Shop for Carstensz Pyramid
Located in the Sudirman Range of the western central highlands of Papua province, Indonesia, Carstensz Pyramid stands at 16,024 feet. Also known as Puncak Jaya, it is the highest mountain in Indonesia. Heinrich Harrer, Russell Kippax, and Albert Huizenga became the first to reach the summit in 1962. Carstensz Pyramid is named after explorer John Carstensz, who first discovered the mountain. The most common routes on Carstensz are the Harrer and Normal routes.
The following gear list is approved by our partner Rainier Mountaineering Inc. for its guided climbs of Carstensz Pyramid.
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Pack and Bag
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(2) Duffel Bag 100+ liter bag(s) made of tough, waterproof material with rugged zippers. One duffel will be taken on the mountain and carried by the porters through the rainy forest. The other duffel can be smaller and lighter duty and will be left at the hotel with extra gear and clothing.
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Backpack A 40 - 50 liter pack with a sternum strap is recommended for this climb.
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Sleeping Bag A synthetic bag rated to 10° to 15° F. A waterproof bag is preferred, but not mandatory. The temperature rating system for sleeping bags is arbitrary and is not a guarantee of warmth. Base your selection on how well you do in the cold. If you tend to sleep on the cold side, choose a bag rated on the lower end of the temperature range.
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Compression Stuff Sack for Sleeping Bag
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Sleeping Pad - Inflatable Full length inflatable sleeping pad.
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Sleeping Pad - Closed Foam
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Technical Gear
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Climbing Harness A comfortable, adjustable climbing harness with a few accessible gear loops. Adjustable leg loops are essential.
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(3) Non-Locking Carabiners
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(3) Locking Carabiners
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Helmet A lightweight climbing helmet.
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Trekking Poles Lightweight and collapsible.
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Mechanical Ascender For traveling on fixed ropes.
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Accessory Cord 15' of 7 mm cordelette in one continuous length.
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Head
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Warm Hat Wool or synthetic. It should be warm and thin enough to fit underneath a climbing helmet.
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Ball Cap or Sun Hat A lightweight ball cap or sun hat.
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Buff or Bandana A buff or bandana provides good protection from the sun and dust as well as insulation from the cold, dry air.
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Headlamp
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Hands
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Insulated Glove Warm, insulated glove, waterproof if possible. Choose an insulated glove with a removable liner for ease of drying.
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Upper Body
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(2) Light to Medium Weight Base Layer Long-sleeve wool or synthetic top will be used as your base layer. Zip-neck styles will allow for better temperature regulation.
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Light Insulating Layer A fleece or other insulation layer.
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Soft Shell Layer A windproof, water-resistant and highly breathable layer.
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(2) Rain Shell Jacket A jacket made of rain/wind-proof material with an attached hood.
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Synthetic Insulated Jacket Light and warm, water-resistant and windproof.
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(2) Non-Cotton Hiking Shirt Lightweight, long sleeve, synthetic shirt. We use long sleeves for protection against the sun, insects and as a guard against cuts and abrasions.
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Lower Body
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(4) Pairs of Underwear Non-cotton boxers or briefs
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Light to Medium Weight Base Layer Light to medium weight wool or synthetic bottoms.
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Climbing Pant Synthetic climbing pants offer a wide range of versatility. You can wear them alone on hot days, or in combination with the base layer on cold days. The thickness (insulation quality) should be based on how well you do in the cold.
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(2) Rain Shell Pant A high-quality, waterproof pant. Full-length side zippers are required for facilitating quick clothing adjustments over boots.
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Light Weight Trekking Pant A lightweight, synthetic pair of pants is a good option for the approach trek when hiking at lower altitudes and in warm conditions. These pants have no insulation, are typically made of thin nylon, and commonly feature zippers to convert between pants and shorts.
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Feet
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Gaiters Large enough to fit over your trekking boots to guard against mud and snow.
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(4) Socks Either wool or synthetic. Some people find liner socks useful for reducing friction.
