Aconcagua



SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT
 
Scheduled Expedition “Ojos Del Salado” Volcano
Argentinean Side
 
 
Suggested Equipment

Feet

2 Pairs of synthetic inner socks

4 Pairs of thick socks for cold (sky type)

1 Pair of comfortable trekking boots
1 Pair of gaiters
Legs

1 Pair of thin synthetic pants

1 Pair of thick shelter pants
1 Pair of rainproof pants
1 Pair of long and comfortable pants (trekking type)
Body

2 Synthetic underwear shirts

1 Turtleneck of synthetic material
1 Fleece jacket or alike
1 Shelter jacket (down or synthetic)
1 Rainproof jacket
Head

Sun cap or hat

Shelter hat (wool or fleece)
Light balaclava
A good pair of sunglasses with UV filter and nose and side protection
1 Pair of ski goggles
1 Handkerchief for the neck
Hands

2 Pairs of light inner gloves

2 Pairs of rainproof gloves for shelter (mitten type)
Expedition Gear
Book, music or anything that helps to be distracted in the tent
Sunscreen (not less than factor 20)
1 Two liter water bottle
An stainless steel thermos of one litter or half  litter
Personal crockery (Bowl, cup, fork and spoon)
Sleeping mattress for high mountain
6 Pairs of hand warmers
Personal care elements
Front lamp with extra batteries
A synthetic or duvet sleeping bag for - 20º C
Technical Equipment

1 Comfortable backpack of 70 liters or more

1 Pair of boots for high mountain (suitable for 7000 m and - 40º temperature)
Semi - automatic crampons
1 Pair of telescopic poles
1 Ice axe

 

 

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