Daypack or summit pack on Vinson
Also called: Daypack, Summit-day backpack
What it is for
A smaller backpack for the trek in and for summit day, when you carry only what you need.
What Vinson asks for
Standard
A small pack as carry-on for the Antarctic flight (one per passenger, under the seat) and for Union Glacier; summit day uses the big pack unless your operator says otherwise
What to look for
- Volume
- How much the pack or bag holds, in litres.
Kinds
- Daypacks
- Summit Packs
Other mountains
- Standard on: Everest, Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Vinson, Kosciuszko, Carstensz Pyramid
- Optional on: Denali
