Never Stop Climbing

This is an evolving list of the more significant components of my gear collection. Much of this will be used for our April climbs. I also recommend checking out Alan Arnette’s excellent gear round-up.

Insulation
Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Jacket

Shells
Top – Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Parka
Bottom – Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Bib

Middle Layers
Top – REI Power Stretch Half-Zip

Base Layers
Top – REI Heavyweight MTS Long-Sleeve Crew
Bottom – REI Heavyweight MTS Bottoms

Gloves
REI Switchback Gloves
Black Diamond Mercury Mitts

Head
Seirus Quick Clava
Teotepec Buff

Eyes
Julbo – Dolgan
Oakley Proven OTG Goggles

Socks
Liner – Smartwool Merino Liner
Heavy – REI Merino Wool Expedition Socks

Boots
Asolo AFS 8000
SuperFeet Green Insoles

Gaiters
OR Expedition Crocodiles

Backpack
Kelty Coyote 4900 (Replacing 2009)

Crampons
Black Diamond Contact Strap

Ice Tools
Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe

Sleeping
Sleeping Bag – ALPS Mountaineering 20F Crescent Lake
Inflatable Pad – Therm-a-Rest TrailPro
Insulation – Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest

Poles
Leki Trail Makalu

Cooking
Jetboil Personal Cooking System

Light
Black Diamond Spot
Brinkmann 1 Watt L.E.D. Flashlight

Hydration
MSR 10L Dromedary w/ Hydration Kit
Nalgene Water Bottles

Tent
Kelty Grand Mesa 2
4 Season to be added soon

Watch-Altimeter Suunto Core

Common Foods
Twinings Teas
Mountain House freeze dried meals
Clif Bars
Cytomax drink powder
Honey Stinger Energy Chews
StarKist Albacore Tuna
Taster’s Choice Instant Coffee
Lipton Cup-a-Soup
Quaker Instant Oatmeal
Idahoan Instant Mashed Potatoes

First Aid – Hygiene
Adventure Medical Ultralight .9
Action Wipes
Advil
Immodium

Also check out Jermaine’s gear.