South America Adventure Travel

Patagonia Ice Cap Trek & Gorra Blanca
Equipment List

Technical Gear Crampons. With straps or combination heel bail-straps. Avoid aluminum crampons. Trekking poles. Adjustable. Backcountry ski gear. With skins. (Optional) Feet Hiking boots or shoes. Good fit, cushion and support are required. Sandals. To use around camps and in town. Double boots. May be plastic, composite, or leather. Just be sure they're specially made for colder temperatures. Gaiters. Expedition style. Liner socks. 3 pairs. Capilene or lightweight wool. They should fit well with your thicker socks. Expedition weight socks. 3 pairs. Wool or synthetic, with padded shins (they feel great). Down booties (optional). Good option to wear inside the tent. Lower body Light underwear bottoms. Avoid cotton. Fleece pants. Midweight 100 to 200 fleece. Better with full side zippers. Shell pants. Windproof-breathable with full side zippers. Insulated pants (optional). Light, synthetic or down. Upper body Expedition weight shirt. Fleece jacket. Midweight 100 to 200 fleece. Full front zip recommended. Insulated jacket. Synthetic works great. Hard shell jacket. Windproof-breathable. Head Sun hat or baseball cap. Synthetic works best. Warm hat. Wool or pile. Balaclava. Midweight. Neck gaiter. Fleece 100 to 200 for added warmth. Eye Wear Sunglasses . Go with glacier style, 100% UV, IR protection. Prescription glacier glasses are recommended if you use glasses. Ski Goggles. With maximum protection and low light transmission. They work great for windy days. Hands Light synthetic gloves. Capilene or similar, as a first layer. Fleece finger gloves. 100 to 200 fleece, better with windbloc. Insulated mittens. Wool, synthetic or down, big enough to use with other gloves. Mittens shells. For wind protection. Be sure that all the layers together have a comfortable fit, not compromising blood circulation. Personal equipment Down or synthetic sleeping bag. Should be at least -15° F. Good fit is really important for heat retention. Foam Sleeping pad. Closed cell, full length, adds warmth and protects Thermarest. Thermarest pad. ¾ size will work. Light series are great combined with a foam pad. Include repair kit. Large backpack. Up to 6000 cu inches. Simple design, good fit. Headlamp and spare batteries. LED small headlamps work well. 1 water bottles. Wide mouth 1 liter Nalgene style. 1 thermos. Half liter is plenty enough and still light. Sunscreen and lip protection. At least 30 SPF for both. Small first aid kit. Include ear plugs, tape, blister kit, several paracetamol or aspirin tablets, personal medications. Pocket knife. Light and simple, Swiss style. Insulated cup, plastic bowl and spoon. Cup insulated and with lid. Lexan Spoon and bowl are light and durable. Optional items Book, notebook, pencil. Waterproof Rite'n the rain notebooks suggested. Avoid pen. Walkman. Bring battery chargers. Ipods only work bellow 5000 meters. Camera and film/USB cable. Extra care with dust. Small disposable works good. For digital, bring USB connection if you want to send pictures from basecamp. Hand sanitizer. Pee bottle /Pee funnel (for women) Extra secure lid! Personal food treats. Favorite candy, jerky or other snacks. Personal energy supplies. Energy bars, Gatorade, Citomax, Gu, etc. Toiletry bag. Toothbrush, toothpaste, wipes, etc. Travel gear Large duffel bag. With lock. 7500+ cu in. Travel clothes. Back to Patagonia Ice Cap Trek & Gorra Blanca Trip Details Back to all South America & Europe Adventure Travel