Equipment List for Mount Rainier Mountaineering

Packing Gear:
*Backpack - Approximately 5-6000 Cu In. We'll be carrying quite a bit of gear to our camps on Adams and Rainier, you want a way to carry all of this.
*Small Additional Duffle Bag - To store items you leave behind, such as Rainier food while on Adams.
*Small Daypack - For car/airport time.

Sleeping Gear:
*Sleeping Bag - Rated to 20 degrees. Down or Synthetic. I will be using a synthetic one.
*Compression Bag - To shrink sleeping bag and save pack space
*Sleeping Pad - Foam or inflatable. Bring repair kit if inflatable.
*3/4 or 4 Season Tent. Don't compromise here. Bivy Sack/Tarp combos could also work. Discuss if you have questions.

Technical Gear:
*Climbing Helmet
*Lightweight Climbing Harness
*Crampons
*Ice Axe (mountaineering/glacier travel)
*Trekking Poles (not optional, please bring to save your knees, we'll have big loads)
*3 Locking Carabiners
*20' 5-6mm Cord

Head Gear: (no, not braces)
*Warm Fleece Hat - ideally thin enough to also work under helmet.
*Balaclava or Neck Gaiter - 
*Baseball Hat - 
*Sunglasses - Full wrap or glacier glasses. Don't skimp here. We can help you pick.
*Goggles - Amber lenses help in mixed and stormy weather
*Headlamp - with spare batteries. The cold can really eat them up.

Extremities Gear:
*Gloves (insulating) - 1-2 pairs of fleece. I bring two different weights of fleece that fit inside each other. The heavier pair should be wind/water resistant or proof.
*Gloves (shell) - Waterproof/Windproof.
*Mountaineering Boots - Plastic or leather but must be completely rigid (full shank), and insulated. 
*Hiking Boots/Hiking Shoes - For Adams, Town, and airport
*Camp Shoes - Crocs work well as do Down Booties.
*Sandals - for town time and post climb foot relaxation.
*Gaiters - Knee length, gore-tex or equivalent and fit over your big boots.
*Socks - Wool or syntethic. Find ones that work for you. Need multiple pairs for trip. Liner socks are optional, some people like them, some don't. I personally don't.

Core Gear:
*This gear should work for you over several days of climbing. Don't bring too much but have yourself covered.
*Base layers - Synthetic, long sleeve, lightweight. Ventable if possible
*Insulating Layers - have several options
*Long-sleeve lightweight shirt with collar - synthetic. To protect yourself from the sun on warm glacier practice days.
*Shell Jacket - With hood, Gore-Tex or equivalent.
*Insulated Parka ideally with hood - for stormy and cold weather.
*Street Clothes - for travel times

Leg Gear:
*Base Layers - same as above but long leg vs. long sleeved
*Insulating layer - fleece pants or equivalent
*Shell Pants - Gore-Tex, full side zip if possible. 
*Lightweight synthetic pants for non-summit days but on snow still
*Hiking Shorts
*Street Clothes

Other Gear:
*Sunscreen and lip protection. Bring spares.
*Utensils, cup, bowl
*2-3 quart sized water bottle, wide mouth. Hydration bladders are fine but can freeze so still have 2 bottles with you.
*Several Large Garbage bags and zip-locks for keeping things dry
*Toiletries - toothbrush, deodorant, etc.
*Bio-degradable toilet paper. We'll also be using the blue bags on Rainier.
*Ear Plugs
*Camera - if you're into that sort of thing, spare batteries/memory cards.
*Personal Medical supplies - first aid kit (especially for blisters) and any prescription/non-prescription items
*Water Purification Source
*Stove - per cook group
*Fuel Bottle (we'll get fuel in Tacoma)
*Cooking Pots
*Cooking Utensils
*Reading Materials
*Stuff sacks for organizing gear
*Knife/Leatherman (put in checked luggage, not carry on).