Clothing and Equipments

Trekking in the Himalayas needed right equipment for being comfortable at h

you bring will need to allow for both the warmth of the days and the chill of th
altitudes, lightweight trekking trousers and T-shirts are recommended. It's alw
some warmer clothing with you though as mountain weather is notoriously un
a burden to you and the support staff in the field. "Pack light, but pack right".
with your energies focused on the experience of Nepal.

The following equipment lists are suggested and essential for both camping &
list as a guideline, most of the trekking equipment can be hired or bought in t
keep in mind trekking gear can be bought in the many adventure shops in Ka
(hence a lot cheaper) although it is becoming more common for gear to be im

Remember that excess baggage can be a burden to you and the support staff
you to enjoy a comfortable journey with your energies focused on the experie
The major items you require are:

Good wind/rain jacket

Warm fleece jacket or jersey
Good boots, either light-weight trekking boots or light full leather boots
Good -20 Sleeping bag (which can be rented or buy in Kathmandu), we will pr
A comfortable day pack, preferably with a waistband.
Personal necessary

The following basic equipments check lists should help you with your packing
the weight of your equipment to a minimum. At the start of the trek your pack
or 15 kg.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Fleece jacket or pullover

Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Down vest and/or jacket (optional)

5. Lightweight gloves
6. Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
7. Sun hat or scarf
8. Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
9. Sunglasses with UV protection
10. T-shirts (2)
11. Underwear (4)
12. Hiking shorts (2)
13. Lightweight cotton long pants
14. Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
15. Fleece or wool pants
16. Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
17. Thin, lightweight inner socks (4)
18. Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
19. Hiking boots with spare laces
20. Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
Other necessary equipments
1. Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F
2. Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
3. Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
4. Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
5. Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag
6. Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
7. Thermarest sleeping pad
8. Water bottles (2)
9. Toiletries
10. Small wash towel
What to Bring more Details:
Layering:

Keeping the correct temperature is finest accomplished by adding or taking o

may be in shorts or skirt and a long-sleeved shirt. During the evening, as the
perhaps a parka. Make sure that your clothing is sized to allow your layers an
weather extremes or unexpected situations that may arise.
Toiletries

Bring toiletries like soap, razors, shampoo, nail scissors, hair products, tooth b
antiseptic hand wipes and face washer.
Back pack

If you plan on trekking, a sturdy and comfortable back pack and day pack wou
should have your back pack expertly fitted to you. Your back pack should also
Sleeping bag

Down-filled bags are better. Beg, borrow or steal a good one (i.e. 4-5 season)
is fluffy, light and thick. A muff (an extra section around the neck) makes a bi
Reasonable sleeping bags are cheaply available for rent in Kathmandu. Altern
to a 3-4 season bag.
Sleeping bag liner
Cotton, silk or fleece saves washing your sleeping bag and adds warmth.

Daypack
This should be comfortable and a good waist band that transfers some of the
big enough to take a jacket, fleece, water, camera and odds and ends. Kathm
top of the range.
Footwear:

One pair of sturdy light to middle-weight hiking boots is necessary. Typically t

suggest boots with a Gore-tex lining to be waterproof. These types of shoes h
support for the ankles that is essential while hiking (for example; the Vasque
leather backpacking boots are not recommended. Be sure your footwear is br
over one thin liner sock and a mid-weight wool sock. This reduces chafing and
in camp use or bathing.

Socks:
Four pairs of liner socks and four pairs of mid-weight wool socks to be carried
proper fit.

Camp shoes/sandals/flip-flops
Sandals or running shoes will be better that you can buy for cheap in Kathma
the Khumbu and Annapurna treks.
Fleece jacket

Mostly trekkers consider this essential but alternatives are a thick thermal top
almost any sort of copy fleece you need, but for good quality you can purchas
Down jacket/Gore-Tex

Down jacket is really needed for the 2 weeks trek although trekking up to 300
have it and wanted to use for only Nepal trekking you can rented in Kathmand

Rain Jacket/ Wind Shell:

The jacket should be very water repellent and roomy. Coated nylon or a water
synthetic; can be used as a both rain and a wind jacket.

Thermal shirts/underwear
Good thermals, both tops and bottoms are the best for cold weather in trekkin

Nightwear thermals
Good for making warm nights in the sleeping bag, Silk-weight is lightest and w
Fleece/sweatpants
Good for the cold evening and morning

Day-wear T-shirts/Shirts
On the lower altitude trekking weather will be hot, T-shirts and shirts are reco
Trekking pants
Recommended having 2 pairs

Wind pants
If your trekking pants are reasonably windproof then special wind pants are n
to have Gore-tex or similar non-waterproof.
Underwear
Regular everyday type.
Neck gaiter
Nice for winter trekking, they are really the best for staying warm.
Trekking poles

Trekking poles are very useful especially for downhill, in popular trekking in N
by children, trekking can be done with out trekking poles also.

Sunglasses
Good wraparound glasses suitable for snow, it's bright up there, but specialize
Contact lens wearers report very few problems except cleaning them in the co

Mittens/gloves
A good pair of wind-proof gloves is essential. You can buy in Kathmandu chea

Water bottle
Two 1 liters water bottles are recommended. Bring the good one to take boili
bottles are the best.
Torch / Flashlight
Flash light or head lamp is necessary, bring extra bulb and batteries.

Towel
During the trekking guest houses rarely provide towels but hotel in the city lik
towels. Bring the small and light towel for trekking.

Sunscreen and lip balm with sunscreen

Bring at least sunscreen and lip balm with SPF 15, and better still SPF 30+. Yo

Moisturizer
The air is dry and windier with dust some part of the trek so moisturizer is goo

Sun hat/woolen hat

You can bring the hat or small cap to protect from day Sunburn. On the upper
woolen hat to make your head warmer.
First aid kit

All our trekking our tour and trek leaders carry the first aid kit box including th
other small problems. You should bring any personal medicines that you may
effective than we provide.
Water purification

In some places on the tea house trek we can buy the Mineral water but it is d
of the plastic bottles. We can get Hot and boiled water from the guest house.
recommended to take. Buying and renting equipment in Kathmandu

Kathmandu has ranges of good trekking stores and you can get every needed
wear and other big show rooms are in Thamel and other centers. Easy to rent
things are fake but you get on good price. Shoes are recommended to buy fro

Equipment we provide
For our camping trekking and climbing expeditions, we provide all the tents, a
cooking pots, stoves; candles/kerosene lantern, tables and stools, kitchen ten
jacket if needed will be provided.

Official Papers:
Valid passport, 3 extra passport photographs (for trekking permits), travel ins
obtained upon entry into Nepal visit our visa page for the details
Visa - 25USD

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