Extreme equipment list | In addition to the basic equipment listand applicable discipline lists,
you will need the follow specific equipment for extreme conditions.
High altitude hiking(Mt. Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro trails)
- Mediumweight waterproof warm hiking shoes (NOT plastic double boots)
- Lightweight hiking shoes for nighttime and emergency day use
- Sleeping bag rated to -12 Celsius (10 Farenheit)
- Waterproof breathable shell jacket
- Waterproof breathable pants with full-length side zips
- Waterproof backpack cover or inner bags.
- Insulated parka (down or synthetic)
- Synthetic long underwear - two shirts and one bottom
- Pure wool socks (3 pairs)
- Sock liners to wick away moisture
- Ski gloves (waterproof) and light inner gloves
- Wool mittens with an overmitten
- Balaclava / Wool stocking hat
- Diamox for altitude acclimatization(125mg tabs)
- Wristwatch with alarm
- Insulated water bottle / cover
- Good headlamp with two sets of new batteries
- Xtra dark sungkasses with side cover
- High energy emergency snack food
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