Packing List for Himalayan TreksPosted by Passang Tsering Sherpa on September 18th, 2019 Equipment checklist for Trekking in Nepal: a complete packing list with head to toe equipment guide. Confused on what to take and leave behind for your upcoming Himalayan trek? We are here to help you and guide you through the complete equipment list required for the treks. While packing for the trek, the first thing you should consider and check is the timing of your visit. Seasonal variation is a key component. Each trekking season requires changes in your packing list and with great variations in elevation, you should basically pack for both warmer days at 2800m and colder nights at 5000m. If you are trekking during the normal trekking season (Spring and Autumn) then you will not need additional gears but if you plan to do the trek during winter (Dec to Feb) then you should pack warmer clothes, gaiters etc. accordingly. Similarly, if you plan to trek during summer/monsoon then your packing list should consist of rain protection gears. Find out the best time to visit Nepal During the trekking season (Spring and Autumn), the temperature varies from lowest -10 Degree C at 5000m to maximum 15 to 20 Degree C during day time at 2000m. Your packing list should consist of all essential gears required for the journey. Headgears - Hat X 1 - Buff/Neckband/Balaclava X 2 - Beanie/Headband X 1 Undergarments - Breathable underwear X 6 - Sports bra X 2 - Disposable underwear (Alternate for just in case) Upper body - Base Layer for upper body X 2 - Trekking shirts (Breathable and quick-dry materials) – 2 full sleeves and 2 short sleeve - Fleece jacket/Pullover X 1 - Hard Shell Jacket / Waterproof Jacket X 1 - Insulated Jacket / Down jacket X 1 (Provided by us) Lower Body - Base Layer for lower body X 2 - Trekking short X 1 - Trekking trouser X 1 - Fleece/Warm trouser for colder days X 1 - Gore-Tex Pant X 1 Footwear - Hiking socks - Thermal socks for a colder day - Cotton socks (optional) - Gaiters X 1 (For winter treks) - Flip flop X 1 - Camp shoe/Trainer X 1 - Full Hiking boots with spare laces X 1 Hands - Inner/Liner Gloves X 1 - Outer gloves X 1 Backpack/Travel Bag - Large size duffel bag (Provided by us) - 40 liters backpack with waist strap Sleeping Bags - -10 Degree Celsius rated sleeping bag X 1 (Provided by us) - Sleeping bag liner (optional) - Travel Pillow (Optional) Accessories/Others - Head Torch X 1 with spare batteries - Water Bottle X 1 - Thermos X 1 - Walking Poles X 1 pair - Sunglasses X 1 - Padlocks - Laundry Bag - Plastic bags - Ziplock bags - Books, Kindle, Reading Materials - Journal and pens - Duct tape Toiletries and Hygiene - Quick-dry towel - Toothbrush and paste - Nail clippers - Female hygiene products - Bathing soap, shampoo/dry shampoo - Washing soap - Sunscreen - Lip balms - Moisturizer First Aid - Diamox - Crepe Bandages - Gauge pad - Antiseptic cream - Plasters - Dexamethasone - Advil / Painkiller - Anti-diarrhoea pills - Water purification tablets - Cough medication For Kathmandu - Extra clothes to wear before and after the trek - Swimwear - Daypack The above listed are the gears we recommend for trekking in Nepal. However, you can pack more or less as per your requirement. If in case you are sort of any gears listed above, then you can easily buy/rent it here in Kathmandu as well after your arrival but please make sure that you have at least half day for shopping. There are many branded to local shops in Thamel where you can get all the last-minute gears. On all our Nepal treks, we provide with the use of waterproof duffel bag, sleeping bag and down jacket. Similarly, on all our peak climbing trips, we provide each climber with the use of personal climbing gears as well so that you will not have to spend extra money. Like it? Share it! |