no drugs or medicines that will make you drowsy or dizzy) Other ______ watch (with alarm) ______ electronics (ham radios / cell phone / two way radios / GPS) ______ photocopy of guidebook route description (laminated with tape or clear shelving paper) ______ small ensolite foam sit pad ______ Mountain Locator Unit (aka MLU, Mt. Hood only) ______ goggles ______ toothbrush / toothpaste ______ plastic surveyor's tape (to mark route) ______ camp shoes (sport sandals or aquasocks are good) ______ water bottle or water bladder (at least two quarts - fill them at home) ______ small thermos bottle ______ trekking poles (great for long snow routes) ______ instant heat packets (buy at hardware or outdoor store) ______ two AA Batteries for avalanche transceiver ______ avalanche transceiver ______ handkerchief / bandanna (drippy noses are a drag) ______ large heavy duty garbage bag (pack cover, emergency rain gear, glissade device) ______ toilet paper ______ Camera ______ Film ______ clean clothes, comfy shoes (and deodorant?) for drive home ______ post-climb munchies (salty stuff, fruit juice and adult malted beverages are nice) Climbing Gear ______ helmet ______ climbing harness (be sure it fits over all your winter gear) ______ belay device ______ rock shoes ______ chalk bag ______ cleaning tool ______ ice axe ______ ice tool(s) ______ crampons (adjusted to fit boots before you leave town) ______ extra webbing for rappel anchors ______ hardware store quicklink for rappel anchors ______ rescue pulley ______ regular carabiners (# ____ ) ______ locking carabiners (# ____ ) ______ 2 prusik loops ______ snowshoes ______ skis with climbing skins ______ picket(s) (# ____ ) ______ ice screw(s) (# ____ ) ______ double runners (# ____ ) [tied 11/16" webbing runners work as extra rappel anchors] Group Gear (please share among party members) ______ rope(s) ______ tent ______ wands ______ shovel ______ alpine rock rack for each two people (Hexes, Tri-Cams, small cams, small nuts) ______ snow saw ______ water filter or iodine tablets ______ avalanche probe ______ stove (test it in town if you haven’t used it for awhile) ______ fuel for stove ______ pot with lid Paperwork ______ maps to trailhead (Delorme Atlas Gazetteers are good, and USFS maps) ______ snow park pass ______ USFS trailhead parking permit (Note: If you park more than 1/4 mile from the trailhead, you don't need a pass.) ______ other wilderness / hiking / climbing reservations and permits
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