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Gear List | 14ers.com
Mountaineering in Colorado requires a certain set of gear. Here's a list to help fill your pack:
Main Gear:
- Water (plenty of water)
- Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- Synthetic shirts
- Synthetic long underwear
- Fleece or Wind-Block jacket
- Waterproof shell/jacket
- Nylon shorts
- Hiking pants
- Hiking boots / scrambling shoes
- Hiking socks
- Watch
- Pack (that fits the hike/climb)
- Headlamp
- Sunglasses
- Knife or multi-tool
- Water bladder or bottles
- Compass
- GPS
- Maps
- Tape
- Whistle
- Matches/lighter
- 30spf+ sunscreen
- TP (in ziploc bag)
- Trash Bag
- Cell phone
- Extra batteries
- Emergency supplies, including a first aid kit
- SPOT or other personal locator device
- Climbing helmet
- Optional: Trekking poles
- Optional: Water filter
- Optional: Satellite Phone (expensive but extremely valuable in an emergency)
Colder Weather and Snow Climbing:
- Waterproof shell
- Waterproof pants
- Mountaineering boots
- Mountain axe
- Snowshoes
- Crampons
- Gaiters (ankle or knee-high)
- Winter hat
- Ski goggles
- Balaclava or fleece face mask
- Avalanche beacons
- Avalanche probe
- Shovel
Gear for Overnight Summer Trips:
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Pack cover
- Waterproof bag/sack to hang food in tree
- Small rope to hang food
- Stove
- Fuel
- Water filter
- Paper towels
Backcountry Ski Gear:
- AT/Tele skis / bindings
- AT/Tele boots
- Ski poles
- Climbing skins
- Climbing skin wax
