Belaying and Bandaging: Equipment & Checklists

LIST #1: The 10 essentials - REQUIRED for all outdoor trips

Navigation -Map and compass. Know how to use them.
Rescue -Whistle. A small mirror is also an excellent way to signal help.
Sun protection - Sunscreen, lip balm and wrap-around sunglasses or glacier goggles.
Illumination -Headlamp (preferred) or flashlight, extra batteries (Lithium performs best in cold weather and is lighter). Bring extra bulb if not an LED light.
Extra food and water - bring an energy bar or two and one half to one quart extra water in non-breakable bottle.
Extra Clothes - In addition to the clothes you are wearing you and what you are brining fo rthe expected conditions you should always have an extra top layer and a warm hat and gloves.
Fire starter - I prefer flint-type stick (usually magnesium and striker) and a bag with a few cotton balls that have been soaked in vasoline. Good quality waterproof matches and a small candle also works.
Emergency shelter - a single-size plastic mattress cover or a small mylar space blanket, large trash bag or emergency bivy bag.
Repair Kit - small knife or very small multi-tool, Duct tape and safety pins
First Aid - Wound Care (Bandaids, Gauze, Antibiotic ointment, Tape); Blister Care (Moleskin or tape); Bandana or Ace Bandage; Pain Relievers
Personal Meds (If allergic to bees, bring an injectable epinephrine kit. If asthmatic, bring your inhaler. If diabetic, bring sugar. Tell the leader if you have these or other medical problems. Do not bring drugs that will make you drowsy or dizzy.)

LIST #2 - REQUIRED Personal Gear for an overnight, non-technical snow climb (Such as early season Mt St Helens)

Ten essentials (see above List #1)
Basic non-technical snow climbing gear (see List #8)
2 liters water (Hydration baldders not recommended as the tubes may freeze)
Waterproof jacket and pants
Layered clothing (no cotton), extra socks
Gloves and mittens (overmitts if you have them); wool or fleece cap and balaclava
Food – one breakfast; one dinner; two lunches (easy to access and eat in cold conditions/with gloves on); snacks; Stove, fuel and cookset (with extra fuel for melting water)
Sleeping pad (Full length)
Sleeping bag rated 20 degrees or below
4 Season Tent/Snow anchors
Warm, insulated waterproof boots or plastic boots
Gaiters
Snow Shovel (one per tent)
Optional depending on conditions & your preferences
Sit Pad
Trekking Poles
Snowshoes (decision is often made at the trailhead regarding whether these will be needed or not.)

LIST#3: REQUIRED Gear for an overnight, technical snow climb (Such as Hayden Glacier route on Middle Sister)

LIST #4: Gear for a one-day technical snow climb (Such as a Spring, South-Side route, Mt Hood Climb.)

Everything on List #1 (Ten essentials above)
Everything on List #9 (Technical snow climbing gear)
2 liters water (Hydration bladders not recommended as the tubes may freeze)
Waterproof jacket and pants
Layered clothing (no cotton), extra socks
Gloves and mittens (overmitts if you have them); wool or fleece cap and balaclava
Food – two lunches (easy to access and eat in cold conditions/with gloves on); snacks
Warm, insulated waterproof boots or plastic boots
Gaiters
Snow Shovel (at least one per rope team)

Optional depending on conditions & your preferences

Sit Pad
Trekking Poles
Snowshoes (decision is often made at the trailhead regarding whether these are needed.)

List #5: Required Gear for a 1-day non-technical climb or dayhike

Everything on List #1 (Ten essentials above)
2 liters water
Waterproof jacket and softshell or nylon pants (no cotton!)
Layered clothing (no cotton), extra socks
Gloves and wool or fleece cap
Food – lunch (easy to access and eat in cold conditions/with gloves on); snacks and something in the car for pre & post climb snacks or meal.
Lugged sole Hiking boots.
Gaiters - low top design is OK (for occasional snow or scree slopes)
Recommended:
Trekking Poles

List #6: REQUIRED gear for a one-day technical rock climb (Such as Mt Washington, Mt Thielsen or 3-Fingered Jack)

Everything on List #1 (Ten essentials above), and
Everything on List #5 (Non-technical day trip), and
Everything on List #7 (Basic Rock climbing gear)
Boots (for approach with a heavy pack and scrambling - ankle support. All-purpose alpine boot, such as LaSportiva Trango, are ideal) Technical rock climbing shoes optional.

List #7: Basic Rock Climbing Gear

List #8: Basic non-technical snow climbing gear

Helmet
Crampons (that you have fitted to your boots and that you have practiced putting on!)
Ice Axe

List #9: Technical snow climbing gear

Pack - should have exterior straps or extra room to accomodate group gear (ropes, etc)
Helmet (practice attaching your headlamp fit ahead of time)
Crampons (that you have fitted to your boots and that you have practiced putting on!)
Ice Axe
Belay device
Harness (Alpine style preferred - goes on like a diaper, rather than having to put your boots through the leg loops on a Rock style harness)
Prussiks (2 or 3)
Carabiners (2 locking and 2 non-lockers)
Leader will supply rope(s) and snow pickets to be divided and carried by the party.

List #10: Overnight alpine rock climb (Such as Goat Rocks or Enchantments)

Everything on List #1 (Ten essentials), and
Everything on List #7 (Basic rock climbing gear)
2 liters water (Hydration bladders OK)
Waterproof jacket and pants
Layered clothing (no cotton),
extra socks
Gloves
wool or fleece cap or balaclava
Food – appropriate number of breakfast; dinner and lunches (easy to access and eat in cold conditions/with gloves on); snacks;
Stove, fuel and cookset - shared (with extra fuel for melting water)
Sleeping pad
Sleeping bag
3 or 4 Season Tent or bivy sack
Boots (for approach with a heavy pack and scrambling - ankle support. All-purpose alpine boot, such as LaSportiva Trango, are ideal) Technical rock climbing shoes optional.
Gaiters (short summer style ok)
Trekking Poles (optional)