Equipment list trekking (click for the printable PDF version)
Upper Body-
o 2 cotton t-shirts;
o 2 polypropylene or wool t-shirt;
o 1 Quick drying Trekking Shirt (Blouse)
o 1 long sleeve polypropylene or wool shirts, lightweight;
o 1 polar fleece pullover or jacket, medium weight;
o Waterproof breathable jacket with hood
o Lightweight down/synthetic jacket for those chilly days in camps and on passes;
o Your clothing should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks, bin-liners, or large plastic bags.
Hands-
o 1 pr. lightweight fleece gloves
o 1 pr. Water proof Gloves or mitts
o Adjustable trekking poles;
Head-
o Warm hat wool or synthetic that covers your ears;
o Balaclava or Face mask (optional) ;
o Ball cap or brimmed sun cap;
o Glacier sunglasses with high protection UV rating;
o Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs;
o Bandana or head scarf/Buff, also useful for dusty conditions.
Lower Body-
o Cotton underwear briefs;
o 1 pair walking shorts;
o 1 pair walking trousers for trekking and around camp;
o 1 pair lightweight thermal bottoms polypropylene or wool ;
o 1 pair fleece or soft shell trousers;
o 1 pair Waterproof/breathable pants with side zips;
o Your clothing should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks, bin-liners, or large plastic bags.
Feet-
o 1 pair sturdy leather walking boots with good ankle support (we mean leather trekking, not climbing boots);
o 1 pair trainers, running shoes and/or sandals for Kathmandu and in camp;
o 2 pair med-heavy poly or wool socks;
o 4 pair lightweight trekking socks, poly or wool;
o Cotton socks for in town.
Drinking-
o 2 x 1 liter water bottle
o Steripen or water purification filter (optional, but very use full)
Sleeping-
o 1 sleeping bag (rated to – 10 Centigrade comfort).
o Your sleeping bags should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks, bin-liners, or large plastic bags. back to top
Rucksack and Travel Bags-
o 1 small rucksack (25-35 liters, for the trek);
o 1 large duffle kit bags for clothing and equipment. Must be durable for use on pack animals & porters;
o Small padlocks for duffel kit bags.
Personal Hygiene-
o female or male hygiene supplies;
o 2 tubes lip sun cream;
o 1 large tube skin sun cream (min.factor 15);
o 1 toothpaste/brush;
o 1 bar soap
o hand sanitizer gel
o 1 small towel;
o Baby wipes.
Medical-
Medications are inexpensive and readily available in Kathmandu with no doctor`s prescription:
o Small personal first-aid kit. (Simple and Light) Aspirin, first-aid tape, plasters (Band-Aids), personal medications, etc. The leaders will have extensive first-aid kits, so leave anything extra behind. Please let your leader know about any medical issues before the climb;
o 1 skin blister repair kit;
o 1 small bottle anti-diarrhea pills;
o 1 small bottle anti-headache pills;
o 1 small bottle cough and/or cold medicine;
o 1 small bottle anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox, Acetylzolamide.
o 1 small bottle stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc.;
o Do not bring sleeping pills. They are a respiratory depressant;
o 1 set earplugs;
o Extra prescription glasses, contact lens supplies. Contact lens wearers, please bring glasses in case of emergency.