Nepal Trekking/Hiking Equipments

FOR HIKING

1: Backpack (size depends on whether or not you have porters)1 pcs and hand bag 1 pcs

2: Hiking Boots (break them in beforehand) 1 pair

3: Camp Shoes (your reward after a long day) 1 pair

4: Wool Socks (bring a few pairs of varying thickness)

5: Lightweight Trekking Pants ( 2-3 pcs )

6: Trekking shorts ( 2-3 pcs )

7:T-Shirts (lightweight wool is great) more than 3-4 pcs

8: Underwear ( more than 5 pcs )

1:Long Underwear/Wool Thermals

2: Sweeter

3:Fleece

4:Waterproof Jacket and Pants

5:Heavyweight Pants for high elevations (also good for camp)

6:Heavy Down Jacket (can be rented in Kathmandu)

7:Winter Hat

8:Winter Gloves

1:Water Purification (pump, tablets, or SteriPen; bring from home)

2:Water Bottles (at least 3 liters total capacity)

3:Baseball Cap (the sun is strong at all elevations)

4:Hiking Poles (lessen the impact on your joints)

5:Sunglasses (essential when you cross snow line)

6:Head Lamp ( extra batteries )

7:Reading Materials (Kindle may be best)

8:Journal and Pens

9:Camera ( extra batteries )

10:Daypack (for your rain jacket, snacks, camera, etc.)

11:Heavy-duty duffle bag (preferred by porters)

12:Gators (many people wear them but they are not mandatory)

Personal Supplies

1:Sunscreen

2:Hand Sanitizer

3:Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, floss, etc.)

4:Biodegradable bar Soap

5:Face/Body Wipes

6:Biodegradable washing Liquid

7:Throat lozenges, Lip balm

8:Medications (Ibuprofen, others if necessary)

Activities