Equipment Checklist
You need to equip with proper gears and packing for the comfort of the journey. Without them, the whole trekking experience can be ruined. I have presented our equipment checklist for the indication.
The size of your backpack and needed gears depends centrally on when you trek and whether you take porter and not. Trekking with the porter, you should carry only a daypack with water, snacks, a camera, and rain gear. Otherwise, need to carry a larger pack to fit all of their personal supplies and sleeping equipment.
If there is an unavailability of trekking gear listed in your hometown, you can easily find them in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Some of them are locally produced while others are imported from China. However, they make your journey convenient and enjoyable.
Below is the checklist of equipment you need for the trek.
General
- Fleece or wool trousers/pants and jacket
- Down vest and/or jacket in winter mostly)
- Heavyweight with a waterproof shell outer
- Thermal tops and gaiters
- Thick, warm, and comfortable trekking shoes and socks
- Running shoes or sandals
- Windcheater jacket and pants
- Thermal gloves, Shorts, and underwear
- Cotton trousers/pants and shell jacket
- T-shirts, sun hats, and sunglasses with UV protection
- Sleeping bag( most of the trekking agencies offer though)
- Daypack (35-40 liters preferable)
- Headlight with spare batteries and bulbs
- Small padlock
- Plastic bags, water bottles, and small wash towel
- Footwear
- Toiletries
- First aid kit box
Categorized
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Head
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
- Sun hat or scarf
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Hand
- Gloves (both lightweight and heavyweight)
- Woolen gloves or mittens with waterproof shell outer
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Footwear
- Woolen trekking socks
- Lightweight inner socks
- Thin, lightweight inner socks
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks
- Hiking boots with spare laces
- Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
- Gaiters for hiking in winter
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Body
- T-shirts, and long-sleeved shirts
- Thermal shirts for colder areas
- Warm shirt, possibly fleeces, for colder areas
- Fleece jacket or warm wool jumper.
- Windproof, waterproof outer shell garment for higher altitudes.
- Down jacket for cold nights & mornings
- Under Garments
- Hiking shorts
- Lightweight cotton long pants
- Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
- Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
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Accessories
- Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees
- Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
- A small pad or combination lock-to-lock
- Trekking Bags/Duffel bag
- Basic First Aid Kit
- Large plastic bags – for keeping Items dry inside trek bag
- Day pack (Approximately 20-22 Liter)
- Trekking Poles
- Water bottles
- Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring)
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Toiletries & Personal Hygiene
- 1x quick-dry towel & face cloth
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Toothbrush & paste (biodegradable)
- Multipurpose wipes (face & body)
- Deodorant
- Face & Body moisturizer
- Nail clippers/file
- Small comb/brush
- Small mirror
- Clothes washing soap (biodegradable)
- Toilet paper (you can buy more on the trek)
- Anti-Bacterial wipes (4x packs)
- Hand sanitizer (small bottle)
- Sunblock face/body high UV protection
- Lip block with UV protection
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Extra
- Binoculars
- Reading book
- Trail Map/Guide book
- Journal & Pen
- Pencils and small notebooks
- Travel game i.e., cards
