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Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli

Height: 5663m

Min. Temp

Day:  -5°C to -10°C

Night:  -15°C to -20°C

Normal range of Min. Temp high on mountain (without windchill)

Gear Recommendations

Essential
  • Down & Synthetic Jackets
  • Down Trousers & Salopettes
  • Insulated Mitts
  • Shell Jacket
  • Shell Trousers & Salopettes
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Extreme Balaclava
  • Down & Synth Vests
  • Sleep Systems
Optional
  • Insulated Socks

Weather

Tent peak is a superb addition to trekking in the Annapurna Sanctory. Bagging the summit opens up a superb 360-degree view of magnificent 8000m peaks and the famous fishtail mountain Machhapuchhre.

Wind chill rating: Medium

Gear Notes

As an additional excursion to a trekking route the gear selected should be both lightweight and low bulk in the rucksack as well as provide the extra warmth required. The traditional trekking seasons are either side of the monsoons, so, March/April and October/November.

Guided Trips

Trip recommendation coming soon.

Pointers

  • Lightweight
  • Windchill
  • Personal Metabolism
  • Sleeping bag zips
  • Down vs. Synthetic
  • One-piece Suits
  • Other trips
  • PHD Sizing
  • Temperature Ratings

Recommended Gear for Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli

Down & Synthetic Jackets
image of Down & Synthetic Jackets
Down Trousers & Salopettes
image of Down Trousers & Salopettes
Insulated Mitts
image of Insulated Mitts
Shell Jacket
image of Shell Jacket
Shell Trousers & Salopettes
image of Shell Trousers & Salopettes
Sleeping Bags
image of Sleeping Bags
Extreme Balaclava
image of Extreme Balaclava
Down & Synth Vests
image of Down & Synth Vests
Sleep Systems
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Optional Gear for Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli

Insulated Socks
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