Necessary Equipment For Climbing Damavand

What is the necessary equipment to climbing Damavand summit?

The Necessary equipment to climbing Damavand Mountain are depends on the season and the rout of climbing. In the Below it's a list of  necessary equipment for climbing Damavand from South Face (usual route).

Necessary equipment at Summer;

  1. Trekking / backpacking shoes
  2. Light backpack
  3. Duffle bag (luggage bag)
  4. wool hat (warm)
  5. Scarf
  6. Base layer (Jacket & Pants)
  7. Fleece (Jacket & Pants)
  8. Hardshell jacket (Gore-tex)
  9. Windstopper pants
  10. Down jacket
  11. Socks (3 set)
  12. Wool/Down socks (for Camp)
  13. Base glove + Windproof gloves (Two finger)
  14. Sleeping bag (Comfort -10 to 0)
  15. Mat (with suitable R-value)
  16. Head lamp + extra battery
  17. Sunglasses (Category 3)
  18. Sun cream (SPF +50)
  19. Trekking sticks
  20. Thermos or water bottle (Camelback systems are useful but at the cold weather maybe freez.)
  21. Personal hygiene items

Necessary equipment at Winter;

  1. Double Boots
  2. Light backpack (30-40 lit.)
  3. Big backpack (50-60 lit.)
  4. wool hat (warm) + Storm hat
  5. Scarf
  6. Base layer (Jacket & Pants)
  7. Fleece (Jacket & Pants)
  8. Hardshell jacket (Gore-tex)
  9. Hardshell pants
  10. Heavy Down jacket
  11. Wool Socks (3 set)
  12. Down socks (for Camp)
  13. Base glove + Fleece glove + Insulated gloves (Two finger)
  14. Sleeping bag (Comfort -20 or more)
  15. Mat (with High R-value)
  16. Head lamp + extra battery
  17. Sunglasses (Category 3) + Goggle
  18. Sun cream (SPF +50)
  19. Trekking sticks
  20. Thermos and water bottle
  21. Personal hygiene items
  22. Mountaineering gaiter
  23. Crampons
  24. Ice axe


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