Aconcagua Equipment List

Non detailed version (this is only for “packing your bags”). Refer to equipment list in your acceptance package for detailed version.

Head:

• Ski Goggles.
• Balaclava.
• Warm fleece or wool hat.
• Glacier glasses.
• Extra pair of sunglasses (these don’t need to be glacier glasses).
  
  Hands:
  
• Fleece liners.
• Gore-Tex ski gloves.
• Mittens.
  
  Upper Body:
  
• (2) Polypropylene top- one medium weight and one expedition weight.
• (2) Fleece jackets or lightweight synthetic insulated jacket.
• (1) If you opt to only use one of the above jackets then you need an insulated vest .
• Gore-Tex parka.
• (1)Expedition Down Parka with down hood.
• Long sleeve lightweight cotton type shirt for the hike in.
  
  Lower Body:
  
• (2)-Polypropylene bottom one lightweight and one expedition weight.
• (1)-One pair of schoeler or nylon pants.
• Insulated over pants or fleece pants with full side zips .
• Lightweight Gore-Tex pants with full side zips.
  
  
  Feet:
  
• 2 pair of socks for the approach.
• 3 pair of sock combinations (in additition to above).
• Gaiters.
• Down or synthetic booties (optional).
• Double plastic boots.
• Light weight hiking boots, trekking shoes or sneakers.
• Sandals or neoprene booties.
  
  
  Sleeping:
  
• Down or synthetic rated –10 degrees F/ -26 degrees C.
• Compression sack for sleeping bag.
• Thermarest pad with repair kit .
  
  
  Backpacks and other bags:
  
• Internal frame Backpack.
• Day pack.
• Some medium and large stuff sacks.
• 3 heavy-duty plastic bags.
• 2 large duffel bags.
• An assortment of Ziploc bags.
  
  Miscellaneous:
  
• Trekking poles or ski poles (MANDATORY).
• Bandanna (for sun protection and cleaning glasses etc.).
• Hand warmers (purchased in most outdoor stores).
• Ear plugs (for those windy nights or snoring tent mates).
• Potable agua (1 bottle).
• (2) Mole foam made by 3M (for treating blisters) (MANDATORY).
• 1 roll of athletic tape (mandatory).
• Knife with built in scissors for cutting mole foam/skin.
• Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher. Consider bringing Zinc oxide if you burn easily.
• Head lamp with extra batteries.
• Toiletry items (toothbrush/toothpaste, baby wipes ‘optional’, tampons.
• 2 Lip balms (chapstick with SPF).
• 2 water bottles (two liters capacity) you may decide to bring 1 one-liter bottle and 1 one-liter thermos.
• Many people like to have a separate wide mouth bottle only for peeing in. This bottle should be clearly labeled!.
• Cup, bowl and spoon.
• Sunglasses (2 pair, one primary and one spare).
  
  
  Climbing:
  
• Climbing seat harness (Polish Glacier only).
• 1 Locking Carabiner (Polish Glacier only).
• Ice axe and leash 60-70 cm.
• Crampons.
  
  
  Food:
  
• 7 1/2 – 10 lbs. of lunch food.
  
  
  Medical:
  
• Acetazolamide/Diamox 20, 250 mg tablets. No time released capsules.
• Ibuprofin, Motrin or Advil.
• Asperin.
• Blister kit (athletic tape, mole foam, and 5-6 bandaids).
  
  Optional Items:
  
• Camera, Paperback book, Pee funnel (for women only), Music.