This is my complete GEAR GUIDE for anyone climbing Mont Blanc via the Gouter Route.
Check my blog post which goes into more details about everything https://bit.ly/3ogCa51
Feel free to ask questions in the comments below :)
A summary of the full packing list here:
Essential Gear
Helmet - Black Diamond Half Dome
Crampons - Black Diamond Sabretooth Clip
Ice axe - Petzl Summit Evo
Climbing harness - Petzl Altitude
1 x locking carabiner
2 x wiregate carabiners
Trekking poles with snow baskets - Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
Headlamp - Black Diamond Storm 400
Extra batteries for headlamp - AAA
Sunglasses - Julbo Explorer 2.0
Ski goggles
Hydration system - Two 1L Nalgenes and one insulation sleeve
Sleeping bag liner- Sea to Summit Thermolite Reactor
Personal gear
Phone
Satellite SOS device - Garmin Inreach Explorer
Watch - Garmin forerunner 235
Earbuds - Jabra Elite Active 75t
Kindle or other brand of E-reader
100 euro in cash
Snacks
Clif BLOKS Energy Chew
Clif Bars
Nuts
Clothes
Underpants - Icebreaker Anatomica Boxers
Leggings - Icebreaker Mens 200 Oasis Leggings
Long sleeve wool shirt - Icebreaker Mens 200 Oasis L/S Crewe
Middle layers
Thin fleece - similar to Arc’Teryx Delta LT Zip Neck Men’s
Primaloft jacket - Arc’Teryx Proton LT Hoody
Down jacket - Arc’Teryx Cerium LT Hoody
Top layers
Softshell jacket - Arc’Teryx Mens Gamma LT Hoody
Hardshell jacket - Arc’Teryx Mens Alpha AR Jacket
Softshell pants - Haglöfs Morän Pant
Hardshell pants - Arc’Teryx Mens Beta AR pant
2 x Thin wool socks - Smartwool Hike Liner Crew
2 x Medium wool socks - Darn Tough Mens Hiker Micro Crew Sock Cushion
Trail runners - Salomon Supercross 3
Mountaineering boots - La Sportiva Nepal Evo
Gaiters - Outdoor Research Men’s Crocodile Gaiters
Softshell gloves - Mountain Equipment G2 Alpine Glove
Warm gloves - Black Diamond Soloist Gloves
Warm hat - Rab Shadow Beanie
Belt - Arc’Teryx Conveyor Belt
Cap - The North Face black cap
Buff - The original Buff
Toiletries
Zip lock bags (small and large)
Toothbrush + toothpaste
Earplugs
Ibuprofen + Paracetamol
Imodium
Prescription meds
Contacts
Skin lotion - Locobase Repair
Toilet paper
Trash bags
Kinesiotape (for taping feet)
Sunscreen and SPF lip balm
Emergency blanket
Band-aids
Backpack
Alpine backpack - Arc’Teryx Alpha AR 35 Backpack