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I plan on taking an alpine climbing course in New Zealand in January and they send me this gear list.
BODY WEAR
>Waterproof/breathable shell jacket
>Waterproof/breathable shell pants
>Down or synthetic insulated jacket
>Softshell jacket
>Lightweight fleece top
>Softshell climbing pants
>Glacier shirt
>Base layer top (x 2) and leggings (x 1)
>Underwear and Socks
>Snow gaiters
HEAD WEAR
>Baseball cap or sun hat
>Woollen or fleece hat
>Bandana or Buff
>Sunglasses
>Snow goggles
HAND WEAR
>Liner gloves
>Fleece gloves
>Mountaineering gloves (with a removable liner)
SLEEPING GEAR & ACCESORIES
>Down sleeping bag (3-4 season)
>Headlamp and spare batteries
>Water bottles (1-2 litres – 2 x 1 litre, 1 x 1 litre or 2 x 500ml. See equipment notes)
>Small first aid kit (Blister tape, painkillers, etc.)
>Toilet bag (Toothbrush/toothpaste and medications etc.)
>Wash Kit (towel, soap, shampoo etc.) – For use at sub-alpine accommodations pre, post and possibly during your trip.
>Sunscreen and SPF 15+ lip balm
>Stuff sacks and pack liner
>Cutlery, cup and bowl
I wanted to ask some of the more experienced people on here for their opinion, because honestly, to me some of this stuff seems a bit excessive. 2 pairs of gloves and 2 pairs of liners? Do I really need an extra softshell jacket when I already have a hardshell and down jacket? And WTF is a glacier shirt? Googling it didnt get me any results.