Umbrella or rain poncho on Everest
Also called: Umbrella, Folding umbrella, Rain poncho, Poncho, Rain coat
What it is for
An umbrella or rain poncho for rain on the approach, where a hardshell would be too hot.
What Everest asks for
Optional
Advised: a folding umbrella or a poncho beats a hardshell in warm rain on the trek in, stays in base camp
Other mountains
- Standard on: Carstensz Pyramid
- Optional on: Everest, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus
