GROUP GEAR:
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  __ Expedition tent (for Camp 1 [16,405 ft] and Camp 2 [19,357 ft])
  __ 2nd tent (for Base Camp [13,780 ft])
  __ Empty Fuel bottles:  TWO 33 fl oz MSR bottles + TWO 22 fl oz.  
  __ White gas fuel:  5 liters (18 days, 2 people) total; 5 liters = 169 fl oz. 
                      3 liters (10 days):  approach trek, base camp, hike out.
                      2 liters ( 8 days):  camp 1 and camp 2.
                      
  __ 2 Whisperlite stoves (bring repair kit:  leave 1 stove at Basecamp)
  __ 2 pots with lids (leave 1 pot at Basecamp)
  __ 1 frying pan (leave at Basecamp)
  __ 1 small spatula (leave at Basecamp)
  __ Plastic dozen eggs holder 
  __ 20 paper plates 
  __ 4 lighters (2 lighters/stove:  matches as backup)
  __ 2 collapsible wide-mouth 96 oz Nalgene canteens
  __ Water Filter (bring 2 filter cartridges)
  __ 150 Iodine tablets 
  __ FIST-AID KIT: 200 Advils, Moleskin, bandaids, gauze, Immodium (anti-diarrea),
     Ciprofloxacin (antibiotic), Acetazolamide (Diamox) [250mg to start; then 125mg 2X/day], 
     Dexamethasone (Decadron) [8mg to start; 4mg every 6hrs during descent] 
  __ 10 large plastic trash bags
  __ 8 oz Purell hand sanitizer
  __ 6 oz skin moisturizer   
  __ Baby wipes 
  __ Baby powder 
  __ 8 oz toothpaste; floss
  __ Motorola 2-way radios (optional)
  __ Small shortwave radio
  __ Topo Map (buy it at the Mendoza airport)
  __ Compass
  __ Altimeter
  __ Binoculars 
  __ Old duffel bag (for load caches) 
  __ Duct Tape
  __ Finger Pulse Oximeter (e.g. Nonin SportStat)
  __ Air thermometer
 

INDIVIDUAL GEAR:
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 Climbing equipment:
  __ Ice axe (60-70cm)
  __ 12-pt crampons (ensure crampons fit properly with your super-gaiters on)
  __ Adjustable ski poles (crucial)

 Feet:
  __ 2 hiking socks (for approach trek to basecamp)
  __ Lightweight hiking boots or approach shoes (for the approach trek and base camp)
  __ Old tennis shoes (for river crossings) 
  __ 3 pairs liner socks
  __ 3 pairs heavier synthetic socks (e.g. Thorlos Mt Climbing or Smartwool Mountaineer)
  __ Synthetic booties
  __ Plastic double boots with high-altitude Alveolite liners or Intuition liners
  __ Regular OR gaiters
  __ Insulated Supergaiters (needed only if you don't have Alveolite liners)

 Lower Body:
  __ Nylon or other quick drying short (can be used to swim at Hotel pool)
  __ Long trekking/camp pants 
  __ 2-3 long underwear bottoms (2 lightweights + 1 expedition weight) 
  __ Fleece pants with full side zippers
  __ Gore-tex shell pants 

 Upper Body:
  __ Long sleeve, light-colored shirt for sun protection (for approach trek)
  __ Synthetic T-shirt
  __ 2 lightweight long underwear tops (e.g. Patagonia Capilene) 
  __ Expedition weight Capilene long underwear top
  __ 200-weight fleece jacket
  __ 300-weight fleece jacket 
  __ Expedition down Parka with thick insulated hood
  __ Gore-tex shell jacket with hood 

  Hands:
  __ 1 pair polypro thin liner gloves (e.g. midweight Patagonia Capilene)
  __ 1 pair medium weight fleece gloves (e.g Marmot Windstopper glove) 
  __ 1 pair Primaloft thick gloves (e.g. Marmot Randonee ski glove)
  __ 1 pair overmittens (e.g. OR Alti Mitts)

  Head:
  __ Fleece hat 
  __ Balaclava
  __ Baseball cap with bandanna
  __ Prescription Glacier glasses
  __ Regular prescription glasses as backup 
  __ Ski goggles (make sure Regular prescription glasses fit inside goggles) 
  __ Headlamp with spare bulbs and several extra batteries

  Sleeping gear: 
  __ 1 down/synthetic sleeping bag (rated to -20 F)
  __ 3/4 or full length Thermarest pad (bring repair kit) 
  __ 1 full length closed cell foam pad (e.g. Ridgerest)

  Packs: 
  __ Internal frame pack (at least 5,000+ cubic inches) 
  __ Day pack for approach hike (optional)
  __ 1 large (7,500+ cu.in.) duffel bag for gear, transport on mules 
  __ 1 medium duffel bag to store belongings in Mendoza (w/ padlock)

  Eating utensils: 
  __ 2 Lexan spoons 
  __ Plastic bowl (2-3 cup capacity)
  __ 16 oz Insulated mug with lid 

  Entertainment:
  __ Book(s), journal & mechanical pencil

  Personals:
  __ Pocket knife
  __ 3 one-quart Nalgene water bottles
  __ 1 or 2 water bottle insulators (e.g. OR insulated cover)
  __ Sunblock (SPF 40+)
  __ Lip balm (SPF 30) 
  __ Ear plugs
  __ Small towel and biodegradable soap 
  __ Toothbrush
  __ Toilet paper (3 rolls)
  __ Pee bottle
  __ Thermos (0.5-liter or 1-liter)
  __ Camera/film
  __ Hand & toe chemical warmers 

Last Update: January 19, 2005
By Miguel Forjan
Email: [email protected]

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