Aconcagua



SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT
 
Mt. PLATA EXPEDITION
Suggested Equipment

Feet

1 Pair of synthetic inner socks

3 Pairs of thick socks for cold (ski 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

1 Synthetic underwear shirt

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
A handkerchief for the neck
Hands
1 Pair of light inner gloves
1 Pair of rainproof gloves for shelter (mitten type)
Expedition Gear

Sunscreen (not less than factor 20)

A one litter water bottle

Sleeping mattress for high mountain

Personal care elements
Front lamp with extra batteries

An stainless steel thermo of one litter or half litter

Technical Equipment

1 Comfortable backpack of 70 liters or more

1 Pair of boots of high mountain (obligatory plastic exterior)

1 Pair of telescopic pools

A synthetic or duvet sleeping bag for - 15º C


 

 

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