Set
Women's Beginners' 7-piece Set (Down Jacket)
*If you have any specific requests for the brands of hiking shoes, backpacks and rain gears or for those colors, Please leave a note in your order form. Availability of brands and colors are referred to in the following pages.Click here to check the brands for hiking shoes. >>Click here to check the brands for backpacks. >>Click here to check the brands for rain gears. >>
This set is for the first-timers on Mt. Fuji! This 7-piece set is the popular option at Yamadougu Rental Shop. It offers most items necessary for day trip and overnight trip with stay in mountain huts. Purchasing all these require quite a bit of investment. Even for those who are keen on starting out mountain climbing and are thinking about getting all necessary equipments, this option allows you to try things out before making purchases.
[01] Rain Gear Top and Bottom ★Various colors are available!
Choose your favorite color for the rain gear. Mizuno's Bergtech EX Storm Saver is the standard rain gear offered by Yamadougu Rental Shop. Being waterproof and breathable are two essential requirements for rain gears in the mountains which keeps the rain out and releases moisture inside. Gore-Tex is an often used materials, but Mizuno's Bergtech EX is comparable in the performance.
★Notes
-Choose a rain gear with larger size. / Rain gear comes in handy not just in the rain, but also in keeping warm from chill and wind. You may want to wear it when it is cold or windy, so with the possibility of wearing it on top of fleece or down jacket, choose one size larger than what you normally wear. Mizuno's Storm Saver is made thinner in the waist, so it is advisable to choose the larger size.
-Different sizes may be selected for top and bottom. / You may request Different size, such as small for jacket and medium for pants. when specifying the size, Choose one for either the jacket or the pants, and leave a note in the order form.
[02] Backpacks ★ Various size, colors, and brands are available! Click here to check the brands for backpacks. >>
-20L / Ideal for day trip on mountains and trails. It is also small enough for the use by children.
-30-35L / This is the most common size among our customers. It can be used for climbing Mt. Fuji and for a trip with one or two nights stay in mountain huts.
-60L / This is a recommended size for those who intend to go on camping or mountain traverse in summer season.
★Notes
-All backpacks have rain cover, so you do not need to request to rent one. For 20L and 30-35L backpacks, the cover is built into the bottom of the pack. For 60L pack, the cover is not built in, but comes in a pouch.
[03] Hiking Shoes ★Various brands are available! ★Comes with free hiking socks! Click here to check the brands for hiking shoes. >>
All customers who rent hiking shoes receive a pair of socks for free. Legs get fatigued easily when hiking on the mountain due to uneven surfaces. Shoes without ankle support makes it difficult to maintain balance. Hiking with hiking shoes that covers up to the ankles prevent sprains, and thick soles provide much more safety and stability. We provide easy-to-fit hiking shoes for the beginners as well.
★Notes
-Please choose a size larger than what you normally wear by 0.5 to 1cm since the hiking socks are thicker.
[04] Trekking Poles Use of trekking poles gives extra stability and leads to less fatigues. This is especially important in descent where it is desirable to reduce the stress on knees. For those who are hiking on the trail for the first time, lack of experience and proper technique may cause more impact and stress on your body. Use of trekking poles can help reduce such stress and fatigues.
[05] Head Lamp
Even if you do not plan to hike at night time, there are many instances that head lights become necessary - staying out late on trail due to accidents, encountering bad weather condition with poor visibility, etc. There are also instances where you need to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night at mountain huts or make an early departure when it is still dark. Head lamps can be turned on easily, even in the darkness. Replacement batteries are also provided, so you can go in the trail without any worries.
★Notes
-Head lamps are provided with three AAA batteries in case the replacement is necessary. Please be sure to carry them with you.
[06] Short Gaiters Short gaiters cover the area around ankles over the shoes. By having a cover over the shoes, it keeps the rain and sands out.
[07] Down Jacket Down jackets are popular option as it keeps the warmth well and does not take up too much space and weight. However, it will lose the heat retention capability when it becomes wet, so be sure to keep it dry. Any fleece or down jackets may be used in the mountains, but be sure to rent it from us if you do not have one.
S | M | L | |
Height | 152-158cm | 157-163cm | 162-168cm |
Bust | 77-83cm | 81-87cm | 85-91cm |
Waist | 57-63cm | 61-67cm | 65-71cm |
Inseam | 69.5cm | 72.5cm | 75.5cm |
Japan | Europe | US(Women) | US(Men) | UK |
21.5 | 33 | 4 | - | 2 1/2 |
22.0 | 34 | 4 1/2 | - | 3 |
22.5 | 35 | 5 | - | 3 1/2 |
23.0 | 36 | 5 1/2 | - | 4 |
23.5 | 37 | 6 | - | 4 1/2 |
24.0 | 38 | 6 1/2 | - | 5 |
24.5 | 39 | 7 | 6 1/2 | 5 1/2 |
25.0 | 40 | 7 1/2 | 7 | 6 |
25.5 | 41 | 8 | 7 1/2 | 6 1/2 |
26.0 | 42 | 8 1/2 | 8 | 7 |
26.5 | 43 | - | 8 1/2 | 7 1/2 |
27.0 | 44 | - | 9 | 8 |
27.5 | 45 | - | 9 1/2 | 8 1/2 |
28.0 | 46 | - | 10 | 9 |
28.5 | 47 | - | 10 1/2 | 9 1/2 |
29.0 | 48 | - | 11 | 10 |
30.0 | 50 | - | 12 | 11 |