TREKKING: EQUIPMENT GEAR LIST

• Jeans or slacks
• Towel and toilet kit
• Underwear
• Gloves or mittens
• Sleeping bag, warm to minus 20 degrees F, either down or fiberfill
• (or you can rent one from HMB in Kathmandu also)
• Jacket, down or fiberfill; a ski jacket is ok
• Sweater, wool shirt or acrylic pile jacket.
• Duffel bag, canvas or nylon, without a frame (for porters to carry or truck transport)
• Daypack or rucksack, waterproof, for you to carry (many good deals in Kathmandu)
• Water bottle x 1 liter or 1 quart; be sure that it does not leak. (Camelbak hydration systems are good.)
• Flashlight & Batteries
• Walking shoes: either boots or strong tennis or running shoes, well broken in.
• There may be rain, mud or snow; boots are sometimes necessary therefore we recommend bringing them.  If you do not have boots & your feet are (size 10 or less), you can rent/buy good boots in Kathmandu.
• Hats, one with a brim for sun; one wool for cold weather.
• Sunglasses or goggles - very important for travel above 12,000 ft. absolutely essential for Everest treks.
• Shorts - it may be warm during the day, especially near Pokhara. Women should wear a skirt.
• Socks - two pairs thick wool or wool/nylon.
• Shirts - we recommend three: two T-shirts and one long sleeve shirt.
• Pocketknife (Be sure this is packed in your checked baggage to avoid hassles with airport security).
• Rainwear - a poncho; or you can buy an Indian umbrella or Poncho in Kathmandu cheaply.
• Slippers or sandals for campsite wear. Rubber `shower shoes' are available in Kathmandu for about $1
  

This list is suitable for most 8-10 day treks. Although you can wash clothes during the trek, you may need extra socks, shirts and underclothes for longer treks. If your trek goes above 3500 meters (about 12,000 feet) for more than one day you should pay particular attention to warm clothing. We strongly recommend carrying both a pile jacket and a down or fiberfill parka (available in Kathmandu)

The weight limit on treks and domestic flights is 15 kg (33 pounds); please make an effort to keep your baggage within this weight limit.

Most of these items are available for rent or sale in Kathmandu, but most trekking equipment in Nepal is either used equipment that was sold by other trekkers or mountaineering expeditions or locally made reproductions of internationally known brands. General the quality and variety is good and our guides will assist you getting what's needed.