South America Adventure Travel

Patagonia Ice Cap Trek
Equipment List

Climbing Gear Crampons. With straps or combination heel bail-straps works the best. Avoid aluminum crampons. Trekking poles. Adjustable. Backcountry ski gear. With skins. (Optional) Feet Hiking boots or shoes. Used for approach and sometimes during carries to high camps. Good fit, cushion and support is required. Sandals. For river crossings and base camp hot days. Double boots. First quality high altitude boots. Could be plastic, composite, or a combination of both. Just be sure they're specially made for the colder temperatures. Gaiters. Expedition style. Insulated ones are optional, just don't get gaiters with neoprene soles. 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. Go light. Head Sun hat or baseball cap. Synthetic works better. Warm hat. Wool or pile. Balaclava. Midweight. Neck gaiter. Fleece 100 to 200 for added warmth. Bandana. For neck protection. Eyegear Sunglasses 2 pair. Go with glacier style ones, 100% UV, IR protection. Prescription glacier glasses are recommended if you use glasses. Ski Goggles. With maximum protection and low light transmition. 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 heating retention. Foam Sleeping pad. Closed cell, full length, adds warmth and protects Thermarest. Thermarest pad. ¾ size should work. Light series are great combined with a foam pad. Include repair kit. Large backpack. Up to 6000 cu inches. Simple design, good fit. Daypack. For summit day and approach. As light as possible. 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. Iclude ear plugs, tape, blisters 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. If digital, bring usb conection 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. Back to Patagonia Ice Cap Trek Trip Details Back to all South America & Europe Adventure Travel