Gear
Recommended gear for your next climb
Learn what to bring on your next highpointing journey.
Unless you're summitting Rainier or Denali, you won't need everything on this list. Consider weather, trail conditions, and the highpoint itself when packing your gear.
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That said, we only recommend products that we've personally used on highpoint climbs.
Clothing
- Liner socks
- Moisture-wicking T-shirt
- Sun hoodie
- Neck gaiter
- Liner gloves
- Balaclava
- Wool hiking socks
- Warm hat
- Insulated gloves
- Fleece pants
- Soft shell mountaineering pants
- Hard shell rain pants
- Long-sleeve T-shirt
- Lightweight fleece jacket
- Insulated jacket
- Hard shell rain jacket
- Soft shell jacket
- Gaiters
Footwear
- Hiking boots
- Trail shoes
- Sandals (or Crocs)
- Crampon-compatible boots
Food & Hydration
- Energy gels
- Energy bars
- Dehydrated meals
- Electrolyte mix
- Water bottles
- Iodine tablets
- Water filter
Cookware
- Small, quick-dry towel
- Backpacking stove
- Fuel
- Cookset
- Dishes/bowls
- Utensils (or a spork)
- Biodegradable soap
- Insulated mug/cup
- Collapsible water container
- Hang bag with 50' of nylon rope
- Bear canister
Sanitation
- Hand sanitizer
- Hand/sanitation trowel
- Toilet paper in a plastic bag
- Blue bag/sanitation bag
- Wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste and floss
Safety
- Bear spray
- Bear bell
- Lighter and matches
- First-aid kit
- Fire starter
- Two itineraries
- Whistle
- Signaling mirror
Sun & Bug Protection
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- SPF lip balm
- Insect repellant
Navigation
- GPS app (such as AllTrails)
- Map
- Compass
- Battery pack
Tools
- Daypack
- Backpack and rain cover
- Duct tape strips
- Knife
- Multi-tool
- Trekking poles
- Headlamp
- Batteries
Shelter
- Emergency blanket
- Bivy bag
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pads
- Inflatable pillow
Mountaineering Gear
- Helmet
- Harness
- Ropes
- Locking carabiners
- Non-locking carabiners
- Belay/rappel device
- Prusik cords
- Microspikes
- Crampons
- Ice axe
- Folding shovel
- Probe
- Ski goggles
- Glacier glasses