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Required Item	Description	Recommended Products
Clothing and Apparel
Base Layers	Moisture-wicking layers for temperature regulation.	Icebreaker 260 Tech Top, Smartwool Merino 250, Patagonia Capilene Midweight
Insulated Jacket	Lightweight, warm layer for colder conditions.	The North Face Summit L3, Arc'teryx Atom LT, Rab Microlight Alpine
Hardshell Jacket	Waterproof and breathable outer layer.	Outdoor Research Foray, Black Diamond Helio Active, Arc'teryx Beta AR
Down Jacket	Highly compressible insulation for extreme cold.	Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer, Feathered Friends Eos, Rab Neutrino Pro
Softshell Pants	Durable, breathable pants for mobility.	Arc'teryx Gamma LT, Outdoor Research Ferrosi, Mammut Runbold
Hardshell Pants	Waterproof pants for protection against elements.	Arc'teryx Beta AR, Black Diamond Helio Active, Outdoor Research Cirque II
Mountaineering Boots	Insulated boots for warmth and stability.	La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX, Scarpa Phantom 6000, Lowa Weisshorn GTX
Gaiters	Protection for boots against snow and debris.	Outdoor Research Crocodile, Black Diamond Apex, Rab Latok Alpine
Climbing Helmet	Head protection for potential rockfall.	Petzl Boreo, Black Diamond Half Dome, Mammut Wall Rider
Balaclava	Full-face coverage for extreme cold.	Outdoor Research Ninjaclava, Black Diamond BD Balaclava, Arc'teryx RHO LTW
Goggles	Eye protection against wind, snow, and UV rays.	Julbo Explorer 2.0, Smith I/O Mag, Oakley Flight Deck
Glacier Glasses	Sunglasses designed for high-altitude glare.	Julbo Vermont Classic, Bollé Nevada, Native Eyewear Kodiak
Climbing Essentials
Ice Axe	Essential for balance and self-arrest on slopes.	Black Diamond Raven Pro, Petzl Summit Evo, Grivel Air Tech Evolution
Crampons	Traction devices for icy and snowy terrain.	Petzl Vasak, Black Diamond Serac, Grivel G12
Harness	Safety attachment for roped sections.	Arc'teryx AR-395a, Black Diamond Couloir, Petzl Adjama
Carabiners	Connectors for various climbing equipment.	Black Diamond Positron, Petzl Attache, DMM Phantom
Trekking Poles	Assist in stability and reduce impact on knees.	Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork, Leki Micro Vario Carbon AS, REI Co-op Flash Carbon
Sleeping Gear
Sleeping Bag	Insulation for a comfortable night's sleep.	Western Mountaineering Kodiak MF, The North Face Inferno -20F, Rab Neutrino 1200
Sleeping Pad	Insulation and comfort from the cold ground.	Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm, Exped DownMat XP 9, NEMO Tensor Insulated
Compression Sack	Reduces sleeping bag volume for easy packing.	Sea to Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack, Outdoor Research Ultralight Compression Sack, Granite Gear eVent
Technical Gear
First Aid Kit	Basic medical supplies for emergencies.	Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series, REI Co-op Backpacker, Surviveware Small First Aid Kit
Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)	Emergency signal device for location tracking.	ACR ResQLink 400, Garmin inReach Mini, SPOT Gen4
Two-Way Radio	Communication in remote areas and emergencies.	Garmin Rino 755t, Motorola T600 H2O Talkabout, BaoFeng BF-F8HP
Miscellaneous
Headlamp	Essential for visibility in the dark.	Black Diamond Spot, Petzl Actik, Goal Zero Torch 250
Multitool	Versatile tool for various situations.	Leatherman Wave Plus, Gerber Center-Drive, Victorinox SwissTool
Water Bottles	Hydration is key; durable bottles for water storage.	Hydro Flask Wide Mouth, Nalgene Wide Mouth, CamelBak Chute Mag
Insulated Mug	Enjoy hot beverages at high altitudes.	Yeti Rambler 14oz, Hydro Flask Insulated Coffee Mug, GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacker Mug

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