Equipment List
Having the right equipment, or not, can make or break a trip or climb. I’ve put together some comprehensive equipment lists to help you prepare and pack. Please get in touch if you’re unsure if equipment is appropriate or not, or before you go and buy something new. Also, check out my Recommended Shops for sound advice.
Equipment List
Rock Climbing
Helmet
Harness
Climbing shoes
Chalk bag
Belay device & krab
Large screwgate krab
2 small screwgate krab
2 snapgate krabs
120cm sling
Nut key
2 prussiks
Rucsac (35L minimum)
Lightweight waterproofs
T-shirt
Climbing trousers
Fleece jumper or lightweight softshell jacket
Lightweight belay jacket
Socks and undies (obvs!)
Sun hat
Beanie
Lightweight gloves
Approach shoes
Water bottle
Food
Sunglasses
Sunscreen (30 SPF minimum)
Personal 1st aid kit & medication
Mobile phone
Head torch & batteries
Equipment List
Winter Climbing
Helmet
Harness
Ice axes with springer leash
Crampons
Belay device & locking krab
Large locking krab
2 small locking krab
2 snapgate krabs
120cm sling
2 prussiks
Rucsac (35L minimum)
Winter waterproofs
Baselayer top (longsleeve) & bottoms
Fleece midlayer or softshell jacket
Heavyweight belay jacket
Socks and undies (obvs!)
Beanie
Lightweight gloves
Waterproof climbing gloves
B3 mountain boot
Gaiters
Flask
Food
Sunglasses
Ski goggles
Sunscreen (30 SPF minimum)
Personal 1st aid kit & medication
Mobile phone
Head torch & batteries
Equipment List
Alpinism
Helmet
Harness
Ice axe/s
Crampons
Belay device & locking krab
Large locking krab
2 small locking krab
2 snapgate krabs
120cm sling
2 prussiks
PAS
Ice screw (16cm minimum)
Rucsac (35L minimum)
Lightweight waterproofs
Baselayer t-shirt short & long
Fleece midlayer or softshell jacket
Lightweight belay jacket
Socks and undies (obvs!)
Beanie
Lightweight leather gloves
Waterproof heavyweight gloves
B2/3 mountain boot
Ankle gaiters
Water bottle, bladder &/or flask
Food
Sunglasses (Cat 4 essential)
Ski goggles
Sunscreen (50 SPF)
Personal 1st aid kit & medication
Mobile phone
Head torch & batteries
Walking pole/s
Sleeping bag liner
Lightweight sleeping bag (2 season)
Foam or inflatable mat
Earplugs
Battery charger & cables
Toothbrush & paste
Insurance documents
Passport
Creditcards & money
Equipment List
Lift Access Skiing (*including glacier or technical descents)
Skis
Poles
Ski strap
*Skins
*Ski crampons
Helmet
*Ice axe
*Crampons
*Harness
*Belay device & locking krab
*Large locking krab)
*2 small locking krabs)
*2 snapgate krabs)
*120cm sling)
*2 prussiks/ tibloc/ micro traxion)
*PAS)
*Ice screw (16cm minimum))
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Shovel
Rucsac (25L minimum)
Waterproof top & bottoms
Baselayer top & bottoms
Fleece or synthetic insulation midlayer
Insulation jacket with hood
Socks and undies (obvs!)
Beanie
Buff or face mask
Waterproof warm gloves
Ski boots
Water bottle, bladder &/or flask
Food
Sunglasses (Cat 4 essential)
Ski goggles (ideally with mix of lenses)
Sunscreen (50 SPF)
Personal 1st aid kit & medication
Mobile phone
Head torch & batteries
Insurance documents
Passport
Creditcards & money
Equipment List
Ski Touring
Skis
Poles
Ski straps
Skins
Ski crampons
Helmet
Harness
Belay device & locking krab
Large locking krab
2 small locking krabs
2 snapgate krabs
120cm sling
2 prussiks/ tibloc/ micro traxion
PAS
Lightweight ice axe
Lightweight crampons
Ice screw (16cm minimum)
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Probe
Shovel
Rucsac (35L minimum)
Waterproof top & bottoms
Baselayer top & bottoms
Fleece or synthetic insulation midlayer
Insulation jacket with hood
Socks and undies (obvs!)
Beanie
Buff or face mask
Lightweight leather gloves
Waterproof warm gloves
Ski boots
Water bottle, bladder &/or flask
Food
Sunglasses (Cat 4 essential)
Ski goggles (ideally with mix of lenses)
Sunscreen (50 SPF)
Personal 1st aid kit & medication
Mobile phone
Head torch & batteries
Sleeping bag liner
Ear plugs
Toothbrush & paste
Insurance documents
Passport
Creditcards & money
