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- A Fleece Jacket
A warm middle layer that dries quickly and still warms when damp.
- Altimeter
Shows your altitude and helps with navigation and weather changes in the mountains.
- Base Layer Shirts
Quick-drying shirts that wick sweat away and keep you warm when you stop.
- Climbing harness
A climbing harness is often used around the waist to secure the descender. A comfortable climbing harness is important for descents that may take many hours.[Wikipedia]
- Climbing pack
A robust backpack for rope and climbing gear.
- Compass
A compass helps you find your way when the phone has no signal or battery. Learn how to use it first.
- Cross-country skis, poles and boots
Classic and skating need different skis, boots and pole lengths. Most cross-country centres rent complete sets.
- Descender
A descender or rappel device is a friction device or friction hitch that allows rope to be payed out in a controlled fashion, under load, with a minimal effort by the person…
- Drinking Bottles
Refillable bottles for water on the go. Bring enough for everyone on longer tours.
- Energy food
Nuts, bars or dried fruit for quick energy on the way.
- Gear sling
A sling over the shoulder to carry your climbing gear sorted.
- GPS
A GPS device finds your way and marks positions where the phone has no signal.
- Headlamp
Keeps your hands free in the tent, on the trail and at the campsite. Take spare batteries.
- Helmets
Helmets may be worn to protect the head from bumps and falling rocks. A light source may be mounted on the helmet in order to keep the hands free in unlit areas. [Wikipedia]
- Ice axe
For glaciers and steep snow. Only take it if you know how to use it.
- Long Johns
A warm base layer under ski or hiking trousers.
- Map of Local Area
A paper map of the area works without battery or signal.
- Medical advice on altitude sickness
Before trips above 2,300 metres, get medical advice. Climb slowly with rest days and descend at the first signs such as headache or nausea.
- Nonlocking carabiners
Snapgate carabiners for gear and slings. For belaying you need locking ones.
- Prusik / Klemheist knot
A prusik, Klemheist knot, or autoblock knot may be used as safety back-up, commonly referred to as an 'autoblock,' and is used as a back-up in the case of the abseiler losing…
- Ropes
Ropes: Climbers often simply use their climbing ropes for abseiling. For many other applications, low-stretch rope (typically ~2% stretch when under the load of a typical…
- Signaling mirror
A small mirror for signalling rescuers in an emergency.
- Ski Socks
Long, thin ski socks prevent pressure points in ski boots. Take one pair per day or wash them.
- Sleeping bag liner
Many mountain huts require one for hygiene. Light and small to pack.
- Summit pack
A small, light backpack for the summit day while the rest stays at camp.
- Tarp or bivy sack
A light tarp or bivy sack as shelter for nights outside without a tent.
- Thin gloves
Cross-country skiing or skinning uphill, thick ski gloves get too warm. Thin windproof gloves are enough; keep warm ones for breaks and the descent.
- Trail pass
In many regions groomed trails cost a fee, by the day or the season. You can buy the pass online, at the tourist office or at a machine by the trail.
- Trekking permits (Nepal)
Trekking in Nepal needs a TIMS card, some areas also a trekking permit for the whole trek. In national parks and high mountains, trek only with a licensed guide. Check the current…
- Trekking poles
Take strain off your knees on descents and give you balance on rough trails.