Durrerspitze: Alpintour "Lebensstil", Riepenscharte

Basic Equipment for Alpine Climbing

• Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
• Layered, moisture wicking clothing
• Hiking socks  
• Rucksack (with rain cover)
• Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
• Sunglasses
• Hiking poles
• Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
• First aid kit
• Blister kit
• Bivy / survival bag  
• Survival blanket
• Headlamp
• Pocket knife
• Whistle
• Cell phone
• Cash
• Navigation equipment / map and compass
• Emergency contact details
• ID

Technical Equipment for Alpine Climbing

• Rock climbing shoes
• Climbing harness
• Climbing helmet
• Chalkbag plus Chalk
• Belay/rappelling device
• Quickdraws
• Prusik loop
• Cord
• Slings
• HMS screw-gate carabiner
• Snap-gate carabiner
• Personal anchor system
• Positioning lanyard / personal anchor system with screwgate carabiners for resting
• Safelock carabiner
• Small climbing rucksack
• Finger tape
• Climbing knife
• Topo
• Single rope
• Half ropes
• Twin ropes
• Friend/cam 0
• Friend/cam 0.1
• Friend/cam offset 0.1-0.2
• Friend/cam 0.2
• Friend/cam offset 0.2-0.3
• Friend/cam 0.3
• Friend/cam offset 0.3-0.4
• Friend/cam 0.4
• Friend/cam offset 0.4-0.5
• Friend/cam 0.5
• Friend/cam offset 0.5-0.75
• Friend/cam 1
• Friend/cam 2
• Friend/cam 3
• Friend/cam 4
• Friend/cam 5
• Friend/cam 6
• Friend/cam 7
• Friend/cam 8
• Set of friends/cams
• Double set of friends /cams
• Small friends/cams
• Medium friends/cams
• Large friends/cams
• Set of nuts
• Double set of nuts
• Small nuts
• Medium nuts
• Large nuts
• Nut tool
• Tricam(s)
• Ball nut(s)
• (Active) Camming device(s) for wider cracks such as the Gipsy
• Hexentric(s)
• Progress capture pulley(s) such as the Petzl Traxion
• Micro ascender(s) such as the Petzl TiBloc
• Pitons and hammer
• Locking device
• Big wall aider
• Trad gear if required
• Haul bag as required
• Boulder brush

• The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
• For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
• Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.