Trekking Equipment List

The following lists of equipment give you a general idea on what to pack, for trekking or climbing in Nepal. The personal items are your individual choice. The most important things you must bring is clothing in order to adjust to cold weather. Please, remember that you always should try to keep lightweight.  At the beginning of your trekking, your pack should not exceed 15 to 20 kg.

Recommended equipment lists:

 BACKPACK

  1.  DUFFLE  BAG
  2.  DAY PACK

SLEEPING ACCESSORIES

  1. SLEEPING BAG
  2. SLEEPING BAG LINER

CLOTHS

  1. BASE LAYER
  2. TREKKING SHIRTS
  3. TREKKING TROUSERS AND SHORTS
  4. FLEECE WIND STOPPER JACKET
  5. DOWN JACKET
  6. UNDERWARE
  7. RAIN GEAR

HEAD GEAR

  1. SUN PROTECTION HAT
  2. HEAD BAND
  3. NECKBAND

HANDS

  1. INNER GLOVES
  2. OUTER GLOVES

FOOTWEAR

  1. HIKING BOOTS
  2. TREKKING SHOES
  3. HIKING SOCKS
  4. THERMAL SOCKS
  5. GAITERS

MEDITIONS

  1. DIAMOX
  2. WATER PURIFICATION TABLETS
  3. ISOTONIC POWER
  4. GENERAL MEDICATIONS
  5. BASIC FIRST AID KIT
  6. SUNCREAM/ LIP GUARD
  7. BABY WIPES
  8. TOILETRIES
  9. BILSTER PLASTERS
  10. HAND SANITIZER
  11. OXIMETER

IMPORTANT ACCESSORIES

  1. SUNGLASSES
  2. TREKKING POLES
  3. WATER BOTTLE
  4. HEADLAMPS

PERSONAL GEAR

  1. TREKKING TOWEL
  2. SMALL LOCKS
  3. WATER PROOF ZIPLOCK BAGS
  4. CAMERA

READING MATERIAL

  1. NOTEBOOK/ PEN
  2. USB PORTABLE BATTERY CHARGER

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

  1. VALID PASSPORT
  2. PASSPORT PHOTOCOPY
  3. FOUR PASSPORT SIZE PHOTO
  4. INSURANCY COPY
  5. CURRENCY
  6. CREDIT CARD/ATM

Note: This is only the guidelines. You can apply your own experience and add up the equipment that you need. These aforementioned lists are to help you find the best gear while trekking in Nepal. You are required to bring everything on this list. These are a few brands and versions of each piece of equipment. If you want to buy equipment here, you can find easily in the stores around Kathmandu.

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