Hiking
- Hiking boots* (break them in beforehand)
- Backpack (size depends on whether or not you have porters)
- Wool socks (bring a few pairs of varying thickness)
- Lightweight trekking pants
- Trekking shorts
- T-Shirts (lightweight wool is great)
- Underwear
Clothing
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Heavyweight pants for high elevations (also good for camp)
- Long underwear/Wool thermals
- Down jacket (can be rented in Kathmandu)
- Fleece
- Sweater
- Winter gloves
- Winter hat
Accessories
- Head lamp with extra batteries
- Baseball cap (the sun is strong at all elevations)
- Hiking poles (lessen the impact on your joints)
- Water purification (pump, tablets, or SteriPen; bring from home)
- Water bottles (at least 3 liters total capacity)
- Sunglasses (essential when you cross snow line)
- Reading materials (Kindle may be best)
- Journal and pens
- Camera with extra batteries
- Daypack (for your rain jacket, snacks, camera, etc.)
- Heavy-duty duffle bag (preferred by porters)
- Gators (many people wear them but they are not mandatory)
Personal Supplies
- Sun screen
- Hand sanitizer
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, floss, etc.)
- Biodegradable bar soap
- Face/body wipes
- Biodegradable washing liquid
- Throat lozenges, lip balm
- Medications (Ibuprofen, others if necessary)
