Aconcagua Equipment List

Clothing:

Base Layers:
- Tops: Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew
- Bottoms: Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis Leggings
Mid Layers:
- Tops: The North Face TKA Glacier Pullover
- Bottoms: Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible Pants
Insulating Layers:
- Jackets: Arc'teryx Atom LT Hooded Insulated Jacket
- Pants: Outdoor Research Cirque II Pants
Shell Layers:
- Jacket: Mountain Hardwear Exposure/2 Gore-Tex Pro Jacket
- Pants: Arc'teryx Beta AR Pants
Insulated Parka:
- The North Face Himalayan Parka
Gloves:
- Liner Gloves: Black Diamond Lightweight Screentap Gloves
- Medium-weight Gloves: Outdoor Research Arete Gloves
- Mountaineering Gloves: Black Diamond Guide Gloves
Mittens:
- Outdoor Research Alti Mitts
Hats:
- Beanie: Smartwool Merino 250 Cuffed Beanie
- Balaclava: Black Diamond Midweight Balaclava
- Sun Hat: Outdoor Research Sombriolet Sun Hat
Gaiters:
- Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters
Socks:
- Mountaineering Socks: Darn Tough Mountaineering Extra Cushion Socks
- Liner Socks: Injinji Liner Crew Toe Socks
Boots:
- La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX Mountaineering Boots
Sunglasses:
- Julbo Explorer 2.0 Sunglasses
Goggles:
- Oakley Flight Deck Goggles
Face Protection:
- Buff Original Multifunctional Headwear

Gear and Equipment:

Backpack:
- Osprey Xenith 88 Backpack
Sleeping Bag:
- The North Face Inferno -40 Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad:
- Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm Sleeping Pad
Trekking Poles:
- Black Diamond Distance Z Trekking Poles
Headlamp:
- Petzl Actik Core Headlamp
Water Bottles:
- Nalgene Wide Mouth Water Bottles
Water Purification:
- MSR Guardian Water Purifier
Climbing Harness:
- Black Diamond Couloir Harness
Crampons:
- Petzl Sarken Crampons
Ice Axe:
- Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe
Helmet:
- Petzl Sirocco Climbing Helmet
Carabiners:
- Black Diamond Positron Carabiners
Climbing Rope:
- Sterling Evolution Velocity Climbing Rope
Prusik Cord:
- Sterling Tech Tape Prusik Cord
Snow Anchors:
- Black Diamond Snow Pickets
Belay Device:
- Petzl Grigri+ Belay Device
Ascender:
- Petzl Ascension Ascender
Descender:
- Black Diamond ATC Guide Belay Device

Camping and Cooking Gear:

Tent:
- MSR Remote 2 Tent
Stove:
- MSR WhisperLite International Stove
Cookware:
- GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Camper Cookset
Utensils:
- Snow Peak Titanium Spork
Water Bladder:
- Platypus Big Zip EVO Reservoir
Portable Water Filter:
- Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter System
Camping Pillow:
- Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow Premium

Personal Items and Miscellaneous:

Sunscreen:
- Sun Bum Original Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Lip Balm:
- Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm
Toiletries:
- Sea to Summit Wilderness Wash
Medications:
- Acetazolamide (Diamox) for altitude sickness prevention (consult a doctor)
First Aid Kit:
- Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Comprehensive Kit
Map and Compass:
- Suunto MC-2 Compass
Camera:
- Sony Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Camera
Power Bank:
- Anker PowerCore 26800 Portable Charger
Cash and Identification:
- A secure money belt and a waterproof document holder
Personal Documents:
- Passport, permits, and travel insurance details
Repair Supplies:
- Gear Aid Tenacious Tape Repair Tape
Book or Entertainment:
- Kindle Paperwhite Waterproof E-Reader
Trash Bags:
- REI Co-op Durable Stuff Sack
Travel Adapter:
- EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter

When selecting gear from the provided list, keep in mind that personal preferences and requirements may vary. Thoroughly research and choose equipment that aligns with your specific needs. Before embarking on your Aconcagua expedition, ensure that all gear is properly tested, fitted, and in good condition. It is also advisable to consult experienced climbers or expedition organizers for any additional or specialized gear recommendations. Prioritize safety throughout your journey, and best of luck in reaching the summit of Aconcagua!

Aconcagua Normal Route

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