I’m finally done packing (kinda)! The two most asked questions friends and family ask me are:
1. are you crazy?
2. what are you bringing?

So, here’s what I got:

Clothing

North Face Summit Series Shell
- Paclite Goretex shell; Windproof, waterproof, ultra lightweight.
- Anyone who has traveled or gone hiking with me know I always have this on me!

Columbia thermal undergarments (top and bottom) x2
- made of bamboo nanocarbon; lightweight, quickdry

Columbia hiking pants
- convertible into shorts

Columbia hiking pants
- insulated fleece interior

Millet insulated windstopper
- waterproof, windproof

North Face fleece zipup

Nylon polo, track pants
- campwear

Neck warmer
- covers neck and face
- convertible so that it covers entire head as well

Gloves x3
Ear warmer
Touque (not pictured)
- different thickness gloves for different temperatures. Can wear all three on summit day

Socks
- various thickness, wool socks for summit day

North Face Hiking shoes
Adidas camp shoes
- North Face Goretex shoes for hiking, old pair of (velcro!) Adidas for camp

Accessories

Source 32 oz. aluminum canister
Source 2L camelpack w/ drinking tube

Headlamp
handheld flashlight

Portable aqua x3
- Water purification tabs
- Makes water taste like ass

Calcium/vitamin C water tabs x2
- Adds calcium and vitamin C to water
- More importantly, makes water taste like orange (and less like ass)

Acetazolamide, 250mg x 21
To help with acclimatization.

Doxycycline, 100mg x 39
- Prevents Malaria

Coleman hiking pole x2

Nikon D5000, Sigma 18-270mm lens, Nikkor 35mm lens
Canon G10
spare batteries, SD card
- May leave my Nikon at camp on summit day (depends how tired I am)

Montbell Sleeping bag
- Small, lightweight
- slightly concerned that it won’t be warm enough, but that’s what clothes are for

Vaude 25L daypack
- compatible with the camelpack, see here and here

North Face camera sidebag

North Face duffelbag

Pillowcase
Sunglasses
Toilet paper
Garbage bags
Clothes clip
Alcohol swabs
Notebook

Hot chocolate powder
Granola bar
Small chocolates
Weider energy in (I decided not to pack these)
Chewing gum (not pictured)