Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Climbing Checklist

Equipment is one of the most essential gadgets that you'll need in the climb. Bringing right equipment will bring such comfort and avoid such miserable life in the mountain.

ESSENTIALS:

-Money: Bring with provisions as a backup.

-Cellphone or Communication gadgets:Bring along extra batteries

-ID:Any recent ID

-Whistle: Should always be worn during the climb

-Hiking Boots/Sandals: Some prepare sandals as they are extremely light but there are cases that shoes are more advisable as it gives more support.

-Backpack: Large enough to contain all your gears and provisions. Make sure they are sturdy enough to endure heavy loads and they are comfortable at back.

-Lighter or Matches: 3 sets and waterproof individually.

-Flashlight/Headlamp: Always bring extra batteries and extra units as backup. Add thin layer of petroleum jelly on the joints that you think water will sip through.

-Swiss Knife: For convenience and protection.

-Trail Water: Depends on destination, must be on accessible during trekking.

-Poncho(Disposable Raincoat): Incase of sudden rainfall.

-Jackets/Windbreaker: Cold protection.

-Water Containers: Pack outside the waterproofing.

-Messkit/Spoon/Fork: Be sure they are light.

-Plastic Bags/Ziplocks/Garbage Bags

GROUP EQUIPMENTS:

-Tent: Bring light and durable ones.

-Stove: Bring portable ones.

-Groundsheet: Serves as waterproof barrier between tent and ground.

-Jungle Bolo: Bring with the locking sheaths for safety and keep it inside the bag. Standard of 12inch size

-Camping Lamp: Bring extra fuel/battery

-Trowel: Choose the ligthest one

-Map & Compass

-Rope*

-Carab/Hadware(Rockclimbing equipments)*

*Depends on the destination if you will be needing said, usually in Minor climb there are no such requirements.

CLOTHES AND SLEEPING GEAR: Bring clothes that are suitable for the climate and characteristics of the mountain. Always bring Sleeping pad and bag.

FOOD PROVISION

SURVIVAL KIT/EMERGENCY RATION

FIRST AID KIT

TOILETRIES

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