ASCENT – Equipment list

Equipment for outdoor activities:

• large backpack (approx. 60 liters with rainproof cover for backpack, can be rented at PDF)
• daypack ( approx. 20 liters)
• sleeping bag (comfort zone 0°C and less) (can be rented at PDF)
• sleeping mat (light weight) (can be rented at PDF)
• head lamp
• pocket knife (small)
• cup and bowl (plastic or aluminium), spoon
• water bottle or camelbak (min. 1l, max. 2l)
• sunglasses (100% UV rating recommended) and sunscreen
• Band-Aids, moleskin or second skin
• light microfiber towel
• cycling shorts
• cycling jersey
• bike gloves
• running shoes
• mountaineering boots (Your boots must have strong ankle support, a ¾ shank, and Vibram^TMor equivalent soles, Goretex is recommended)

Optional (for those travelling by car):

• 2 heavy-duty garbage bags, 1/2 dozen large Zip Loc™ freezer bags – excellent for watertight packing
• personal climbing equipment (harness, helmet, climbing shoes, via ferrata set)
• hiking poles (telescope)
• mountain bike
• bike helmet
• bike repair kit, spare tube

Clothing for outdoor activities:

• waterproof rainwear (jacket, pants) breathable fabric is preferable, Gore-Tex is the best, 3 layers.
• light clothing (shorts, T- shirts)
• warm clothing,
• softshell jacket (preferably fleece)
• underwear
• long underwear
• swimwear
• sport clothing
• hiking pants (not jeans)
• cap (for sun protection) warm hat (wool or fleece)
• Hiking socks

Equipment/Clothing for school:

• any required personal medication
• personal toiletries
• house shoes
• english bible (small, translation – not paraphrase), small notebook, writing materials
• clothing for lectures, church, celebrations
• Towels

Optional:

• camera (mobile phones are NOT permitted on some tours and can’t be used as a camera)
• portable musical instruments

Note:
The electrical voltage in Romania is 220 Volts AC 50Hz, so if you intend to bring any electrical
appliances, you may need to bring a voltage converter as well as an adaptor plug.