What to Bring list of things for your trekking trip in Nepal
- Lightweight walking boots.
- If new one is being bought, “walk them in” to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.
- Warm jacket: Fiber fill or down should be adequate. This is especially essential during winter, from December to February.
- A rainproof jacket with hood or a poncho. Get the one that is guaranteed waterproof.
- Thick Fleece shirt/ can be purchased in Kathmandu.
- A pair of lightweight trouser. Jeans are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available in Kathmandu.
- Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going above 10,000ft.
- Thermal underwear. Which is excellent to sleep in at night in the winter months.
- A fleece or cotton tracksuit useful for wearing in camp and in the tent.
- 2 pair of loose fitting long shorts/skirts.
- 1 lightweight long sleeved -shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.
- A fleece hat to wear in the morning and at night. During winter it is an essential item.
- A sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
- A pair of windproof gloves.
- 1 pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.
- 2 pairs of thin and 2 pair of thick woolen socks.
- “Underwear” normal quantity and swimming costume, hankies.
Equipment and Accessories
- Duffel bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking.
- Day-pack: This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g. toilet items, camera, towel, soap, a book etc.
- Water bottle.
- Snow/Sunglasses.
- 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from the used ones..
- Wallet or money belt
- Toiletries with large and small towels.
- Toilet-paper can be bought in Kathmandu and some villages in the mountains.
- Small headlamp/ or torch with spare batteries and bulbs candles and lighter to burn toilet paper.
- Snow gaiters essential during winter