Trekking Equipment or Gear

Packing is the most hassle and confusing when we travel. Perfect packing for the trekking is very difficult. In my experience, some client brings more and some brings less. And we also need to prepare for emergencies and adverse situations. There is various factor that makes packing difficult such as adverse weather, seasons, emergency, trekking grade (easy, medium, and hard), period, geographical terrain, etc. So it is hard to predict and assume without knowing the real situation or consulting the expert on the trek you choose.

Trekking in Nepal is a porter-guide-supported tea house Trek. Two clients share one porter or as client preferences. Lodging and food are provided at hotels, guesthouses, lodges, and homestays. Hence we needed to pack our things which were only needed for trekking. The main luggage is carried by a porter. You only need your daily stuff. We hearty request to pack your things in a waterproof pouch and repack them in your main luggage. We would like to recommend that you bring your own Daypack Bag which is carried by you. In the daypack bag, you can pack the stuff that you need during the daytime and important items such as money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc.

The weight limit for the porter is 20 kg 10 kg for each client. So, we recommend you pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff in the Kathmandu and Pokhara hotels or offices at Pokhara.

The following Trekking Gears list gives you a general idea of the trekking equipment and clothing that is required during Trekking in Nepal. Before you prepare for packing trekking equipment please visit the weather forecast and consult our experts.

• 4-season sleeping bag
• Note: You can hire a sleeping bag at Pokhara and Kathmandu but has to be returned after the trek. Some short trekking and hiking do not require sleeping bags as they provide blankets.
• Potter bags (We will provide one complimentary Potter bag which is 70 to 100 liters.)
• Daypack bag for yourself
• Down jacket
• Sun hat
• Wool or synthetic hat that covers the ears
• Normal sunglasses
• Neck warmer (For winter)
• Liner gloves
• Winter gloves
• T-shirts
• Thermal tops and bottoms
• Fleece jacket or pullover
• Water/windproof shell jacket
• Trekking pants and shorts
• Water/windproof trousers;
• Liner socks
• socks for winter
• Waterproof hiking/trekking shoes
• sandals
• first aid kit (Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)
• Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
• Medicine for upset stomach or diarrhea
• Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
• Sunscreen (SPF 40)
• Other personal medicine
• Adjustable trekking poles
• Water bottle hot water acceptable/bladder
• Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
• Crampons only for winters and high passes
• Headlamp (light)

Important

• Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
• Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Pokhara just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
• Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport

Optional

• Favorite snack foods
• Paperback, books, cards, mp3 player
• Cameras (Memory cards, chargers, and also batteries)

This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu & Pokhara for cheaper prices.

Note:

1. Tight-fitting, figure-hugging clothing often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.

Thank you!

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