Tier 1 — Moderate Treks
Peaks up to 3,500–4,000 m

Footwear
☐ Waterproof trekking boots (broken in)
☐ Camp shoes / sandals
☐ Wool or synthetic socks (3–4 pairs)
☐ Sock liners (optional, prevents blisters)
☐ Gaiters (for mud, scree, light snow)

Clothing
Base layers
☐ Merino or synthetic top (1)
☐ Merino or synthetic bottom (1)

Mid & insulation
☐ Fleece or light mid layer
☐ Insulated jacket (down)

Outer shell
☐ Waterproof / breathable shell jacket
☐ Waterproof shell pants

Trekking wear
☐ Trekking pants (1–2)
☐ Shorts or convertible pants
☐ T-shirts / hiking shirts (2–3)

Head & hands
☐ Sun hat / cap
☐ Warm beanie
☐ Buff or neck gaiter
☐ Liner gloves
☐ Insulated gloves

Pack
☐ Backpack 20-25 L with rain cover\
☐ Duffle bag 70 L with rain cover
☐ Trekking poles (collapsible)
☐ Sleeping bag liner

Navigation, Light & Safety
☐ Headlamp + spare batteries
☐ Whistle
☐ First aid kit (personal)
☐ Power bank + cables

Sun & Hydration
☐ Sunglasses (Cat 3)
☐ Sunscreen SPF 50+
☐ Lip balm with SPF
☐ Water bottles or bladder (2–3 L total)
☐ Water purification (filter, tablets, or UV)
☐ Electrolyte tablets / powder

Personal & Misc
☐ Quick-dry towel
☐ Toiletries
☐ Hand sanitizer
☐ Hand and toe warmers
☐ Snacks / energy bars
☐ Passport, ID, 2 passport photos, cash
☐ Travel insurance docs
☐ Doctor’s medical certificate

Tier 2 — High-Altitude Expeditions
Pack everything from Tier 1, then add or upgrade the items below.

Footwear
☐ Double mountaineering boots, B3 rated
☐ Heavyweight mountaineering socks (2–3 pairs)
☐ Vapor barrier liner socks (extreme cold)

Clothing
☐ Expedition down jacket (800+ fill, hooded)
☐ Down or synthetic insulated pants / salopettes
☐ Heavyweight base layers (top + bottom)

Hands
☐ Expedition mitts
☐ Insulated mountaineering gloves
☐ Lightweight liner gloves (spare)

Head & eyes
☐ Glacier glasses (Cat 4, with side shields)
☐ Ski/mountaineering goggles
☐ Balaclava or face mask

Technical Climbing Hardware
☐ Crampons
☐ Ice axe
☐ Climbing harness
☐ Climbing helmet

Pack
☐ Duffle bag 80–120 L
☐ Sleeping bag (comfort rating −20 °C or colder)
☐ Closed-cell foam pad
☐ Compression sacks

Altitude & Health
☐ Diamox / acetazolamide (consult doctor)
☐ Comprehensive first aid kit
☐ Personal medications
☐ Hand and toe warmers
☐ Thermos flask (1 L)
☐ Pee bottle (1 L wide-mouth, marked)

Power & Electronics
☐ Extra power banks / Solar charger
☐ Spare headlamp
☐ Camera with spare batteries (kept warm)

Documents & Logistics
☐ Climbing permit / TIMS card
☐ Travel + high-altitude rescue insurance
☐ Emergency contact card
☐ Cash in small denominations

Quick Tips
Test all gear on a shorter trek before committing to a long expedition.
The down jackets, boots, sleeping bags, camping and technical gears can be rented out.
Pack heaviest items close to your back and centered for best load carry.
Always keep one set of dry layers reserved exclusively for sleeping.