Aconcagua 2012 gears
January 2, 2012
Here is the exhaustive list of equipment I’ll bring for the Aconcagua climbing attempt thru the direct Polish route in 2012.
I’ve spent a significant time researching these items. The general rule is to get the better item based on weight and flexibility (Ideally an item can be used for multiple purposes like the verto 26, whippet, or Addidas Terrex Pro).
Pack & Bag |
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| BACKPACK | Black Diamond Mission 75 Backpack (Large/Cobalt) |
| DAY PACK: A 25+ liter summit pack | The North Face VERTO 26 PACK |
| SLEEPING BAG: A bag rated to 0° to -20° F. Goose down because it is lightweight and compactable. | Western Mountaineering Puma25 Degree Microfiber Sleeping Bag |
| COMPRESSION STUFF SACK FOR SLEEPING BAG | The North Face VERTO 26 PACK |
| Liner | Sea to Summit Thermolite Reactor liner |
| SLEEPING PAD – INFLATABLE: A full-length inflatable pad. | Thermarest Neoair All Season Pad |
Technical Gear |
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| ICE AXE | Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe |
| HELMET: A lightweight climbing helmet. | Casque d’escalade Meteor III de Petzl |
| CRAMPONS: The 10 to 12 point adjustable crampons designed for general mountaineering are ideal. | Crampons Vasak à système de fixation LeverLock de Petzl Charlet |
| TREKKING POLES: Lightweight and collapsible, multi-function. | Whippet Self‑Arrest de Black Diamond |
| Harness | Petzl Adjama Harness |
| Prussik | 2xPrussik |
| Slings 120cn | 2xDynex 10 mm Runner 120C by Black Diamond |
| Screwgate Biner | 4xPhantom Carabiner – Screw Gate by DMM 1xPetzl William Locking Carabiner  |
| Belay Device | Petzl Reverso 3 Belay / Rappel Device (Green) |
| Biner | 2xBlack Diamond Neutrino Carabiner: Gray |
| Caritool | Caritool Tool Holder by Petzl |
Head |
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| WARM HAT: Warm and thin enough to fit underneath a climbing helmet. | The North Face Accessories HIGH POINT HAT |
| BALACLAVA / NECK GAITER | Outdoor Research Sonic Balaclava |
| BALL CAP OR SUN HAT | Outdoor Research Palliser Cap |
| BUFF OR BANDANA | Red Buff |
| GLACIER GLASSES | Addidas Terrex Pro |
| GOGGLES: Amber or rose-tinted goggles for adverse weather. Additionally, contact lens wearers may find a clear-lensed goggle very useful on windy nights. | Julbo Revolution Zebra lens, Black Goggle |
| HEADLAMP | Lampe frontale Spot de Black Diamond |
Hands |
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| LIGHT WEIGHT GLOVE: One pair of fleece gloves. | Outdoor Research Backstop Glove |
| MEDIUM WEIGHT GLOVE: Wind/water resistant insulated mountain gloves. | Regular ones from Costco |
| HEAVY WEIGHT INSULATED GLOVE OR MITTEN: Wind/water resistant, insulated gloves or mittens for protection against wind, snow and cold. | Black Diamond Guide Glove – Men’s AND Outdoor Research Men’s Alti Mitts |
Upper Body |
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| 2 LIGHT TO MEDIUM WEIGHT BASELAYER | |
| LIGHT INSULATING LAYER | First Ascent Hangfire Hoodie |
| SOFT SHELL LAYER | Mammut Ultimate Hoody Men |
| HARD SHELL JACKET | MEC Truant Jacket |
| INSULATED PARKA with HOOD | First Ascent Peak XV |
| NON-COTTON HIKING SHIRT | Regular synthetic shirts, costco |
Lower Body |
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| 2-3 UNDERWEAR | |
| LIGHT TO MEDIUM WEIGHT BASELAYER | |
| CLIMBING PANT: Synthetic climbing pants offer a wide range of versatility. | |
| HARD SHELL PANT: A pant made of breathable rain and wind-proof material | |
| DOWN OR SYNTHETIC INSULATED PANT | OR Neoplum |
| LIGHT WEIGHT TREKKING PANT: A lightweight, synthetic pair of pants is a good option for the approach trek | |
Feet |
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| MOUNTAINEERING BOOTS |
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| HIKING BOOTS | ||
| SANDALS: These are used during river crossings | ||
| 3 pair CLIMBING SOCKS: Either wool or synthetic. | Ultra Heavyweight Mountaineering Socks  |
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| 2 pair TREKKING SOCKS | ||
| GAITERS | Outdoor Research M’s Crocodiles Gaiters (Chili/Black, XX-Large) |
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Other |
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| Batteries | Headlamp + Spot: 9 Lithium AAA Battery GPS: 6xLithium AA Battery  |
| GPS | Garmin Oregon 400t |
| Satellite communication | Spot GPS |
| Purification tablets | Aquatabs |
| Sunscreen | Scape 30 + Neutrogena 110 |
| Blood Oxygen Monitor | Nonin GO2 Pulse Oximeter |
Medication |
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| Lasix | Cipro XL |
| Dexamethasone | Adalat |
| Diamox | Gravol |
| Ibuprofene | |
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