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What's in my pack: Denali gear by Mark Postle and Steve House

Steve House and veteran guide Mark Postle have more then 30 Denali summits between them. Learn what Denali gear they like (and don’t like) in this article and in two videos from Uphill Athlete.

They review pretty much every piece of gear, naming exact brands and models. What do they cover?

  • What temperature rating sleeping bag should you bring?

  • Why are baby wipes (usually) a bad idea?

  • Do you need gaiters? How about a headlamp?

  • How much sunscreen should you bring? (Hint, not much)

  • What's the best size and shape of duffel bag to go on your sled?

  • Who’s the most important person to make friends with when you land at base camp?

  • Pro tip: At camp, remove your liner boots, put on your down booties, and then put your foot in your outer boot to wear around camp.

  • Pro tip: if you’re wearing puffy pants, you can unzip the fly and clip the rope to your belay loop through the fly. 

You get the idea - loads of tested expert tips! (Plus, a pretty long list of things you should not bring.) If you're headed to Denali, have a look.


Here's a video covering clothing and personal gear with Mark, about 45 minutes.


Here's a longer video/podcast version on the same topic, with additional expert advice from Steve House, about 2:12.


And finally, here's the original article at Uphill Athlete, with a summary of the gear list.