North Cascades Alpine Climbing - Seth Burns

A general gear list for most North Cascade alpine climbs involving snow, Ice, and rock climbing.

Seth Burns's expert gear recommendations on Rendezvu

Products in this list

Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Green M by Patagonia — A good mid sized pack that is big enough for multi day trips yet svelte enough to climb with.
Mutant 52 Backpack by Osprey Packs — another good multiday pack option that climbs well
MSR Reactor Stove System - 1 Liter by MSR
Distance Carbon Z Poles by Black Diamond — Light weight poles that can be used on the approach but then disappear in a small climbing pack once on route.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping Pad Yellow Regular by Therm-a-Rest
Therm-a-Rest Vesper Quilt 20 Gray Regular by Therm-a-Rest
Samaya2.0 Tent by Samaya
Buff UV+ Multifunctional Neckwear by Buff — I usually bring 3-4 of these
Vapor Helmet by Black Diamond
Prisma Guide Alpine Harness by Edelrid — Fully featured harness that packs down small
PearLock Screwgate Carabiner by Black Diamond — 2 of these work horse carabiners 
Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device by Black Diamond
LiteWire Carabiner by Black Diamond
Third Hand by Trango
Infinity Cord by Black Diamond — Versatile double length sling for personal attachment to anchors and for rappelling.
HMPE Cord Sling 6mm by Edelrid
Vaporlock Twistlock Carabiner by Black Diamond
Arc'teryx Men's Beta Pants Black XL by Arc'teryx
Men's Alpine Pants by Black Diamond
Men's Alpenglow Hoody by Black Diamond — Quality sun hoody that is light and protective
Men's Coefficient LT Hybrid Vest by Black Diamond — Just enough insulation to move in when the wind picks up
Men's First Light 2.0 Stretch Hoody by Black Diamond — Active mid layer insulation
Men's Alpine Start Hoody by Black Diamond — Light soft shell that offers protection from light precip and wind

North Cascades Alpine Climbing - Seth Burns

A general gear list for most North Cascade alpine climbs involving snow, Ice, and rock climbing.

Seth Burns's expert gear recommendations on Rendezvu

Products in this list

Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L Green M by Patagonia — A good mid sized pack that is big enough for multi day trips yet svelte enough to climb with.
Mutant 52 Backpack by Osprey Packs — another good multiday pack option that climbs well
MSR Reactor Stove System - 1 Liter by MSR
Distance Carbon Z Poles by Black Diamond — Light weight poles that can be used on the approach but then disappear in a small climbing pack once on route.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping Pad Yellow Regular by Therm-a-Rest
Therm-a-Rest Vesper Quilt 20 Gray Regular by Therm-a-Rest
Samaya2.0 Tent by Samaya
Buff UV+ Multifunctional Neckwear by Buff — I usually bring 3-4 of these
Vapor Helmet by Black Diamond
Prisma Guide Alpine Harness by Edelrid — Fully featured harness that packs down small
PearLock Screwgate Carabiner by Black Diamond — 2 of these work horse carabiners 
Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device by Black Diamond
LiteWire Carabiner by Black Diamond
Third Hand by Trango
Infinity Cord by Black Diamond — Versatile double length sling for personal attachment to anchors and for rappelling.
HMPE Cord Sling 6mm by Edelrid
Vaporlock Twistlock Carabiner by Black Diamond
Arc'teryx Men's Beta Pants Black XL by Arc'teryx
Men's Alpine Pants by Black Diamond
Men's Alpenglow Hoody by Black Diamond — Quality sun hoody that is light and protective
Men's Coefficient LT Hybrid Vest by Black Diamond — Just enough insulation to move in when the wind picks up
Men's First Light 2.0 Stretch Hoody by Black Diamond — Active mid layer insulation
Men's Alpine Start Hoody by Black Diamond — Light soft shell that offers protection from light precip and wind