Gear

Packs

20L compressible daypack

Carharrt fanny pack

Money belt

Dry bags (3)

Simple dry bags are one of the most useful items for organization.

Toiletry pack

Roll-able, hang-able, durable. The toiletry pack contains any small items I will need on a daily basis- including toiletries but also clothespins & paracord (for drying laundry) and other little tools.

First aid bag

This thing is jampacked with all of the wide-reaching precautions of my weeks of obsessing over it. Check out my “first-aid” post for more details.

Clothes

Shoes

Asolo Agent Evo Men’s Hiking Shoes. Waterproof low-tops. I hate the lack of breathability in waterproof shoes… but considering I will be in Nepal during monsoon season this seems nice. At least the Asolos are light, with a wide toe-box and will dry quickly.

Merino shirts (4)

Two lightweight short sleeves and two midweight long sleeves- all Icebreaker brand. I’ll layer the long sleeves for the coldest alpine conditions. This merino fabric is actually incredible- it basically absorbs no moisture and what it does evaporates very quickly. Hanging it in the air for a half day often gets rid of the smell entirely.  

Light mid-layer north face jacket

Camping poncho

Light and packs down to the size of a tennis ball. Picked this over a rain jacket for it’s lightness.

Climbing pants (2)

Two pairs of the same Prana climbing pants.

Socks/underwear

Shorts/bathing suit

Beanie, cap

Gloves

N95 masks

Glasses, sunglasses

Camping

Just kidding- I cut all my camping gear to save weight. Nixed the hammock, pad, & sleeping bag. Maybe I’ll pick up a blanket in the markets of Rajasthan.

First-Aid

Gloves

Tweezers

Superglue

Surprisingly effective medical tool for forming a hard barrier on tape & even closing wounds.

Medical tape

Sunscreen

Neosporin

Chapstick

Antiseptic wipes & alcohol

Band-Aids

Sterile dressings 

Sterile gauze (4×4)

Medical tape

Moleskin

For blisters on feet

Iodine 

water purification

Rehydration salts

Immodium

anti-diarrhea

Dramamine 

anti-nausea

Lactase

Ibuprofen

Baby aspirin

For mild acute mountain sickness, I guess

Sudafed

Cough drops

suture kit

Been practicing on a clementine… hopefully this doesn’t come into play

Novocain & needles

For numbing during suturing

Amoxicillin & Bactrim Antibiotics

Diamox

Preventative medication for high altitude pulmonary or cerebral edema. Other preventative measures include good hydration, good cardio, and a diet high in carbohydrates.

Electronics

Computer

Phone

Kindle

Headphones

Battery

Chargers

Universal port

Surge protector

Debated this one because it probably won’t be actually needed and it is quite heavy. Ended up with a 900 joule surge protector in what is probably over-cautiousness for my computer… but you never know with those Indian electrical grids

Tools

Water filter

4 Liter Platypus water filter with a two micron pass

Journal & pens

Clothespins & line

I expect most of my clothes-washing to be done in the shower and my clothes-drying on a line of paracord.

Compass

Leatherman multi-tool

Binoculars

Paracord

Headlamp

Cheap caribers (3)

Padlocks (4)

Two small combination-locks for my bag, and two big brass padlocks for hostel lockers.

Lighter (2)

Tape

Documents

Passport, vaccine records, immigration forms, etc.

Toiletries

Hairbrush

Toothbrush

Floss

Razor & shaving cream

Deodorant

Nail clipper

Comb

Soap

Equipment

All of the following to be picked up on the subcontinent:

Rope

Crampons

Ice axe

Trekking poles

Climbing equipment to be brought by Natalie…