Mountaineering Checklist

Our comprehensive mountaineering day-trip gear list keeps you from forgetting anything important. For multiday trips, add gear from our Backpacking, Winter Camping, or Day Hiking lists.

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  • The Ten Essentials

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  • 1. Navigation

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  • 2. Sun protection

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  • 3. Insulation

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  • 4. Illumination

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  • 5. First-aid supplies

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  • 6. Fire

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  • 7. Repair kit and tools

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  • 8. Nutrition

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  • 9. Hydration

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  • 10. Emergency shelter

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  • Equipment Options

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  • Rope (dry preferred; 9mm-10.5mm x 60m)

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  • Helmet

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  • Harness (with adjustable leg loops)

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  • Boots (crampon-compatible)

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  • Crampons

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  • Ice axe (with leash)

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  • Belay/rappel device

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  • Pulley

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  • Climbing pack

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  • Route description or guidebook

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  • Locking carabiner(s)

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  • Nonlocking carabiners

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  • Runners—singles and doubles

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  • Prusik cords

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  • Hand protection (athletic tape, gloves)

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  • Signaling mirror

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  • Crevasse rescue gear

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  • Avalanche transceiver

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  • Shovel

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  • Probe

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  • For Technical or Mixed Routes

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  • Nuts

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  • Nut extraction tool

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  • Hexes

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  • Ice tools (with leashes)

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  • Ice screws

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  • Camming devices

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  • Clothing

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  • Wicking base layers (synthetic or wool)

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  • Fleece jacket or vest

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  • Fleece pants

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  • Insulating jacket (down or poly fill)

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  • Insulating hat, cap, balaclava or headband

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  • Sun-shielding hat or cap

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  • Socks (synthetic or wool) plus spares

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  • Gloves or mittens

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  • Gaiters

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  • Rain jacket with hood (or soft shell)

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  • Waterproof pants or bibs

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  • Bandana or Buff (neck or face gaiter)

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  • Personal Items

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  • Multifunction watch

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  • Two-way radios

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  • Cell phone in a protective container

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  • Camera

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  • Binoculars

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  • Quick-dry towel

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  • Lunch; energy food/gels/chews

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  • Toilet paper

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  • Sanitation trowel

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  • Insulated sit pad

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  • Handwarmer packets

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  • Permits

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