Gasherbrum2 - gear list

Mountaineering

 Posted on May 10, 2021  |  6 minutes  |  1070 words  |  Iulian Costan

Always changing gear list, updated for high altitude mountaineering Gasherbrum2 expedition.

Naming conventions:

  • type - product category, REQUIRED (e.g. sleeping bag)

  • brand:

    • the maker's name (eg Mammut)
    • leave blank when not known

  • model:

    • product name (eg Extreme)
    • leave blank when not known
  • weight - in grams

  • usage - intended use: activity, location, weather

    • approach - trekking to base camp
    • BC - base camp
    • low/high/all camps - C1/C2, C3/C4, all
    • 7000m/summit - altitude
    • cold/warm/rain/wind/snow - weather
    • blank - all mountain

  • comments:

    • blank - if I already own the product
    • BUY/REPLACE - buy/replace the item (trailing question mark if undecided)
    • ??? - undecided, more research needed

Overview

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
0. Gear 44896
1. Shoes 4990
2. Clothing 8399
3. Accesories 1277
4. Camping 20015
5. Climbing 5477
6. Toiletries 512
7. Technology 1475
8. Misc 2751
9. Documents

1. Shoes

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
1. Shoes 4990
8000m boots Scarpa Phantom 8000 HD 2680 7000m+
6000m boots Scarpa Mont Blanc ~6000m 2070
trekking boots Garmont Rambler GTX 1270 approach
sport shoes LaSportiva 690 travel, BC
sandals Teva Universal 350 travel, BC

2. Clothing

2.1 Base layer - moisture wicking

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
2.1 Base layer 1766
lightweight top Merinito 163 BC, 6000m
lightweight bottom Merinito 133 BC, 6000m
midweight top Icebreaker 260 Tech 278 7000m+
midweight bottom Icebreaker 260 Tech 226 7000m+
briefs Kalenji 84 2 pcs
boxers Kalenji 120 2 pcs
midweight boxers Icebreaker Anatomica 64
socks 90 approach 2 pcs
single socks Mund 100 BC, 6000m
double socks Ortovox All Mountain 78 6000m
ski socks 180 6000m, warm 2 pcs
summit socks Mund Everest 104 7000m+
summit socks Icebreaker Expedition 146 7000m+

2.2 Insulation layer - warmth

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
2.2 Insulation layer 1169
lightweight down jacket Forclaz BC, low camps
midweight down jacket Marmot Meron Hooded 436 BC, low camps
lightweight fleece pants Milo Anas 345 BC, low camps
midweight fleece jacket Milo Sella 388 BC, low camps

2.3 Outer layer - wind and rain

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
2.3 Outer layer 2584
convertible pants Salomon - 293 BC, approach
windstop jacket Mammut Classic 486 BC, approach
winter pants Simond 805 low camps, warm
hardshell jacket Marmot Huntley 460 ~6000m, wind/snow
hardshell bib Marmot Huntley 540 ~6000m, wind/snow

2.4 Down layer - extreme wind and cold

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
2.4 Down layer 2170
down parka Nahanny Extreme 1110 7000m+
down bibs Nahanny Extreme 1060 7000m+

2.5 Extra - additional clothing

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
2.5 Extra 710
long sleeve Mammut 148
midweight long sleeve Quechua 242
t-shirt Mizuno 121
midweight t-shirt Trespass 199

3. Accessories

3.1 Head - wind and cold

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
3.1 Head 309
fleece beanie Zajo 36 7000m+, camps
hat with cover LaFume 58 all mountain
buff 95 all mountain 2 pcs
wool hat 120 BC, tent

3.2 Eyes - sun and snow

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
3.2 Eyes 147
ski goggles Anon 114 high camps REPLACE?
sport sunglasses 33

3.3 Face - wind and sun

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
3.3 Face 113
sunscreen 68 SKARDU
lip balm SKARDU
balaclava Kama Merino Tecnowool 45 7000m+

