What Gear do I need to climb Mount Everest?
If you are thinking about climbing Mount Everest then you will probably already be aware that there is a lot of equipment that you are going to have to buy or rent. What many people do not realize is that this is not only going to cost you a lot of money, but also that many people are totally unaware of the sheer volume of things that they need before they start their expedition.
Climbing Mount Everest is not a walk in the park. You need to buy equipment that the best money can buy as your life could depend on it. Talk to someone who has high altitude experience and ask them to recommend the names of equipment that he or she uses.
Altitude Junkies have a list of equipment that they recommend you should have if you intend to climb Mount Everest.
Climbing Equipment
· Ice Axe with leash.
· Crampons.
· Alpine climbing harness.
· Locking Carabiners (2)
· Regular Carabiners (4)
· Ascender. One right or one left
· Rappel/Belay device (2)
· Climbing Helmet
· Prussiks or Slings.
· Adjustable Trekking poles
Footwear
· Light hiking boots or trekking shoes for trek to Base Camp
· Tennis shoes or low top shoes
· Booties
· High Altitude Climbing Boots.
· Trekking Socks (3)
· Wool or Synthetic Socks (4)
· Liner Socks (4)
Technical Clothing
· Lightweight Long Underwear (2-3) Tops and bottoms.
· Heavyweight Long Underwear. Top and bottom.
· Lightweight Nylon Pants (1 -2)
· Short Sleeve Synthetic Shirt (1-2)
· Synthetic/Soft Shell Jacket with full-zip
· Synthetic/Soft Shell Pants with full-zip
· Insulated Synthetic Jacket
· Insulated Synthetic Pants with side zippers
· Expedition Down Parka
· Expedition Down Suit
· Hard Shell Jacket with hood
· Hard Shell Pants with zippers
Handwear
· Lightweight Synthetic gloves (2)
· Heavyweight Synthetic or Soft Shell gloves (2)
· Expedition Shell Mitts
Headwear
· Headlamp and spare bulbs & batteries
· Glacier glasses
· Baseball cap or sun hat (2)
· Ski Goggles (2)
· Balaclava (2) One heavyweight and one lightweight
· Warm synthetic or wool hat (2)
· Bandanas or headscarf (2)
· Neoprene face mask
Personal Equipment
· Expedition Backpack. 4,000 - 5,000 cubic inch
· Trekking Backpack 2,000 - 2,500 cubic inch
· Sleeping Bag -40F.
· Sleeping Bag -20F.
· Closed-Cell foam pad (2) Full length
· Plastic Cup. Plastic insulated mug with lid
· Spoon. Lexan tough plastic
· Sunscreen (2) SPF 40 or higher
· Lipscreen (2) SPF 20 or higher
· Water Bottle (2) 1 Liter wide mouth bottles
· Water Bottle Parka (2) For the above bottles
· Pee Bottle (2) 1 Liter wide mouth bottles
· Pee Funnel (for women)
· Thermos 1 Liter capacity stainless steel vacuum bottle
· Trash Compactor bags (4)
· Compression Stuff Sacks (2) For sleeping bags and clothing
· Duffel Bag (2) Large size with locks
· Small personal first-aid kit and personal medications
There are probably other items you could add to the above list but the most important items are there. You might already have a fair amount of the equipment needed to climb Mount Everest if you have already climbed other high altitude mountains.
Do not forget, the above equipment list is on top of the cost of flights, visa, climbing permit, food, porter tips/hire etc, making climbing Mount Everest a very expensive adventure! | 
