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light-weight long underwear - top & bottom
expedition-weight long underwear - top & bottom
fleece or wool insulation layer
wind-proof / water-resistant pants
insulated pants
wind-proof jacket
wind-proof / water-proof jacket
extreme cold down parka
Footwear
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2-4 pair of sock liners
3-5 pair of mountaineering socks
insulated double plastic mountaineering boots
insulated overboots
crampons
snowshoes
gaiters
Hands
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1 pair lightweight gloove liners
2 pair fleece glooves
1 pair water-proof gloves
1 pair extreme cold insulated mittens
Head & Eyes
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medium-weight hat
wind-proof hat
heavy-duty balaclava
2 pairs of glacier glasses
ski goggles
Cooking, Eating & Drinking
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high altitude stove
pot cozy (cover)
1 gallon of white gas per person
insulated drinking mug
eating bowl
large pot for melting water
small-to-medium pot for cooking
spoon-fork combination - "spork"
3 1-quart water bottles with insulated covers
insulated 'thermos' to keep drinks hot
about 50-60 pounds of food (for about 24 days)
Sleeping
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expedition tent
-20 to -40 degree sleeping bag
sleeping bag cover
2 sleeping pads
down booties
earplugs
eyeshields
Mountaineering Gear
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expedition size backpack
water-proof drag bag (to drag extra gear)
a selection of rock pro (for anchor placement)
ice axe
ice climbing tool
hiking poles
climbing harness
various caribiners
various prussicks, webbings and cordelettes
50-60 meter rope
snow pickets
ice screws
wands
pulleys and belay device
shovel
Personal Items
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tooth brush & paste
toilet paper
hand wipes
pocket knife
multi-tool
kleenex
bandana
camp towel
trash bags
camera and film
other toilettries
MP3 music player
Safety Items & Communications
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satellite phone
50 AA batteries for the sat phone
PDA device (to send pictures)
map
compass
2-way radios
CB radio
GPS receiver
high altitude medical kit
first aid kit
Misc. other stuff
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book(s) - storms can last for 7-10 days
deck of cards
journal - so you can re-live the adventure
sunscreen - lots of sunscreen!
lip balm
chemical warming packets
Repair Kits
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stove repair kit
Therm-a-rest repair kit
tent pole repair items
duct tape
needle & thread
plastic tie-wraps
extra buckles