Master Gear List

Caveat: This is the comprehensive, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink list that probably applies to a very small percentage of people. It is for those who plan on doing enough trekking and mountaineering in East Africa to make the purchase (rather than rental of) such equipment an intelligent choice. It presumes that your maximum time period in the alpine wilderness will be 10 days.

An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is optional, though recommended (see individual gear items for discussion).


Footwear

• Leather Hiking Boots
• Gaiters
  
• Camp Shoes
• Thin Socks (2 pair)
• Thick Socks (3-5 pair)
• Boot Grease

Lower Body Clothing

• Long Underwear Bottoms
• Wind Pants (*)
  
• Waterproof Pants
  
• Pile Trousers (*)
  
• Hiking Pants
• Underwear (3-5 pair)
  

Upper Body Clothing

• Long Underwear Top
  
• 2nd Warm Layer
  
• 3rd Warm Layer
• Vest (*)
• Windproof Jacket (*)
• Waterproof Jacket
  
• Gloves
• Glove Shells
• Pile Cap
• Sun Hat

Camping Gear

• Tent
  
• Footprint for Tent (*)
  
• Sleeping Bag (w/stuff sack)
  
• Sleeping Bag Liner
• Mattress (w/repair kit if inflatable)
  
• Chair Converter for Mattress (*)
  
• Stove (w/cleaning kit)
• Fuel Bottles
• Cookware
• Thermos, Bowl & Spoon
• Lighter
• Headlamp
  

Backpack

• 4500-5500 cubic inch capacity backpack
• Detachable Daypack (*)
  
• Rain Cover (*)
  
• Hydration System (*)

Miscellany

• Watch
• Leatherman, or at least a collapsible knife
• Sunglasses (w/case)
• Chapstick
  
• Sunscreen
• Towel
• Shorts
• Mosquito Net (*) and Repellent
• Compass
• Water Bottles (2)
• Water Container (for camp kitchen & storage)
• Water Filter or Purification Tablets
  
• Bungie Cord
• Toiletries