Equipment Checklist

Hiking and Trekking in the mountains of Nepal require preparation of equipments and essential trekking gears . Remote trekking areas of Nepal can only provide basic fooding and lodging, therefore it is very essential to prepare accordingly prior to the start of the trek. It is always very important to carry essential equipments, specially for shelter, food and protection so that these equipments and accessories can help you in general as well as very critical situation. Trekking equipments provide both safety and comfort to ensure full enjoyment during your trekking tour. We do fully recommend you to fully equipped with all essential accessories and equipments as in worst case scenario, it will not only cause discomfort but can be a life threatening.

If you have missed to bring any essential equipment or gears, most of the trekking equipments, gears and accessories with great quality can be purchased in shops in Kathmandu, Nepal. Most of them are manufactured in locally in Nepal and additionally some are imported from China.

Need of trekking equipments depends on the type of the trek, time of the trek, weather conditions and altitude. However,For you reference, we have followings checklist to recommend for most of the treks :

Clothing:

• Sun Hat or Scarf
• Warm fleece hat
• Thin lightweight inner socks
• Thick, warm wool hiking socks
• Hiking Boots
• Camp Shoes (Sneakers or sandals)
• Gaiters for hiking in winter
• Lighweight/ Heavyweight gloves
• Under garments
• hiking shorts
• Lightweight cotton long pants
• Seasonal Fleece Pants
• Waterproof Shell pants
• T-shirts
• Light thermal tops
• Fleece jackets
• Waterproof windproof shell jacket
• Warm down Jacket
• Snow gaitors

Accessories:

• Backpack (approx. 60-70 litres )and backpack cover
• Day Pack (approx. 30-35 litres )
• Down Sleeping Bag  (Comfort range down to -15 degree )
• Sunglasses with UV Protection
• Sun Cream
• Head Lamp with spare bulbs and batteries
• Map of Trekking Area
• Basic first aid kit including insect repellants, pills for altitude sickness and basic medicines
• Large plastic bags to keep items dry inside the bag during the heavy rainfall
• Water Bottles
• Trekking Poles
• Water Purification Tablets or filter
• Camera with extra battery
• Altimeter
• Compass
• Binoculars
• Gps Unit
• Pocket Knife
• Dairy/Notebook
• Repair Kit

 

Toiletries

• Small wash towel
• Toilet Paper
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Multipurpose Soap
• Nail Cutter
• Small Mirror
• Wet Wipes
• Anti bacterial hand wash

Above mentioned equipments are generally list for all kinds of trekking and expedition in Nepal, however you can make selection of only needed equipments as per the nature, type and region of trekking and expedition. Basic items are also available for purchase even during the trekking tour.