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Nepal Trek Packing List |
Certain basic trekking equipment is essential on all
routes we described in this site. Depending on the area
and season, we will provide you with a comprehensive
list of necessities.
Here are some recommended Equipments List for trekking
in Nepal Himalayas.
Clothing
Lightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought,
walk then in to avoid blisters. Also bring spare
laces.
A pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or
when the boot is wet.
Warm jacket. Fiber fill or down should be adequate.
This is especially necessary during winter from December
to February.
A rainproof jacket with hood or a poncho. Get the one
that is guaranteed waterproof.
Woolen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter
months, December through February these items are
essential. Thick sweaters can be purchased in
Kathmandu.
A pair of lightweight/ heavy weight trousers. Jeans
are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton
pants are available in Kathmandu.
Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the
mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/
waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going
above 10.00ft.
Thermal underwear. These are excellent to sleep in at
night in the winter months thermal underwear are quite
invaluable.
A tracksuit useful for wearing in camp and in the
tent.
2 pair of loose fitting long shorts/ skirts.
1 lightweight long sleeved shirt is particularly
suitable for avoiding sun burn.
A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night.
During winter it is an essential item. A sunhat and
ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
A pair of gloves. Leather with lining and woolen are
best.
1 pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.
2 pairs of thin and 2 pair of thick woolen socks.
Underwear normal quantity and swimming costume,
hankies.
Equipment and Accessories
Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking
Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry personal
requirement for the day e.g. toilet items, camera, film
towel, soap, a boot etc.
Water bottle.
Snow glasses and sunglasses
2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from
dirty ones. 6-10 smaller plastic bags to dispose
garbage.
Wallet and /or money belt with compartment for coins.
Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper
can be by in Kathmandu and some villages in the
mountains.
Small headlamp and/ or torch with spare batteries and
bulbs candles and lighter to burn toilet paper.
Snow gaiters essential during wither and all treks
going over at other times.
An umbrella (optional), which is quite useful to as a
sunshade and useful when it rains.
Reading materials, camera and film, game items
(optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil,
envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife,
binoculars (optional), a small pillow or headrest
(optional). Thermoses (optional)- an inflatable sleeping
mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of passport
photograph
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