Climbing Equipment

Personal Items

Many of the following items are optional; tailor the list to suit your personal needs.

Toiletries

Many of the following items are optional and specific to travel; tailor the list to suit your personal needs.

  • Toothbrush (travel size)
  • Toothpaste (travel size)
  • Toilet paper
  • Personal wipes
  • Women’s hygiene items
  • Pee bottle
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
  • Lip balm (SPF 30 or higher)
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Biodegradable soap
  • Deodorant
  • Dental floss
  • Razor and shaving cream
  • Skin lotion
  • Spare eyeglasses or contact lenses
  • Prescription medications; medications for traveler’s diarrhea, altitude sickness, malaria

Food

Guide companies generally provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinking water during your climb. You’ll want to add to this by bringing snacks, drink mixes and energy foods. Check with your guide company to see what food is provided.