From trekking in light clothing to full-fledged climbing, mountaineering with various styles. Because there are abundant items accordingly, beginners think that I'm worried about what kind of climbing goods I need. However, basically the minimum things that should be aligned with any type of mountaineering are the same.
So, this time, we will introduce the minimum climbing goods necessary for the first challenge to mountaineering, and further recommended items if there are any.
Featured climbing goods | required
Caravan (Caravan) trekking shoes C1_02S Gore-Tex
Trekking shoes can not be removed by climbing. You can walk with sneakers as long as you are on a well-maintained sidewalk, but basically you need climbing shoes and trekking shoes.
The trekking shoes here are characterized by places where there is clearance in the fingertip part and where the Achilles tendon part is cut shallowly. It is designed to make it easy for beginners to climb mountains. Because the soft cushion material etc. are used around the mouth, it is trekking shoes with less burden on the ankle.
In addition, it is also a point that adopts "caravan trek sole" with high grip power to the ground and "insole cushion system" absorbing shock when landing.
Millet Venom 30 MIS 2030 3586
Mountain climbing that puts lots of luggage in a backpack requires a backpack that is hard to get tired even if it takes a long time. It is also a point that prevents stuffiness on your back and escapes heat and type that you can put your luggage in a well-balanced manner. In case of climbing for the first time, we recommend about 30 liters of capacity.
This backpack is an item of the famous maker "Millet" used by the climbing team who climbed 8000 m peak for the first time in humanity. It is lightweight and excellent in breathability, as well as a convenient back-open type for loading and unloading.
Also it is attractive to have a zack cover to protect the backpack from rain. It is recommended climbing goods which also correspond to sudden bad weather.
The North Face (THE NORTH FACE) Rainwear raintex-aero-L-NP11520-MR
Rain wear what you should not forget in mountaineering goods. The weather in the mountain is easy to change, it is recommended climbing goods that are useful as a cold weather such as a fog and windy day even if it is not raining, cold day.
Products used in mountaineering are of the type divided into upper and lower parts, it is recommended to choose materials that are excellent in waterproofness and moisture permeability. The feature of this rain wear is that the material has a three-layer structure, and its high waterproof moisture permeability is also attractive.
It is also recommended to be compact storage. It is a specification that is hard to feel stress even if worn for a long time, it is a rain wear recommended for climbing beginners.
Carimar (karrimor) carbon
Trekking pole is also one of the climbing goods necessary for climbing beginners. The trekking pole, which plays the role of a cane, is active as a climbing goods which balances the walking in the mountain path and reduces the burden on the legs.
When choosing a trekking pole, we recommend that you type a set of two pairs that can be balanced with both hands. Also, light weight items that use carbon materials etc. are suitable.
Recommended by trekking poles, British long-established bag brand "Carima". It is lightweight with about 190 g made of carbon, it is possible to extend and retract from 64 to 135 cm. Adopting strong tungsten for the metal used at the tip. It is a mountaineering goods recommended for situations where there are many rocky places and decorative roads.
Gentos (GENTOS) HX-133D
Mountaineering type lights are also necessary climbing goods when climbing. It helps when Shimoyama goes through sunset. When choosing a headlight for mountain climbing it is better to check "Sturdy, lightweight, strong against water, brightness adjustable" and so on. It is more safe to prepare spare batteries together.
This headlight features that you can turn it on and off just by holding your hand. It is also attractive to be able to automatically switch to 3 levels of brightness of 30 · 110 · 220 lumens. It is a recommended item that you can concentrate on climbing as it can be adjusted automatically, such as dark in bright places and bright in dark places.
Nalgene color bottle
Recommended mountaineering goods as well as bottles that are easy to drink while walking. This water bottle is a thing of "Narugen" which is frequently used by mountaineers, and it is characterized by being able to deal with both open and hot drinks which are easy to open and close.
Suunto (SUNTOO) A - 10NH
Compass is also a necessary item in climbing, but small and precise type is recommended among them. The "Suunto" compass from Finland is popular because ease of use and functionality are pursued. Because it has a detachable neck strap, it is easy to use when reading the map, recommended climbing goods.
Casio (CASIO) PRG-300-7JF
Climbing goods to carry around with wrist watch also think by any chance. The wristwatch that I would like to recommend for mountaineering is a waterproofing product that can display altitude, atmospheric pressure, bearing etc.
This product suitable for mountaineering is capable of measuring direction, altitude, pressure and temperature, as well as each processing capability is up compared to the conventional model, but it features. In addition, the waterproof performance is the level of reinforcement for everyday life.
The North Face (THE NORTH FACE) Gore-Tex Hat NN 01605
In climbing the season where the intensity of sunshine is also an issue, a canopy that can also protect the neck is wide, foldable hats that are excellent in UV cutting and breathability are also recommended climbing goods.
This product is waterproof and breathable, it is used in rainy weather. It is characterized by processing to prevent the rain from penetrating to the joint part of the collar.
