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Kilimanjaro Kitlist

10th February 2013 | 0 comments

Whichever route you’re planning to trek, Kilimanjaro requires a range of essential gear to keep you warm and comfortable… Because of the different temperate zones on Kili, you need a range of clothing to cope as you may encounter everything from hot and sunny weather to wind and rain, to sub-zero temperatures. Luckily, you’ll have porters to carry your kitbag …

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Monch Kitlist

12th August 2012 | 0 comments

Here’s our suggested kitlist for ‘easy’ classic alpine climbs such as the Bernese peak, the Monch   BASIC KIT Lightweight mountaineering boots – La Sportiva Trango Extreme Evo Semi-rigid crampons – Grivel G12 General mountaineering ice axe – Black Diamond Raven Backpack – Deuter Guide 30+ SL Softshell pants – Rab Vapour-Rise Guide Pants Softshell jacket – The North Face …

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Corsica GR20 Kitlist

7th June 2012 | 2 comments.

Planning to trek Corsica’s GR20? Here’s our complete list of gear to take… When planning your kit for the GR20, one decision to make is whether to carry camping gear or to sleep in refuges. If you’re going in the peak months (July and August) you should definitely carry a tent as you can’t pre-book refuges and so a bed …