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The Essential Packing List for Mountain Climbing

If you want to take a break from reading great blog posts online, then you’ve got to get to the great outdoors. One of the most liberating experiences you can have is to go mountain climbing.

The USA has no shortage of beautiful mountain peaks and ranges. But before you set foot on them, you’ve got to have your mountaineering equipment ready.

But what are the best equipment options for an upcoming mountaineering expedition?

Here’s what you should have on your equipment checklist:

Walkie-Talkies

Let’s say you want to do something really adventurous such as climb Kilimanjaro

This is an expedition that will require a huge team. There are times when you might get lost or lose a team member who’s falling behind. You might need help after an injury or just general exhaustion.

Walkie-talkies are perfect for communicating when something goes wrong. The harder the mountain range is, the more you’ll need to depend on them.

Navigation

Next, you want to get a few navigation tools to help you explore the mountain. This is especially crucial if you’re exploring a mountain range such as the Rockies.

You should have a navigation and maps app on your smartphone. Even in the deepest mountain ranges in the USA, you might still get a decent Wi-Fi connection. 

Make sure you understand how these GPS apps work. Test them out in your locale to become comfortable with them. However, you can’t always depend on a GPS app.

You must also bring analog navigation materials. Make sure you always bring at least 2 copies of a map of the mountain range. If you’re traveling with a group, each group member should have at least 2 copies.

You’ll also need to bring a compass rose with you. You can also bring wands and pendulums to help point you in the right direction.

Kitchen, Food, and Beverages

You’ll have to expect to spend hours or even days when you’re hiking or trekking a mountain.

First, make sure you take as much water as you can. If you think you have enough, you likely don’t. Don’t hesitate to take an excess of water as you’ll feel more dehydrated than normal.

You should also take soda with you. Even if you don’t like drinking soda, it’s often great to drink Coca-Cola to deal with the hot sun. For colder weather, bring beer and whiskey along with you.

Of course, you should also bring tea bags and instant coffee with you. You’ll need to bring camphorb, matches, and lighters with you. You might also need to bring spare rags and other materials that you can burn. Make sure you also bring lighter fluid and gasoline with you.

To avoid any issues, make sure you also bring a fire blanket just in case you have difficulty putting out a flame when needed.

Now, let’s get on to the grub. Since it’s exhausting to climb or trek mountains, you’ll need to maintain your energy. Make sure you bring lots of protein along.

You can bring protein powder with you. But you should bring high-quality meat such as beef, pork, and chicken. Make sure you also bring fruit along with you to give you an extra boost of energy.

It’s also ideal to bring chocolates and other candy along with you. However, this should only be eaten in emergencies. If you have an excess of sugar, then you can get tired easily.

Clothing

Now let’s look at the clothing you’ll need to bring with you when climbing a mountain or trekking a range.

If traveling in a colder climate, make sure you always wear long underwear. Another option is to wear leggings or compression pants. Make sure you wear thick underwear and that you bring several pairs with you.

Make sure you have a thick jacket. It’s always best to have a hoodie. This protects your head against possible heavy rain or snowfall. If you’re traveling in colder weather, bring a ski mask along with you.

You might also want to bring 1 or 2 beanies. These are perfect to keep your head warm from cold weather. If trekking during the summer, you’ll absorb sweat.

Make sure to also bring long-sleeve t-shirts, jeans, hiking boots, and gloves. Sometimes, you might want to buy clothes once you’re near the mountain. The local shops will have the best clothing available for climbing a mountain.

Tools and Shelter

You might need to bring a few tools along with you. If you travel with a professional guide, they’ll likely have such tools.

Please make sure you research whether all tools are permitted in your locale before you bring them along. 

Bring at least one switchblade knife. This is crucial for opening packages or cutting through the foliage. In some places, you might, unfortunately, need to bring a gun.

Some mountains can attract dangerous animals so you might need to bring a gun to protect yourself. Consider bringing duct tape to fix any broken objects. You can also bring a repair kit to fix any equipment such as a stove, tent, etc.

Bring a few tents and sleeping bags with you. You should also bring a pillow as sleeping on a mountain floor is often uncomfortable. Bring an umbrella as rain is common among many mountain ranges.

If you bring this equipment to your mountain trip, you’ll be ready to embark on your journey. Make sure you share this with everyone else on your trip so that you can all be safe.

Go Mountain Climbing

Now you’re ready to go mountain climbing and you’ll have the correct equipment to have a comfortable experience.

Always bring walkie-talkies with you. These are crucial to communicate with your team. Also bring navigation tools with you, both analog and digital.

Bring an abundance of food, drinks, and kitchen supplies. This will give you the energy and survival you’ll need.

You must pack to remain warm and protected with your clothes. You want to also bring tools and shelter options so that you can protect yourself from emergencies.

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