Ascenso de 9 días al Cerro El Plata desde Mendoza, Argentina

 Backpack: 70lts - 85lts.  Bag to be transported by mules and porters (in case of needing and requiring service of porters)  Bag to leave in the shelters in case you need to leave extra equipment.  Trekking poles (2) - adjustable.  Insulating mat.  Inflatable insulation mat (optional, for more comfort).  Warm sleeping bag: -15 / -20 degrees comfort (eg 800 / 1000gms. Of duvet).  1 headlamp with new batteries. (with spare batteries)  1 lip protector and sunscreen (SPF minimum 40)  Personal kitchen items (plate, fork, spoon, cup)  2 bottles (ex: Nalgene of 1lt with insulator if possible).  1 thermos (1lt).  Personal care items (personal medications, hygiene items).  Photo camera.  Bottle to urinate.  Pickaxe (depending on the time of year) Feet:  Trekking shoes.  High Mountain double boots (in case of trekking boots, make sure that they are prepared for VERY LOW temperatures and that crampons can be placed on them).  1 pair of leggings.  1 pair of thin socks (1st skin)  1 pair of socks to leave in the sleeping bag (always dry to sleep)  2 pairs of trekking socks for the approach.  1 pair of thick high mountain socks for summit day.  1 pair of crampons. Legs  1 trekking pants.  1 thin pants (1st skin)  1 warm pants (polar, primaloft, duvet)  1 waterproof pants (Gore-Tex). Upper body  2 synthetic long-sleeved thermal shirts (1st skin)  2 polar divers, long sleeves.  1 thin duvet jacket, primaloft or similar coat.  1 duvet coat jacket with hood. (-30 / -20)  1 waterproof jacket and windbreaker with hood (ex: Gore-Tex) Head  1 sun hat or hat.  1 warm hat (covering the ears).  1 balaclava  1 pair of high mountain goggles. (UV factor 4)  1 pair of mountain glasses. (UV factor 4) Hands  1 pair of work gloves, comfortable for trekking.  2 pairs of inner gloves, 1st skin.  1 pair of warm gloves (polar, primaloft)  1 pair of warm and waterproof gloves (ski type)  1 pair of mittens or similar prepared for VERY LOW temperatures)