Aconcagua Equipment Requirements

2 'Bomb Proof' tents, e.g. the Terra Nova Super Quasar Tents.
2 Mountain stoves, fuel bottles & non-stick pans, e.g. the MSR XGK2 "shaker jet" expedition stoves and accessories.
Magellan 2000XL GPS receiver.
Portable Alimeter, Barometer and Compas, e.g. the Suunto Vector wrist watch.
Handheld PC with RS232 interface and C development environment, e.g. the Casio A100 Handheld PC.
Solar panels.
Rechargable batteries.

Each member of the team should have:

12 point rigid crampons, e.g. the Grivel - 2F or the Camp Green-Ice.
Double plastic mountaineering boots, e.g. the Scarpa Vega boots or the Koflach Arctis Expe boots.
Walking ice axe, e.g. the Camp Zephyr.
Thick 3/4 length sleeping mat, e.g. the Therm-o-Rest 3/4 length.
60-80 Litre expedition rucksack, e.g. the Karrimor - Jaguar rucksack
Head torch, e.g. the Petzl Zoom head torch.
Expedition thickness down jacket, e.g. the Rab Andes Guide down jacket.
Down sleeping bag, e.g. the Mountain Equipment - Everest^* down sleeping bag.
Food - 3 weeks worth.

Other personal equipment includes:

2 liter water bottles

1:50,000 or larger map of area

compass

liner socks

thick outer socks

heavy weight thermals for legs and body

thick fleece top

fleece trousers

extra trouser insulation

(eg synthetic or down filled trousers)

thin shell wind and waterproof top and bottoms

fleece balaclava

warm hat to go over balaclava

liner gloves

mid-layer gloves

goretex with pile outer mits

durable gaitors

quality glacier sunglasses with side shields

travel washbag

silk or synthetic sleeping bag liner

chocolate

light hiking boots

fleece balaclava

-30C to +30C thermometer

spare batteries

suncream

knife

fork and spoon set

mug and bowl

telescopic walking poles

* the Everest bag may not be necessary the Iceline bag (£295), or the Rab Summit 1000 (£350) may be sufficient.