ISCA (ISUKA) WeatherTech trekking glove
Mountains have trees and rocky places, so gloves are also essential climbing goods. It is recommended climbing goods not only to prevent injuries but also to make it easier to grasp the trekking pole and to prevent sunburn.
The trekking glove here is characterized by the fact that raised fabric is used for the thumb portion. It also works for simple sweat wiping. It is also the point that there is high breathability and fit.
Small anti-slip is arranged entirely in the palm. Also, when having a trekking pole it is also a point that thick pads are not included so that you can feel the grip feeling. It is recommended climbing goods which is also excellent in ease of use.
Glong (GronG) Sports towel
Towel is necessary as an item to wipe sweat, but also as a first aid treatment when injured, recommended climbing goods. When choosing a towel as a climbing good, besides being superior in water absorbency and quick drying, it is a point to choose a thing with a certain size.
This towel is soft and soft, water-absorbing microfiber type. The size is about 128 x 75 cm and about 60 x 38 cm with two large and small sets. Weight is about 250 g and is lightweight. Because it has a hook loop, it is convenient to hook on metal hook "carabiner" popular as climbing goods.
Navitas Naturals (Navitas Naturals) Organic Trail Mix
Climbing mountain climbing goods are also necessary to consume energy more than you think, so you can easily replenish nuts.
This product is a type mixed with "wolfberry fruit, white mulberry, Inca Golden Berry, cacao nib, cashew nut". Nuts that can be easily supplied nutrition are recommended as a behavioral diet.
High mount (HIGH MOUNT) survival seat
Mountain climbing goods requiring a thin sheet that can be wrapped around the body in an emergency and warmed. High heat retention, as an item to minimize exhaustion of physical strength as it does not miss the heat of the body. It can also be used at the time of injury protection. Also, since it is light and bulky, we recommend taking one piece.
This survival seat is an emergency seat for protecting your body from weather changes and changes in body temperature and wind and rain. It is a recommended mountaineering goods which gold color with heat retention effect and silver color reflecting heat and usage are used properly.
Mountains and Plateau Map Yatsugatake Tateshina / Mikigahara / Kirigamine 2017
One of the mountaineering goods you want to prepare for when you go to climb is "climbing map". Among beginners, we recommend climbing mountain climbing map "mountain and plateau map" which climbs the image of the mountain which climbs from now. When you get used to climbing, the topographical map published by the Geographical Survey Institute is useful.
In "Mountains and Plateau Map", various information such as the time required from point to point, water field, mountain hut, dangerous place etc. are stated. It is also recommended that the shape of the mountain such as color-coded contours is easy to understand.
Mountaineering merchandise for recommended goods | If you have any
Waist bag waist pouch
Mountain climbing goods which are convenient to put things to put in and out frequently, such as maps, cameras, towels, behavioral foods, etc. are a waist pouch. The size of the waist pouch also has a compact type that contains only a cell phone and a map, and a large capacity type such as entering a camera. In any case, when choosing a waist pouch it is recommended to see a type that is strong against water.
This waist pouch weighs about 0.22 kg and is lightweight, so it is convenient to carry around with outdoor such as climbing. Attractive with PET bottle holder. Water-resistant nylon fabric is adopted as a material, waterproofing and high durability are also points.
Fujifilm (FUJIFILM) digital camera XP90 waterproof
One of the way to enjoy mountain climbing is to record beautiful scenery from the summit of the mountain, flowers and animals found in the street. In that case it is more convenient to have a digital camera that makes it easy to take pictures.
Fujifilm 's "XP 90" is a waterproof type, equipped with a large - sized LCD monitor of 3.0 - inch small and lightweight body of 203 g. It is also a point to be able to share wirelessly and remotely shoot interlocking with wide-angle optical 5x zoom, smartphone etc. It is recommended climbing goods which can shoot the leisure scene vividly.
Montbell (mont-bell) UL trekking umbrella # 1128551
A lightweight folding umbrella for outdoor is also a candidate for mountaineering goods recommended. You can surpass sudden rain, so if you have plenty of luggage it is convenient to have it besides the raincoat. This product has high abrasion resistance, it is a point that water repellent finish is given.
Victorinox (VICTORINOX)
Outdoor knife, including emergency, something useful. This product is compact size so it is attractive for women, easy to use.
Portability is also good as it can be used as a key holder. There are 10 types of functions, including small blades, nail file, minus screwdriver, scissors, key ring, tweezers, toothpick, scissors, wire stripper and Phillips screwdriver.
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Mountaineering goods released from various outdoor brands. The point of choosing is to carefully consider what mountain you want to climb and what climbing style you want. Consider that it is always back to back with danger, please do not judge by price alone, choose what fits your body, and enjoy climbing safely. Also, do not forget small items that are indispensable for leisure, such as climbing planning documents, insurance cards, ambulance sets and plastic bags.