Equipment on me or held in daypack watch bandana journal in plastic bag with pen camera in carrying case with belt clip extra film (flash cards) and camera batteries sunglasses in case (glacier glasses) ziploc bag with toothbrush, paste and chapstick LED headlamp wallet with all non-essential cards removed waterproof map of area vaccination certificate, photocopy of passport, family/friend pictures and extra passport photos in plastic bag sunblock (SPF 50) in extra ziploc bag (in case it leaks) hand sanitizer (Purell or equivalent) prayer beads leather snap-on nose guard for summit day (intense sun) swiss army pocketknife light fleece jacket with full front zipper light rain jacket/windbreaker with hood one-quart nalgene (gatorade tastes better, powerade healthier) plastic pack cover toilet paper in ziploc bag spare glasses in case (in case contact lenses fail) small gaiters (not used) sun hat with large brim and cape gloves (fingerless optional) pile hat ziploc bag with partial first-aid supplies: - moleskin - hand wipes - contact lens fluid and case - vitamins - painkillers (ibuprofen and excedrin) - rolaids - neosporin - extra flashlight batteries - band-aids - Labiosan burned lip treatment - earplugs - rubber gloves (for treating others) - Sudafed - Immodium A-D - Dramamine (for airplane travel) - rehydration salt packets - signal mirror - safety pins Equipment list for big trekking bag Boots Tevas (sandals) light camp shoes (moccasins) sleeping bag (provided) tent (provided and carried separately) down jacket in stuff sack (provided) sleeping sheet (provided) ensolite sleeping pad (provided and carried separately) thermarest (3/4 length guide-lite) trekking poles 300wt fleece jacket with underarm zips ski goggles for windy, dusty days small Z-rest sitting pad (never used) light polartec shirt fanny pack for small trips into town inflatable "U" shaped travel pillow pee bottle trash compactor bags to keep everything dry extra gloves waterproof overmitts swimsuit (for hot springs) four synthetic hiking shirts two cotton t-shirts (for sleeping or camp) long underwear pants four pair underwear (boxer briefs to prevent chafing) two pair trekking pants six pair Ultimax socks (blisterproof!) waterproof rain pants with full side zips thick goretex pants with full side zips insect repellent (not used) small film cannister of Vaseline for chafing (double bag in ziplocs!) mosquito head net (not used) balaclava face shield, scarf or neck warmer four rolls of toilet paper (sneezing, toilet use, cleaning) large ziploc bag with medical supplies and repair kit (not really needed because World Expeditions had it all) - 3-minute epoxy - Ciproflaxin - Pain Killers (ibuprofen, excedrin, tylenol) - Moleskin - Medical tape - Moist towlette wipes Toilet bag with: - deodorant - hairbrush - charged battery powered electric shaver - earplugs (snoring anyone or barking dogs) - Campsuds biodegradable soap (very useful!) - BodyGlide anti-chafing compound stick - sewing kit - nail clippers - extra pens for journal writing Equipment left at Hotel: Passport Airline tickets extra money change of clean clothes hotel bag