Trekking Gears for Nepal Trekking

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)