Gear List
Mount St. Helens Gear List
GENERAL INFORMATION
**Cells with black arrows in
USFS Climb Guide/Video
the corner have notes/links
Washington Trail Association Guide
attached. Hover over cell.**
FAQ St. Helens Climb - June - See parts 1-3
**Also, check eBay if you need
St. Helens Documentary
to buy stuff. It is usually 1/2
NW Hiker
price of Amazon.**
Summit Post
GEAR
CLOTHING
First Aid Kit (see notes) [1]
Hiking Boots
Compass (see notes) [2]
Long Socks (wool or polyester)
Map (see notes) [3]
Gaiters (help to keep ash and snow out of your boots)
Sunglasses + Extra pair (At least 1 pair cover entire eyes and sides)
Upper Body Base Layer (polyester or wool)
Sunscreen (50 SPF)
Upper Body Mid Layer (e.g. polyester fleece jacket)
Headlamp (CHECK BATTERIES)
Waterproof and Wind Resistant Jacket (e.g. Gore Tex Jackets)
Fire Starting Device (lighter, matches)
Synthetic Pants (e.g. polyester zip-off pants)
High energy foods (e.g. trail mix, sandwich, trail bars, beef jerky, summer sausage, cheese)
Baseball cap or sun hat
H20 (4 Liters) (See notes) [4]
Warm Hat
Emergency Shelter (Space Blanket) (see notes) [5]
Gloves
Gaiters (Keeps rocks and snow out of boots) (see notes) [6]
Extra Layers (long-johns, vest, puffy jacket, whatever you think you need to stay warm)
Extra Pair of Socks
Good Underwear
Small amount (5-15 wraps) of Duct Tape wrapped around hiking pole (gear repairs, blisters, etc.) Lip Balm (with SPF) Toilet paper (For pooping, but also gauze for larger wounds) Bug Spray (1-2 oz) Hiking/Climbing Backpack (Approximately 30 Liters in Size) Adjustable trekking poles Handkerchief/Bandana (keep dirt and ash out of your mouth) Pocket Knife Micro Spikes or Crampons (see notes) [7] Rain Pants, Nylon Swaet Pants or Black Trash Bag (for glasading down from the top)
[1] This is one thing everyone should have in case you get lost, stranded,e ct. and are all alone. Buy pre-made on Amazon for $12 or make your own. Things To Include: - Benadryl (X5 doses) -1/2 oz tube of triple antibiotic ointment (X1) - Ibuprofen (X5 doses) - Imodium (X5 doses) - Tylenol (X5 doses) - Butterfly band-aids (X5) - Band-aids (X5) - Sterile guaze pads (X3) - Safety Pin (X3) Optional: - Laytex gloves - Burn Gel - Bug Bite Gel - Ankle Wrap - Moleskin - Zinc Oxyde. [2] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E22D6I/ref=s9_simh_gw_p468_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop1&pf_rd_r=12TFVBTJPJ2J0X27MHKV&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970559082&pf_rd_i=desktop. [3] http://karl-helser.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/St-Helens-11-30-14.jpg.
[4] Lightest and best way to carry water is in 2-liter water bottles from store. Alternatively, 2 liters in Camelback and 2 liters in store bottle.. [5] http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AY1LCIE?psc=1. [6] http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QOGH3EA?psc=1. [7] Micro spikes are only about $11, or you can rent crampons for $7 @ Next Adventure. What we do will really depend on the snow situation at the time. With such low snow this year micro spikes will likely be ok. http://www.amazon.com/Anti-slip-Cleats-Traction-CramponWalking/dp/B004TJEA8Q/ref=pd_sim_sg_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0AXAVKKZMX771FGC5QTM.
GENERAL INFORMATION
**Cells with black arrows in
USFS Climb Guide/Video
the corner have notes/links
Washington Trail Association Guide
attached. Hover over cell.**
FAQ St. Helens Climb - June - See parts 1-3
**Also, check eBay if you need
St. Helens Documentary
to buy stuff. It is usually 1/2
NW Hiker
price of Amazon.**
Summit Post
GEAR
CLOTHING
First Aid Kit (see notes) [1]
Hiking Boots
Compass (see notes) [2]
Long Socks (wool or polyester)
Map (see notes) [3]
Gaiters (help to keep ash and snow out of your boots)
Sunglasses + Extra pair (At least 1 pair cover entire eyes and sides)
Upper Body Base Layer (polyester or wool)
Sunscreen (50 SPF)
Upper Body Mid Layer (e.g. polyester fleece jacket)
Headlamp (CHECK BATTERIES)
Waterproof and Wind Resistant Jacket (e.g. Gore Tex Jackets)
Fire Starting Device (lighter, matches)
Synthetic Pants (e.g. polyester zip-off pants)
High energy foods (e.g. trail mix, sandwich, trail bars, beef jerky, summer sausage, cheese)
Baseball cap or sun hat
H20 (4 Liters) (See notes) [4]
Warm Hat
Emergency Shelter (Space Blanket) (see notes) [5]
Gloves
Gaiters (Keeps rocks and snow out of boots) (see notes) [6]
Extra Layers (long-johns, vest, puffy jacket, whatever you think you need to stay warm)
Extra Pair of Socks
Good Underwear
Small amount (5-15 wraps) of Duct Tape wrapped around hiking pole (gear repairs, blisters, etc.) Lip Balm (with SPF) Toilet paper (For pooping, but also gauze for larger wounds) Bug Spray (1-2 oz) Hiking/Climbing Backpack (Approximately 30 Liters in Size) Adjustable trekking poles Handkerchief/Bandana (keep dirt and ash out of your mouth) Pocket Knife Micro Spikes or Crampons (see notes) [7] Rain Pants, Nylon Swaet Pants or Black Trash Bag (for glasading down from the top)
[1] This is one thing everyone should have in case you get lost, stranded,e ct. and are all alone. Buy pre-made on Amazon for $12 or make your own. Things To Include: - Benadryl (X5 doses) -1/2 oz tube of triple antibiotic ointment (X1) - Ibuprofen (X5 doses) - Imodium (X5 doses) - Tylenol (X5 doses) - Butterfly band-aids (X5) - Band-aids (X5) - Sterile guaze pads (X3) - Safety Pin (X3) Optional: - Laytex gloves - Burn Gel - Bug Bite Gel - Ankle Wrap - Moleskin - Zinc Oxyde. [2] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E22D6I/ref=s9_simh_gw_p468_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop1&pf_rd_r=12TFVBTJPJ2J0X27MHKV&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970559082&pf_rd_i=desktop. [3] http://karl-helser.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/St-Helens-11-30-14.jpg.
[4] Lightest and best way to carry water is in 2-liter water bottles from store. Alternatively, 2 liters in Camelback and 2 liters in store bottle.. [5] http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AY1LCIE?psc=1. [6] http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QOGH3EA?psc=1. [7] Micro spikes are only about $11, or you can rent crampons for $7 @ Next Adventure. What we do will really depend on the snow situation at the time. With such low snow this year micro spikes will likely be ok. http://www.amazon.com/Anti-slip-Cleats-Traction-CramponWalking/dp/B004TJEA8Q/ref=pd_sim_sg_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0AXAVKKZMX771FGC5QTM.