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Miscellaneous Items
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Lipscreen
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Sunscreen
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(2) Water Bottles One-quart water bottles are required. Wide mouth bottles are ideal since their opening is less likely to freeze.
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Ear Plugs
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Toothpaste
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Baby Wipes
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Hand Sanitizer
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Toilet Paper
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Bowl
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Insulated Mug
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Spoon or Spork
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Pocketknife
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Pack and Bag
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(2) Duffel Bag 100+ liter bag(s) made of tough, waterproof material with rugged zippers. One duffel will be taken on the mountain and carried by the porters through the rainy forest. The other duffel can be smaller and lighter duty and will be left at the hotel with extra gear and clothing.
-
Backpack A 40 - 50 liter pack with a sternum strap is recommended for this climb.
-
Sleeping Bag A synthetic bag rated to 10° to 15° F. A waterproof bag is preferred, but not mandatory. The temperature rating system for sleeping bags is arbitrary and is not a guarantee of warmth. Base your selection on how well you do in the cold. If you tend to sleep on the cold side, choose a bag rated on the lower end of the temperature range.
-
Compression Stuff Sack for Sleeping Bag
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Sleeping Pad - Inflatable Full length inflatable sleeping pad.
-
Sleeping Pad - Closed Foam
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Technical Gear
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Climbing Harness A comfortable, adjustable climbing harness with a few accessible gear loops. Adjustable leg loops are essential.
-
(3) Non-Locking Carabiners
-
(3) Locking Carabiners
-
Helmet A lightweight climbing helmet.
-
Trekking Poles Lightweight and collapsible.
-
Mechanical Ascender For traveling on fixed ropes.
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Accessory Cord 15' of 7 mm cordelette in one continuous length.
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Head
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Warm Hat Wool or synthetic. It should be warm and thin enough to fit underneath a climbing helmet.
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Neck Gaiter / Balaclava
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Ball Cap or Sun Hat A lightweight ball cap or sun hat.
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Buff or Bandana A buff or bandana provides good protection from the sun and dust as well as insulation from the cold, dry air.
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Headlamp
-
Hands
-
Insulated Glove
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Upper Body
-
(2) Light to Medium Weight Base Layer Long-sleeve wool or synthetic top will be used as your base layer. Zip-neck styles will allow for better temperature regulation.
-
Light Insulating Layer A fleece or other insulation layer.
-
Soft Shell Layer A windproof, water-resistant and highly breathable layer.
-
(2) Rain Shell Jacket A jacket made of rain/wind-proof material with an attached hood.
-
(2) Non-Cotton Hiking Shirt Lightweight, long sleeve, synthetic shirt. We use long sleeves for protection against the sun, insects and as a guard against cuts and abrasions.
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Lower Body
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(4) Pairs of Underwear Non-cotton underwear.
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Light to Medium Weight Base Layer Light to medium weight wool or synthetic bottoms.
-
Climbing Pant Synthetic climbing pants offer a wide range of versatility. You can wear them alone on hot days, or in combination with the base layer on cold days. The thickness (insulation quality) should be based on how well you do in the cold.
-
(2) Rain Shell Pant A high-quality, waterproof pant. Full-length side zippers are required for facilitating quick clothing adjustments over boots.
-
Light Weight Trekking Pant A lightweight, synthetic pair of pants is a good option for the approach trek when hiking at lower altitudes and in warm conditions. These pants have no insulation, are typically made of thin nylon, and commonly feature zippers to convert between pants and shorts.
-
Feet
-
Gaiters Large enough to fit over your trekking boots to guard against mud and snow.
-
(4) Socks Either wool or synthetic. Some people find liner socks useful for reducing friction.
-
Miscellaneous Items
-
Lipscreen
-
Sunscreen
-
(2) Water Bottles One-quart water bottles are required. Wide mouth bottles are ideal since their opening is less likely to freeze.
-
Ear Plugs
-
Toothpaste
-
Baby Wipes
-
Hand Sanitizer
-
Toilet Paper
-
Bowl
-
Insulated Mug
-
Spoon or Spork
-
Pocketknife
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