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adarsh_adi 6 reviews

Luggage and bags: .
Item:Max one Backpack
Logic: The 7 hr grilling hike will be twice tough the more luggage u have.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: .
Warm Clothing. Layered Clothing in fact.. so that when it gets hot u can shed off some.

RainCoat. Should be the ones from the 100Yen store. No other is as useful as that.

HeadLamp: Needed irrespective of wether u do in the night or day.

Socks: 2 pairs

Gloves: Needed. Not exagerrating. Seriously needed.

Shoes: Normal Sport Shoes will do.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: .
Toilet Paper: Not available anywhere on the Mountain.

Tissues: Will come handly, if taken.

Photo Equipment: .
I had
Camera : Panasonic DMC FZ7
Attachments: Lens hood - To prevent glare on sunrise shots.
Lens Adapter - For the filters
ND Filter
Polariser Filter.

MissedOut: Tripod

Miscellaneous: .
Drinks: Take 2 litres of fluids of ur choice.

Food: Take enuf quantity of light food. Carb foods will give u instant energy. I almost died of hunger on the summit , early in the morning.

No Alchohol: Trust Me. Keep this one off.

Rest: I would advice taking godd food and good amount of rest before starting the climb. Dont climb sleep deprived. You will not make it to the top.

Updated Aug 18, 2006

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Mr.Sparkle 327 reviews

Luggage and bags: Ok, my list is not here... Look in the general tip area to find my recommended supply list. Thank you.

Written Jul 31, 2008

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