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Packing for your Hike -Head to Toe

When taking such an intensive hike, you need to be prepared from hats to sunglasses. We will be listing gear to pack from head to toe:

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Baseball cap

Bring your favorite baseball cap for shelter from the blazing sun. No white under-brim—the reflection off of it from the sun is blinding.

Balaclava

We recommend a tight-fitting balaclava that is worn under your hat. Make sure that it covers as much skin as possible, but is comfortable enough to wear for hours.

Marmot: Lightweight Balaclava

Outdoor Research: PL 100 Balaclava

Polar fleece or wool hat

A warm, comfortable hat that covers your ears. Make sure that it fits well, and that one of your hats fits under a helmet.

Marmot: Summit hat

Patagonia: Big mountain beanie

Sunglasses

Should have very dark lenses (85%+ visible light blocked). Minimal light should come in below, above, or around the sides of the lenses. While traditional “glacier glasses” with leather/plastic side shields are not necessary, “bug-style” wraps are best. Ventilation is also important. Be sure to have a retainer strap (Chums or Croakies).

Kaenon: Rhino, Lewi

Julbo: Nomad, Explorer

Headlamp

L.E.D headlamps are recommended. Make sure they have 3+ bulbs. Bring extra batteries. We highly recommend a tilting lamp.

Petzl: Tikka® XP headlamp

Black Diamond: Spot LED Headlamp

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