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The gear you’ll need to kick-start your climbing/mountaineering career. To help you choose the kit you will need for climbing/mountaineering and trekking we have put together recommended gear bundles that will help start you on your way. Because the environment you will be going into can be the most severe you will encounter we have chosen the best gear available on the market. The gear is ideal for Scottish mountaineering, Alpine Mountaineering and the Himalayas. Also have a look at our gear4climb website for mountain gear and equipment, that has been proven to perform in the highest mountain regions of the world, especially the Himalayas. We also offer free professional advice from experts. 
The kit in the Expedition Bundle is suitable for 7000m+ mountains: Individual Expedition product descriptions and images.
The kit in the Peak Bundle is suitable for 6000m+ mountains:Individual Peak product descriptions and images. The kit in the Trek Bundle is suitable for Scottish Hill Walking, Alpine Hiking and Himalayan Trekking:Individual Trek product descriptions and images. General Equipment Guide for both treks and expeditions to Nepal:- Boots and Shoes
Comfortable footwear for travelling and for Kathmandu
Trekking boots
A pair of flip flops/sandals
Expedition grade plastic climbing boots
Down boots for camp
- Climbing Gear (Personal)
Harness
Crampons
Ice axe
Safety helmet
Head torch/extra batteries/spare bulbs
Ascenders
Descenders
Prussik cord
Short slings
Wires (stoppers)
Pegs (pitons)
Ice screws
Extenders
Karabiners
Climbing rope (sufficient for the peak)
Ice hammer
- Headwear
Sun hat
Woollen hat
Balaclava
Safety helmet
- Gloves/Socks
Light weight thermal gloves
A pair of Gore-Tex glove shells with liner or ski gloves
A pair of woollen gloves
Five pairs of woollen socks
Three pairs of cotton socks
- Gaiters
One pair (essential if on snow)
- Top/Layers
One thermal layer
One base layer
One second base layer
One top layer
One outer shell - this should be wind proof/water proof/breathable
One light fleece
One down vest
One down jacket
- Bottom/Layers
One thermal long underwear bottom
A pair of climbing pants
One outer shell - this should be wind proof/water proof/breathable
A pair of down pants
A pair of shorts
Salopettes
- Sleeping bag
-20ºC + to -30ºC down sleeping bag
Silk sleeping bag liner
- Rucksack/Kitbag
Rucksack capacity 40 litres for lowland trekking. 60 litres for longer trekking or going high
One kitbag
- Sundry Items
A pair of sun glasses/glacier glasses/ski goggles
Sun screen SPF 30
Lip balm
Sewing kit
A one litre water bottle
Pen knife
A pair of trekking poles
Compass
Map
Altimeter
Notebook/pens/pencil
Camera/batteries/film
Large plastic bags for lining rucksack and protecting garments
Duck tape for repairs
Spare boot laces
Baggage locks
- Toiletries
Towel
Biodegradable soap
Baby wipes
Wash cloth
Toothbrush/paste
Any additional personal items
Toilet paper/tissues
- Personal first aid kit box - please be advised to check with your GP
Insect repellent (Repel 100 or Jungle Formula)
Antiseptic cream
Throat lozenges
Deep Heat or Tiger Balm
Anti diarrhoea (Diacalm or Immobuim)
Anti protozoan (flagyl or tineba - for treating giardia)
Re hydrant salts
Antibiotics (for treating a variety of infections - carry a course of each)
Mild pain killers (aspirin, paracetamol for headaches etc NOT codeine based pain killers as these suppress the breathing function and are not advisable at altitude)
Strong pain killers (seek advice from your GP or pharmacist)
Anti inflammatory (ibuprofen)
Eye drops
Plasters/blister kit/bandages/safety pins
Iodine based water purification tablets
Iodine for cleaning wounds
A complete sterile medical kit (obtainable from most major chemists)
Emergency dental kit
Scissors
Tweezers
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