Due to it's unique combination of altitude and latitude Denali can present quite extreme conditions. Temperatures of -30 to -40F are not uncommon at the Summit in May or even June. Add some wind, and you get the idea. Below are some of the key pieces of gear that made the cut.
Clothing
Down Jacket: Mountain Hardwear Nilas Jacket
Insulated Pants: Mountain Hardwear Compressor Pants
Hard Shell Jacket: Arcteryx Alpha SV
Hard Shell Pants: FIrst Ascent Hardshell Pants
Soft Shell Pant: Patagonia Dual Point Pants
Synthetic Hoody: Outdoor Research Halogen Hoody
Lightweight Top and Bottom: Smart Wool
Midweight Tops and Bottom: Smart Wool
Expedition Weight Hoodie: Patagonia R1 Hoody
Expedition Weight Bottoms: Arcteryx Rho AR
Glove Liners: Outdoor Research
Sock Liners: REI Silk Liner Socks
Socks: Rei Expedition Weight Socks
Insulated Gloves: Outdoor Research Alpine Alibi II
High Altitude Mitts: Outdoor Research Alti Mitts
High Altitude Double Boots: La Sportiva Baruntse
Overboots: Forty Below K2 Superlight
Camping & Climbing
Sleeping Pads: Therm-a-rest Prolite Plus & Therm-a-rest Z Lite
Sleeping Bag: Mountain Hardwear Wraith SL (-20F)
Expedition Pack: Gregory Denali 100
Sled Duffel: The North Face Base Camp Duffel
Climbing Harness: Black Diamond Alpine Bod
Crampons: Grivel G12 Strap
Snow Shoes: MSR Lightning Ascent
Trekking Poles: Black Diamond Contour Elliptic
Ice Axe: Black Diamond Venom
Ice Tools: Petzl Quark
Knife!!!!!: Buck Redpoint Rescue
Electronics
GPS/Sat Com: DeLorme inReach Explorer
Solar Charger: Goal Zero Nomad 7 and Guide 10 Plus
Climbing Gear (Provided by AMS)
60m 10 mil low stretch rope
Pickets (15)
Pitons
Black Diamond Lost Arrow (2)
Black Diamond Knife Blade (1)
Black Diamond Bugaboo (1)
C3 cams (3)
Black Diamond Stoppers (Size 5-10)
Ice Screws
13cm (2)
16cm (2)
22cm (1)
3 single length alpine draws
3 double length alpine draws
1 quad
Shovels
Small Shovel
Spade Shovel
Bull Dog
Retailers & Gear Review
I've had excellent luck with the following retailers and review sites. All have great customer service, good reviews, and have accepted many a return from me. So much so that I'm probably on their most-wanted list.
Altrec
Backcountry
E-OMC
Gear X
Outdoor Gear Lab
REI
Trailspace
Whittaker Mountaineering
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