3.4 Hands - cold

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
3.4 Hands 698
down mittens Nahanny Extreme 240 7000m+, cold
climbing gloves Black Diamond Work 184 low camps
fleece gloves Lowe Alpine 72 warm
ski gloves 163 backup
hand warmers ClickHeat 39 cold

4. Camping

4.1 Sleeping

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
4.1 Sleeping 5630
foam pad Yate Wave Alu 388 tent, snow, rock
self-inflating mat Thermarest Prolite Apex 707 tent
down sleeping bag Nahanny Extreme 1940 -30°C: high camps
synthetic sleeping bag Pinguin Topas 1550 -5°C: BC, low camps
tent 4-season Husky Flame 1 camps 2970
tent assault Simond Makalu 1045 camps

4.2 Cooking

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
4.2 Cooking 1806
stove + pot MSR Reactor 1L 487
fire striker 28
water bottle Nalgene 1L 177 low camps
thermos Primus 1L 524
metal utentils 163
metal cup Pinguin 500ml 172
plastic camp set Light My Fire MessKit 255
fuel 1L / week SKARDU

4.3 Food & Drinks

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
4.3 Food & Drinks 12329
lyofood Travellunch 1517 11 pcs
lyofood Adventure Menu 639 5 pcs
lyofood Lyo 678 6 pcs
lyofood Summit to Eat 801 4 pcs
lyofood Adventure Food 782 5 pcs
lyofood Trek n Eat 325 2 pcs
lyofood Voyager 960 8 pcs
lyofood Jerky 245 4 pcs
slanina homemade 1350
tuica homemade 1500
miere homemade 1500
tea Fares 281 2 pcs / day 120 pcs
pollen 300
food cans 1451 rewards 4 pcs
dry meet SKARDU
dry cheese SKARDU
soups SKARDU
sweets SKARDU
others SKARDU

5. Climbing

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
5. Climbing 5477
climbing backpack Gregory Baltoro 75 2100
summit pack Gregory Baltoro 75 130 inside pack
harness Black Diamond 511
helmet Black Diamond 325
ice axe Petzl Snowalker 75 485
crampons CT 1118
carabiners Black Diamond 146
runners/slings Black Diamond 97
descender Simond Figure8 141
ascender SKARDU?
trekking poles Masters Primitive 260
climbing headlamp Black Diamond Revolt 350 93
camp headlamp 71 backup
rope SKARDU
snow anchors SKARDU
ice screw SKARDU
shovel SKARDU?

6. Toiletries

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
6. Toiletries 485
toilet bag Deuter 190
small towel
nail clipper 15
small soap SKARDU
deodorant stick SKARDU
toilet paper SKARDU
drywipes SKARDU
tooth brush Braun 225
tooth paste 55 SKARDU
listerine SKARDU
dental floss SKARDU
razor SKARDU
ear plugs SKARDU
pee bottle SKARDU
trash bags SKARDU

7. Technology

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
7. Technology 1726
watch Garmin Forerunner 920XT 186 +usb cable
satellite phone Thuraya XT Pro 426 +usb/socket cables
cell phone One+ T5 257 +usb cable
digital camera Cannon S110 288 +usb charger CHARGER?
power bank Asus 215 10k mAh
adapter Skross World 202
batteries Duracell AAA 152 backup 5 pcs

8. Misc

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
8. Misc 2751
expedition duffle Forclaz Extend 1750 travel
travel bag travel 878
stuff sacks 84 2 pcs
space blanket Forclaz 124 2 pcs
sitting pad 65
first-aid kit+drugs 186 ibu, bands, iodine
multitools 303
binocular Konus 161
map
compass Trekmates Explorer 43
paperbook 338 Mountaineering ???

9. Documents

Type Brand Model Weight Usage Notes
9. Documents
passport
visa grant
cash & card
insurance
vaccination
PCR
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