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Here is a list of items that you can bring or consider to rent or buy from our tour operators.

>>Sun glasses (1)

>>walking sticks/poles (2)

>>expedition pack (1)

>>day pack (1)

>>sleeping bag (preferably rated to 0°) (1)

>>headlamp (1) - with spare bulb and extra batteries

>>camp towel (1)

>>pocket knife (1)

>>1quart water bottles-(3)

>>sun cream and lip balm

>>travel wallet (1)

>>camera

>>extra batteries (8)

>>leather hiking boots (with waterproof) (1 pair)

>>tennis shoes or light hikers (1 pair)

>>wool or polypro socks - medium/heavyweight (2 pairs)

>>sun hat (1)

>>balaclava (1)

>>gaiters (1)

>>films (8 or more)

>>energy bars (8)

>>other snacks, energy gel and beef jerky (energy gel is best for the summit day) (4)

>>Anti-malaria medicines (doses)

>>Cipro (GI, general antibiotic) (doses)

>>Diamox (altitude) (doses)

>>iodine/water purification tabs (1 bottle)-Note: the chef may also boil water on hike

>>headache medicine (as needed)

>>Imodium (diarrhea medicine) (as needed)

>>Pepto or Antacid (Rolaids) rolls (stomach acid medicine) (as needed)

>>Cold/Flu tabs (as needed)

>>polypro shirt, sock liners and underwear (2 of each)

>>polypro long underwear (top & bottom) (1)

>>hiking shorts (1)

>>moleskin for blisters (at least 3 sheets)

>>HandWipes (as needed)

>>hiking pants (1)

>>wool or fleece sweater/pull-over (2)

>>rain/wind-proof (Goretex) shell jacket (1)

>>insulated rain/wind (Goretex) climbing pants (1)

>>wool or fleece gloves - medium weight (1)

>>wind/waterproof gloves -- heavy weight (1)

>>wool or synthetic stocking cap - windproof (1)

>>Band-Aids (as needed)

>>Locks for baggage (as needed)