Alpine

Must bring list:

• Waterproof raincoat
• Waterproof pants
• Sturdy boots (pref. waterproof)
• Gaiters
• Ice Axe, Crampons, Helmet.
• T-shirts (2x preferable)
• Thick Socks (at least 2 pairs)
• Underwear
• Warm Woolen Jersey or Polyester Fleece (with no cotton)
• Polypro trousers (long johns) or fleece trousers x2
• Polypro under shirt x2
• Beanie / warm hat or balaclava
• Gloves (wool or polyprop are fine) x2 + Waterproof Gloves
• Sleeping bag (4 season)
• Sleeping mat
• Unbreakable bowl, cup, knife, fork and spoon
• Drink bottle, at least 2L
• Personal medication
• Personal first aid kit - including blister treatment.
• Toiletries
• Toilet paper/Poo Pot
• Torch / headlamp with spare batteries.
• Pack liner to keep the things in your pack dry. If using rubbish bag use two layers.
• A pack that can take up all the things you need plus space for group food (5L spare).
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses - essential!
• Sunscreen

Recommended List:

• SURVIVAL KIT. While not essential, this is HIGHLY recommended on all trips. What you put in it is up to you, basic gear is a survival bag, torch and batteries, knife, lighter and matches, first aid kit. It stays with you at all times
• Gaiters (to keep snow and ice out of boots)
• Camera
• A few plastic bags (supermarket bags or similar) are always handy.
• Pack of Cards!

May be useful List:

• Jandals or Slippers to wear in the hut
• Hand-warmers
• Babywipes or small flannel
• Hand Sanitiser (eg. Purell)
• Long sleeved (Glacier) shirt
  

Not allowed/banned List:

• Jeans.
• Any clothes that contain cotton (as they will be very cold if wet)
• Umbrellas!