Equipment Recommendations
We recommend the following gear for the various trips we run. This is meant purely as a guide to assist in your planning for any trip. Please email for any further details or if you have any questions regarding this list. If you think we have missed something out please inform us! We can hire out some specialist equipment and this is noted in the text. The link to the manufacturer is what we personally use and recommend. It is personal taste!
Gear for Rental - if you want to save airline weight. Check our course details because gear rental is included with most courses.
Summer Walking Sierra Nevada
35 to 50 litre rucksack (Millet, Grivel, Macpac)
2 to 3 litres of water either in bottles or hydration sacks (Nalgene, Camelbak)
Sun hat ( Salomon, Tilley)
Sun cream (P20 recommended)
Lip Cream (Carmex)
Sunglasses (Oakley, Adidas)
Lightweight trousers (shorts not recommended.......sunburn and spiky terrain!) (TrangoWorld (Spain)
Lightweight boots (Scarpa, La Sportiva)
Lightweight waterproof and windproof jacket (Lowe Alpine, North Face)
Thermal base layer (Patagonia, Karrimor)
Trekking Poles (Leki)
Food and snacks for the day
Socks (Thorlo, Smartwool, Bridgedale)
Lightweight fleece or vest (Mountain Hardware, North Face)
Thermal gloves (yes, even in summer we have needed these up high!) (Marmot, Extremities)
2 to 3 litres of water either in bottles or hydration sacks (Nalgene, Camelbak)
Sun hat ( Salomon, Tilley)
Sun cream (P20 recommended)
Lip Cream (Carmex)
Sunglasses (Oakley, Adidas)
Lightweight trousers (shorts not recommended.......sunburn and spiky terrain!) (TrangoWorld (Spain)
Lightweight boots (Scarpa, La Sportiva)
Lightweight waterproof and windproof jacket (Lowe Alpine, North Face)
Thermal base layer (Patagonia, Karrimor)
Trekking Poles (Leki)
Food and snacks for the day
Socks (Thorlo, Smartwool, Bridgedale)
Lightweight fleece or vest (Mountain Hardware, North Face)
Thermal gloves (yes, even in summer we have needed these up high!) (Marmot, Extremities)
5 day Main Ridge Traverse or Multi-Day trips
(Exceptions to SUMMER WALKING SIERRA NEVADA list see above)
(Confirm prior to travel in case mountain conditions necessitate changes!)
60 to 70 litre rucksack (WE CAN SUPPLY) ( Macpac, POD)
Karrimat or Thermarest (WE CAN SUPPLY) (Karrimat, Thermarest)
Lightweight tent or bivvy bag (WE CAN SUPPLY) (Terra Nova, Bibler, Hilleberg)
3 season sleeping bag (PHD Designs, Mountain Equipment)
Warm fleece or down jacket RAB)
Stove (we prefer gas to fuel burners) (WE CAN SUPPLY) (Jetboil, MSR)
Gas (can be supplied by Spanish Highs if booked in advance) (Screwtop cannisters)
Cooking pan and utensils (MSR, Jetboil)
Warm headware (North Face, Bask)
Entertainment? (MP3 or book) (Up To you?)
Headtorch (Petzl)
Toilet paper (important!) Cheapest (not Izal)
Toiletries
Rubbish bag (all rubbish and packaging must be taken out)
Food for 5 days (we dehydrate our own food and find this tasty, filling, cheap & light. WE CAN SUPPLY See below) Us, but were biased!
(Confirm prior to travel in case mountain conditions necessitate changes!)
60 to 70 litre rucksack (WE CAN SUPPLY) ( Macpac, POD)
Karrimat or Thermarest (WE CAN SUPPLY) (Karrimat, Thermarest)
Lightweight tent or bivvy bag (WE CAN SUPPLY) (Terra Nova, Bibler, Hilleberg)
3 season sleeping bag (PHD Designs, Mountain Equipment)
Warm fleece or down jacket RAB)
Stove (we prefer gas to fuel burners) (WE CAN SUPPLY) (Jetboil, MSR)
Gas (can be supplied by Spanish Highs if booked in advance) (Screwtop cannisters)
Cooking pan and utensils (MSR, Jetboil)
Warm headware (North Face, Bask)
Entertainment? (MP3 or book) (Up To you?)
Headtorch (Petzl)
Toilet paper (important!) Cheapest (not Izal)
Toiletries
Rubbish bag (all rubbish and packaging must be taken out)
Food for 5 days (we dehydrate our own food and find this tasty, filling, cheap & light. WE CAN SUPPLY See below) Us, but were biased!
Winter Mountaineering Sierra Nevada
(Exceptions to SUMMER WALKING SIERRA NEVADA list see above)
50 to 60 litre rucksack (WE CAN SUPPLY) (Grivel, Lowe Alpine, Osprey)
Warm fleece or down jacket. (We love windstopper fabric) (Mountain Hardware, North Face)
Warm headware (facemask or balaclava optional) (North Face, Bask)
Headtorch (Petzl)
Boots - 4 season boots best. Need boots that take crampon (minimum Scarpa SL) ( La Sportiva, Scarpa)
Winter Gloves (Izard)
Mountaineering Jacket - (we recommend Paramo gear....its the best!)(Paramo)
Winter trousers (thermal) (Paramo)
Extra base layers ( Icebreaker, Silkbody)
Crampons (WE CAN SUPPLY) ( Grivel, Lucky (Spanish))
Ice Axe - basic walking or mountaineering axe (WE CAN SUPPLY) ( DMM)
Helmet (WE CAN SUPPLY) ( Petzl, Camp, Grivel)
Harness (WE CAN SUPPLY) (Black Diamond, Petzl)
Snowshoes (WE CAN SUPPLY) ( TSL, Tubbs)
50 to 60 litre rucksack (WE CAN SUPPLY) (Grivel, Lowe Alpine, Osprey)
Warm fleece or down jacket. (We love windstopper fabric) (Mountain Hardware, North Face)
Warm headware (facemask or balaclava optional) (North Face, Bask)
Headtorch (Petzl)
Boots - 4 season boots best. Need boots that take crampon (minimum Scarpa SL) ( La Sportiva, Scarpa)
Winter Gloves (Izard)
Mountaineering Jacket - (we recommend Paramo gear....its the best!)(Paramo)
Winter trousers (thermal) (Paramo)
Extra base layers ( Icebreaker, Silkbody)
Crampons (WE CAN SUPPLY) ( Grivel, Lucky (Spanish))
Ice Axe - basic walking or mountaineering axe (WE CAN SUPPLY) ( DMM)
Helmet (WE CAN SUPPLY) ( Petzl, Camp, Grivel)
Harness (WE CAN SUPPLY) (Black Diamond, Petzl)
Snowshoes (WE CAN SUPPLY) ( TSL, Tubbs)
