Snow Lake and the Hispar La
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
The packed weight of your trek bag whilst trekking, including your sleeping bag and camping mattress, should be no more than 12.5 kgs. (27 pounds). Please note that your crampons and ice axe will be packed into additional, communal kitbags at the start of the trekking and this equipment will not be part of your personal 12.5 kgs weight limit.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots (see ‘Mountaineering equipment’ below)
Trainers / sneakers or sandals for river crossings and camp use
Socks
Technical walking socks (2 or 3 pairs)
Spare laces
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rain-pants
Underwear
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Thermal baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
Shirts or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Waterproof jacket
Warm jacket (down)
Sunhat
Warm hat or balaclava
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Hands
Thermal gloves
Warmer over gloves or mittens
Daypack c. 30 to 40 litres / 1800 to 2500 cu in
Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
Water bottles 1 litre / 1 quart (x2)
4 season sleeping bag*
Thermarest or similar sleeping mat*The following items are optional:
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Trekking poles
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Scarf or buff
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
Sleeping bag liner
Travel clothes
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Camera, film / memory cards, batteries
Mountaineering Equipment
Warm and robust 4-season hiking boots which can be securely fitted with crampons. (B1 grade minimum).
Ice axe*
Crampons*
Climbing harness*
Karabiners (2 x screwgate)*
Sling (120cm. / 3ft.)*
Prussik loops X 2 (4m. / 10ft. of 6mm cord makes 2)*
Equipment hire / rental
Items marked * can be hired / rented through KE Adventure Travel. Please make requests at least 6 weeks prior to the trip departure. All hire / rental equipment is issued in Pakistan.
Needle Sports (specialist mountaineering equipment shop)
Needle Sports is the English Lake District's foremost specialist climbing shop supplying mountaineering, rock, ice, alpine and expedition equipment worldwide. Internationally recognised as among the very best of the UK's top technical climbing gear retailers. They have a good range of equipment appropriate for this trip and offer knowledgeable advice both on their website and in store.
View >>http://www.needlesports.com/
