MEMBERSHIP - EQUIPMENT LISTS
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Equipment Lists
Required items must be brought by each individual on each mission.
Desirable items should be seriously considered by each individual. Use your good judgement on what should be left at base camp and what should be carried. Unit equipment will be added as needed.
REQUIRED DESIRABLE OPTIONAL
| Large pack for - personal & Unit gear
| Insect repellent
| Extra flashlight
| | Sleeping bag
| Climbing rope
| Extra medical equipment
| | Insulation pad
| Nylon cord 25-50 ft.
| Vapor barriers
| | Bivouac sack
| Camera & film
| Rucksack
| | Compass
| Binoculars
| Can opener
| | Matches, in waterproof case
| Tent, poles & cord
| Change of clothes at base camp
| | Headlamp
| Soap, toothbrush, etc.
| Aerial flare kit
| | Extra batteries (1 set)
| Extra climbing gear
| Strobe light
| | Extra bulb
| Avalanche probe
| Signal Mirror
| | Water, 1 qt. minimum
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| Ground sheet, waterproof
| | Food, 3 days
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| Avalanche beacon
| | Notebook & Pencil
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| Altimeter
| | First aid kit, personal
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| Water treatment
| | Sunscreen/Lip balm
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| Duffle Bag to hold extra gear
| | Whistle
| | Candle
| | Toilet paper
| | Pocket knife
| | Cup & spoon
| | Stove & fuel
| | Cook kit or pot
| | Climbing harness
| | Belay device
| | Rappel device
| | Carabiners, 4 (1 - locking)
| | Nylon runners, 3 (1 - 18' long)
| | Rescue pulley, 1
| | Prusik slings or mechanical ascenders, 3
| | Snow shovel
| | Ice Axe
| | Crampons
| | Snowshoes or X/C skis (winter)
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Clothing:
| REQUIRED | DESIRABLE | OPTIONAL
| | Climbing Helmet
| Bandana
| Light booties
| | Hat or Balaclava
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| Spare gloves
| | Eye protection, sun/wind
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| Lightweight hiking boots
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| - Layers upper/lower:
- Under -- wicking
- Insulation -- wool/synthetic
- Shell -- rain/wind/snow
| | Mittens/gloves
| | Socks (layers)
| | Mountain boots
| | Extra insulating layer(s)
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