📈 Gear Upgrade Priority

Not sure what to buy next? Use this priority list to maximize the value of every point spent.

Upgrade Priority Order

Follow this order for the most efficient progression. Each upgrade provides the highest ROI at its price point.

Priority	Item	Cost	Value Gain	Why This Order
#1	La Portivo 8000 Evo Boots	950 pts	Prevents slipping — #1 death cause	Survival first — nothing else matters if you die
#2	Standard Oxygen Tank	200 pts	Essential for Death Zone	You can't survive above Camp 3 without air
#3	Carbon Picks	600 pts	-25% stamina drain on vertical climbs	Reduces failure rate on steep sections by ~30%
#4	Portable Heater	500 pts	Emergency warmth — survives blizzards	Prevents hypothermia deaths in unexpected storms
#5	Thermal Base Layer	400 pts	+30% warmth retention	Reduces heater use frequency — saves heater for emergencies
#6	High-Capacity O2 Tank	450 pts	18:00 air — safety buffer	18 min is critical above Camp 3 — beginners need this most
#7	Summit 39+10 Backpack	750 pts	+2 oxygen tank slots	Carry 3 tanks total — enables Death Zone runs with buffer
#8	Summit Suit Pro	1,200 pts	+60% warmth, no stamina penalty	Best thermal gear in game — essential for summit push
#9	Harness Gear	350 pts	Team tethering — prevents ridgeline falls	Required for multiplayer above Camp 2

To attempt a full summit, you need approximately 3,350 points worth of gear:

Total: ~4,300 points

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