NEPAL 2003 - MERA PEAK
MY EQUIPMENT LIST
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MAIN EQUIPMENT |
Weight (g) |
|
KE Kit Bag |
1005 |
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Berghaus Extrem Guide Backpack |
1,155 |
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SCARPA Vega HA Plastic Mountaineering Boots |
2700 |
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Karrimor KSB-3 GTX Boots |
1650 |
|
Extreme Karrimat and Straps |
650 |
|
Swiss Army Multi Function Knife |
180 |
|
RAB Summit 1000 Sleeping Bag |
1840 |
|
RAB Silk Liner |
85 |
|
Cebe Cecchinel 4000 Sunglasses And Case |
135 |
|
Petzl LED Head Torch |
70 |
|
Money (400 USD) And Money Belt |
X |
|
Keys |
35 |
|
Collapsible Travel Bag |
60 |
|
Leki Makalu Ultralite Titanium Trekking Poles (2) |
460 |
|
FIRST AID, EMERGENCY AND SURVIVAL |
|
|
Anadin Extra (16 Tabs) |
10 |
|
Dioralyte (4 Sachets) |
X |
|
Immodium (6 Caps) |
5 |
|
Antiseptic Cream 15g |
20 |
|
Diamox (12 of 250mg Tabs) |
X |
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Anti-Malarial Drugs (Doxycycline 48 Caps) |
X |
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Waterproof Assorted Plasters (12) |
10 |
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Fabric Plaster Strip 6.3cm By 15cm |
15 |
|
Micropore Surgical Tape 1.25cm By 5m |
5 |
|
Antiseptic Wipes (6) |
X |
|
Triangular Bandage |
35 |
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Crepe Bandage 5cm By 4.5m |
25 |
|
Latex Gloves |
15 |
|
Melolin Dressings 5cm By 5cm (4) |
5 |
|
Melolin Dressings 10cm By 10cm (2) |
5 |
|
Compeed Blister Plasters (5 Med, 6 Small) |
X |
|
Canestan Anti-Fungal Cream (15g Tube) |
20 |
|
Sun Block |
X |
|
Rap-Eze Indigestion Tablets (8 Tabs) |
10 |
|
Throat Lozenges |
35 |
|
Scissors |
|
|
First Aid Bag |
75 |
|
Sterile Needle Kit |
165 |
|
WATER AND PURIFICATION |
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Platypus 'Hoser' Hydration System 1.8l |
95 |
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Iodine Purification Tablets |
X |
|
Orange Vitamin C Neutralising tablets |
X |
|
DOCUMENTATION AND SECURITY |
|
|
British Passport |
36 |
|
US Dollars + Passport Photos For Royal Kingdom of Nepal Visa |
X |
|
Completed Visa-on-arrival Application Form |
X |
|
Travel Insurance Document |
X |
|
National Express Tickets |
X |
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Airline Tickets |
X |
|
This Checklist And Itinerary |
X |
|
Credit Card |
X |
|
Extra Passport Photos |
X |
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PERSONAL HYGIENE |
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Zip `n' Seal Bag |
5 |
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Lightweight Mirror |
20 |
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Travel Toothbrush |
14 |
|
Mini Toothpaste |
34 |
|
Razors (2) |
12 |
|
Lifeventure Concentrated Soap |
118 |
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Shaving Oil |
20 |
|
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT |
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|
Canon EOS 30 Camera / Tamron 28-105mm Lens, Cable Release, Filter Wrench, Lens Cleaning Cloth, Strap and Case |
1,465 |
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EOS 30 Anti-Fog Eyepiece |
X |
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Fuji Film(4 Velvia 100F, 4 Provia 100F, 4 Fuji Velvia 50, 4 Provia 400F) |
364 |
|
Transparent Film Bag [Ortlieb Doc Pouch] |
58 |
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Ortlieb Waterproof Document Pouch |
58 |
|
Ultrapod II |
114 |
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Hot Shoe Spirit Level |
10 |
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Blower Brush |
10 |
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Lowepro Camera Chest Strap |
X |
|
MOUNTAINEERING EQUIPMENT |
|
|
DMM Alpine Climbing Harness |
388 |
|
Screw Gate Karabiners (2 of) |
144 |
|
Ice Axe (65cm) [with Ice Axe Leash] |
690 |
|
Ice Axe Guards |
Inc/e |
|
Crampons (with rubber point protectors + Anti-Balling Plates) |
1575 |
|
Crampon Bag |
Inc/e |
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Crampon Nuts, Bolts And Adjusting Tools |
Inc/e |
|
Prussik Loops (4m Length 6mm Acc. Cord) (2 of) |
85 |
|
Troll 120 cm Sling |
84 |
|
Novagaiters (pair) |
326 |
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BATTERIES |
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Spare CR123A Lithium Camera Batteries (2) |
35 |
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Spare AAA Batteries (3) for LED Head Torch |
X |
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Spare Suunto Vector Watch Battery (3V Lithium CR2430) |
X |
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OTHER |
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70l Ortlieb Dry Bag and 35l Ortlieb Dry Bag |
809 |
|
Oregon Scientific Digital Travel Alarm Clock [leave in Kathmandu] |
56 |
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Spare Pair Of Vega Bootlaces + Spare KSB laces |
22 |
|
A5 Notepad |
135 |
|
Pilot V5 Pen (2) |
16 |
|
Toilet Paper [Flat Pack] (2 of) |
360 |
|
Urine Bottle 900ml |
180 |
|
Ankle Support |
X |
|
CLOTHING |
|
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High Altitude Hiking Socks (2 Pairs) |
188 |
|
Trekking Socks (Normal) (1 Pair) |
94 |
|
Liner Socks (2 Pairs Thorlo, 1 Pair Bridgedale) |
160 |
|
Wicking Underpants (1 Pair Rohan, 2 Pairs Dryflo) |
208 |
|
Mountain Hardware Wicking T-Shirts (2) |
220 |
|
Fleece Jumper (1) |
450 |
|
Base Layer Top |
234 |
|
Helly Hansen Base Layer Bottoms |
144 |
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Walking Trousers (1 Pair) |
X |
|
Tilley Hat |
180 |
|
Rohan Cargo Jacket |
X |
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Rab Double Pile Fleece Jacket (with Sticky Thicky Gloves) |
760 |
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Rab Glacier Guide Down Jacket |
850 |
|
Winter Mountaineering Gloves |
212 |
|
Buffalo Expedition Saloppettes |
840 |
|
Berghaus Extreme 7000 Gore-Tex Mountaineering Jacket |
932 |
|
Peruvian Fleece Hat + Balaclava + Mountain Cap |
226 |
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NAVIGATION |
|
|
Suunto Vector Wristwatch |
X |
|
VIDEO EQUIPMENT |
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|
Canon MV5i Digital Camcorder and Filter Set [weight includes tape, 2 batteries and harness] |
550 |
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28mm UV Camcorder Filter |
Inc/e |
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Camcorder Case (inc. Lonely Planet Notes) [Leave in Kathmandu] |
275 |
|
1 Hour MiniDV Cassettes (2 of) |
70 |
|
Ortlieb Waterproof Document Pouch |
58 |
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Camcorder Battery Charger + Cable [Leave in Kathmandu] |
250 |
|
Lifesystems Mains Plug Adaptor [Leave in Kathmandu] |
135 |
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Head Cleaning Cassette [Leave in Kathmandu] |
25 |
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Camcorder Batteries [2 of] |
Inc/e |
Weights: X = Weight not measured Inc/e = Weight included elsewhere

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