Elbrus equipment list: Everything you need to climb Europe's highest peak
Elbrus equipment list: Everything you need to climb Europe's highest peak
Our comprehensive Elbrus kit list contains everything you need to conquer the Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe.
At 5,642 m (18,510 ft), the Elbrus in Russia is the highest mountain in Europe and member of the Seven Summits, the highest point on all continents. After I have just returned from the climb of the Elbrus with the specialists of the 7 Summit Club, I thought it was useful to share my entire Elbrus kit list as a reference for future climbers.
I had most of the equipment in advance, but a few excursions to Ellis Brigham and Salomon to pick up a few last minute items were required. I treated myself to a few new things like rain jacket, softshell, down jacket and sleeping bag, but a lot of what I already had was enough. It is possible to rent equipment in the area, but I prefer to invest in equipment that I know I will use it again and again.
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Elbrus kit list
The following Elbrus kit list contains everything I have used, including simple trekking clothing, which is carried on acclimatization hikes, right up to mountaineering equipment and cold weather clothing that is worn on the mountain.
| 4x | Breathable underwear -clean fast drying, light sports underwear is ideal. |
| 2x | Baselayer pants that I wore all the time on the mountain under my hiking or softshellhose. |
| 3x | Inside sock ideal to keep bubbles in chess and add an additional layer of insulation. |
| 5x | Heavy hiking socks ideally duplicate to avoid bubbles. |
| 3x | Basic stratification prefer short -sleeved base layers, but maybe they prefer long sleeves. |
| 2x | I carried hiking shirts on acclimatization hikes in the valley and around the hotel. |
| 3x | Medium layers I took two short -sleeved medium layers, which I carry over my base layer, and a long -sleeved medium layer with a neckline lock. |
| 1x | Fleecemein Faithful Fleece from Mountain Equipment has always been with me and will continue to do it! |
| 1x | Softshellmein new favorite piece! This is very versatile and very useful - usually worn under my (waterproof) outer jacket. |
| 1x | Down jacket a new part of the equipment that I have given especially for this trip. It was only needed on the summit morning, but is essential. |
| 1x | Waterproof jacketein important equipment part; Probably the most worn upper clothing that I packed up. The weather is constantly changing, so the jacket was never far away. |
| 2x | ZIP-off hiking trousers that I wore on acclimatization hikes in the valley and around the hotels. |
| 1x | I practically lived alpine hose of these reinforced and stretchy hiking trousers on our shelter. I wore them all except for the summit day under waterproof trousers. |
| 1x | Softshell trousers I only wore them on the summit, but was glad that I did it. I carried her over my Baselayer and under my waterproof pants. |
| 1x | Waterproof Hosein Another indispensable piece of clothing that is worn on the mountain every day. Mine are slightly insulated and you need at least 3/4 long side zipes to easily fit over crampons and boots. |
| 1x | Hiking shoe range traveled in my hiking shoes and wore them during acclimatization hikes in the valley. I could have taken lighter boots or climbing shoes. |
| 1x | Mountain shoes Mein Scarpa Cumbre was discontinued, but a B3 or C3 mountain shoe is really necessary for a mountain like the Elbrus. |
| 1x | List for this tour switched to 12-jagged crampons and enjoyed the greater stability in steep terrain that they offer. |
| 1x | Gaupers with GORE-TEX offer maximum breathability and comfort. They should be normal and fit over their waterproof and mountaineering pants. |
| 1x | Sunglasses should have polarized glasses that offer UV protection. |
| 1x | Skibrilledie ski goggles was essential on the summit day and in difficult weather. |
| 1x | Buffich never go on a trip without my loyal buff! |
| 1x | Fleece collar collar is absolutely necessary, but I like to have the option. |
| 1x | Balaclavafür the complete all-weather lockout! |
| 1x | Fit in a helmet; Avoid everything with bums. |
| 1x | Hats or sun hat should be adjustable, quickly drying, breathable and ideally waterproof. |
| 2x | Undercover gloves I wore them as a base layer under my mountaineering gloves and meats or regardless of it if the temperature was a bit milder. |
| 2x | Mining gloves gnaw what you claim that gloves never remain waterproof, so at least two pairs are a must. |
| 1x | FäutllinGeam summit day I wore my undercover gloves, mountaineering gloves and maths - and was very grateful for it. |
| 1x | Ice pimples of general mountaineers are sufficient. The size and style depend on their size and personal preferences. |
| 1x | Ski/trekkingstöckeder ski or trekking sticks are ok as long as they can be folded together and have snow baskets. The three -part variety is ideal. |
| 1x | Sleeping bag for the trip I got this Marmot Never Summer sleeping bag. It is undoubtedly the best sleeping bag that I have ever obsessed. I never freeze again! |
| 1x | Not absolutely necessary, but the bunk beds made a little more comfortable. |
| 1x | The belt must fit over all bulky clothing and have material loops, adjustable leg loops and a hip belt. Ideally, it should also have a fuse loop. |
| 1x | 9-11mm cable up to three meters are enough for self-protection on the fixed ropes. |
| 1x | Nylon sling view absolutely necessary, but I like one that I can use as a hip line for my ice ax. |
| 3x | Screwing carabiners must be self -locking and let them hang in a belt easily. I also took three non-locking, light carabiners with wire closure for use with my ice cream hip line. |
| 1x | Thermos bottle Your water can freeze on summit day so that your hot tea can be your only fluid source. |
| 2x | Water bottle I drank a lot more water than my teammates and found that I suffered less from the effects of the height. Altitude disease is a bit like a lottery, but I prefer to drink too much than too little. |
| 1x | Betting lamps have to be on the summit day. It is best to take one that is waterproof. |
| 1x | Hopefully it will never open, but you can probably expect a few small bubbles at best. |
| 1x | SPF 30+ lip balm balm should have at least SPF 30+ and it can be worth taking a backup because they are slightly lost. |
| 1x | Sun protection you should pack the SPF 40+ and apply constantly. The sun is incredibly strong even with freezing temperatures. Several members of our team had, told the least, interesting sunburn lines! |
| 1x | Pocket knife I didn't use my pocket knife, but I feel better and better when I know that I have it with me. |
| 1x | Culture bag + toilet articles largely personal, but it is worth packing a few rollers toilet paper, antibacterial hand disinfectants and wet wipes. |
| 1x | Value the towel to take a light microfiber with you, although there is not much opportunity to wash on the mountain! |
| 1x | GoPro Hero7 and replacement batteries |
| 1x | Backpack (50l+) - Read our guide to choose a backpack |
| 1x | 70+liter travel bags 70-liter travel bag or a backpack will probably be sufficient for all above-mentioned equipment. |
I have climbed the Elbrus with 7 Summits Club, an experienced tour guide based in Russia who focuses on climbing the highest mountains on all continents (hence the name). I took part in your 8-day classic route program at a price of $ 1,360, which contains all accommodations, meals, internal transfers, guided tours and ski passes for the chair lifts.
*NB-The above Elbrus kit list assumes that you take part in a guided ascent and not camp or cook yourself.
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