What do you need for High-altitude tour?
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- Altimeter
Shows your altitude and helps with navigation and weather changes in the mountains.
- 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.
- 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…
- Gear sling
A sling over the shoulder to carry your climbing gear sorted.
- 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.
- Map of Local Area
A paper map of the area works without battery or signal.
- 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.
- 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.
- Trekking poles
Take strain off your knees on descents and give you balance on rough trails.
- Whistle
A whistle carries further than your voice if you need help.