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Nepal Trekking Equipment List
During The travelling time you need to Check your equipment list , Same as Nepal trekking or visiting time you Need to manage your equipment for your easy and comfortable Journey . Here I give you some suggestion packing list :
Equipments List:
What to Bring more Details:
Sleeping bag
Down-filled bags are better. Beg, borrow or steal a good one (i.e. 4-5 season) because high altitude nights will be cool. Good down is fluffy, light and thick. A muff (an extra section around the neck) makes a big difference to the overall warmth of a bag. Reasonable sleeping bags are cheaply available for rent in Kathmandu. Alternatively add a fleece sleeping bag liner to add warmth to a 3-4 season bag.
Sleeping bag liner
Cotton, silk or fleece saves washing your sleeping bag and adds warmth.
Fleece jacket
Mostly trekkers consider this essential but alternatives are a thick thermal top or a light down jacket. In Kathmandu you can get almost any sort of copy fleece you need, but for good quality you can purchase on your home.
Down jacket/Gore-Tex
Down jacket is really needed for the 2 weeks trek although trekking up to 3000m also cold in the evening and morning. If you don’t have it and wanted to use for only Nepal trekking you can rented in Kathmandu in less than a dollar.
Rain Jacket/ Wind Shell:
The jacket should be very water repellent and roomy. Coated nylon or a waterproof/breathable fabric such as Gore-tex, a nylon or synthetic; can be used as a both rain and a wind jacket
Day-wear T-shirts/Shirts
On the lower altitude trekking weather will be hot, T-shirts and shirts are recommended
Thermal shirts/underwear
Good thermals, both tops and bottoms are the best for cold weather in trekking
Nightwear thermals
Good for making warm nights in the sleeping bag, Silk-weight is lightest and warm,
Fleece/sweatpants
Good for the cold evening and morning
Footwear:
One pair of sturdy light to middle-weight hiking boots is necessary. Typically these are combination of nylon and leather. We suggest boots with a Gore-tex lining to be waterproof. These types of shoes have a lug sole for good traction and provide lateral support for the ankles that is essential while hiking (for example; the Vasque Clarion and the Asolo Approach). Heavy-weight all-leather backpacking boots are not recommended. Be sure your footwear is broken in and fits well. Boots should fit comfortably over one thin liner sock and a mid-weight wool sock. This reduces chafing and blisters. Tennis shoes or sandals are also useful for in camp use or bathing.
Camp shoes/sandals/flip-flops
Some times are necessary for showers and Dining room
Socks:
Four pairs of liner socks and four pairs of mid-weight wool socks to be carried. Socks and footwear should be coordinated for a proper fit.
Back pack
If you plan on trekking, a sturdy and comfortable back pack and day pack would be much more comfortable than suitcase. You should have your back pack expertly fitted to you. Your back pack should also have a waterproof cover.
Daypack
This should be comfortable and a good waist band that transfers some of the weight to the hips is most important. It needs to be big enough to take a jacket, fleece, water, camera and odds and ends. Kathmandu now offers a range of cheap fall-part packs to top of the range.
Sun hat/woolen hat
You can bring the hat or small cap to protect from day Sunburn. On the upper part of trek more cold and windy so you can have woolen hat to make your head warmer.
Mittens/gloves
A good pair of wind-proof gloves is essential. You can buy in Kathmandu cheap if you don’t have it.
Neck gaiter
Nice for winter trekking, they are really the best for staying warm.
Sunglasses
Good wraparound glasses suitable for snow, it's bright up there, but specialized glacier glasses with side pieces are not needed. Contact lens wearers report very few problems except cleaning them in the conditions.
Trekking pants
Recommended having 2 pairs
Wind pants
If your trekking pants are reasonably windproof then special wind pants are not needed. If you do bring a pair, it is not necessary to have Gore-tex or similar non-waterproof.
Underwear
Regular everyday type.
Sunscreen and lip balm with sunscreen
Bring at least sunscreen and lip balm with SPF 15, and better still SPF 30+. You can buy these in Kathmandu.
Toiletries
Bring toiletries like soap, razors, shampoo, nail scissors, hair products, toothbrush and toothpaste, tissues, sun cream, chap stick, antiseptic hand wipes and face washer.
Moisturizer
The air is dry and windier with dust some part of the trek so moisturizer is good to care for skins.
Trekking poles
Trekking poles are very useful especially for downhill, in popular trekking in Nepal you can buy the wooden trekking poles selling by children, trekking can be done without trekking poles also
Water bottle
Two 1 liters water bottles are recommended. Bring the good one to take boiling water and be leak proof. European Aluminum bottles are the best.
Torch / Flashlight
Flashlight or head lamp is necessary, bring extra bulb and batteries.
Towel
During the trekking guest houses rarely provide towels but hotel in the city like Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan supplies the towels. Bring the small and light towel for trekking.
Sun hat/woolen hat
You can bring the hat or small cap to protect from day Sunburn. On the upper part of trek more cold and windy so you can have woolen hat to make your head warmer.
Water purification
In some places on the tea house trek we can buy the Mineral water but it is discourage for an environmental point of view because of the plastic bottles. We can get Hot and boiled water from the guest house. Iodine tablets and water purification drop chlorine is recommended to take.
First aid kit
About the First aid Kit please contact your Family doctor or your senior medical consult and Bring your necessary things from your country which is more reliable for you ( If you have daily uses Medicine don"t forget to bring , If possible bring some extra medicine )
Layering:
Keeping the correct temperature is finest accomplished by adding or taking off layers of clothing. While hiking during the day, you may be in shorts or skirt and a long-sleeved shirt. During the evening, as the temperature cools, you will add a sweater and perhaps a parka. Make sure that your clothing is sized to allow your layers and still move comfortably. This will prepare you for any weather extremes or unexpected situations that may arise.
Buying and renting equipment in Kathmandu
Kathmandu has ranges of good trekking stores and you can get every needed thing for the trekking. North Face, Mountain Hard wear and other big show rooms are in Thamel and other centers. Easy to rent items are down jacket and sleeping bag, most of the things are fake but you get on good price. Shoes are recommended to buy from your home
Official Papers:
Valid passport, 3 extra passport photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal visit our visa page for the details
Equipments List:
- Down Sleeping Bag,
- Down Jacket
- Long sleeved shirt
- Jumper or fleecy jacket
- 3++T - shirts
- Trekking shoes or boots
- Comfy shoes for around the camp
- Polypropylene/wool socks,
- Light cotton socks
- Rucksack
- Sun hat,
- Woolen hat,
- Gloves ,
- Sun block for Faces and Lips
- Goggles or sunglasses,
- Long underwear,
- Insulated pant,s / Nylon windbreaker,
- Nylon wind pants,
- Water bottle,
- Sewing kit,
- Medical & first aid kit,
- Flash light,
- Batteries and bulbs
- Towel and toiletries
What to Bring more Details:
Sleeping bag
Down-filled bags are better. Beg, borrow or steal a good one (i.e. 4-5 season) because high altitude nights will be cool. Good down is fluffy, light and thick. A muff (an extra section around the neck) makes a big difference to the overall warmth of a bag. Reasonable sleeping bags are cheaply available for rent in Kathmandu. Alternatively add a fleece sleeping bag liner to add warmth to a 3-4 season bag.
Sleeping bag liner
Cotton, silk or fleece saves washing your sleeping bag and adds warmth.
Fleece jacket
Mostly trekkers consider this essential but alternatives are a thick thermal top or a light down jacket. In Kathmandu you can get almost any sort of copy fleece you need, but for good quality you can purchase on your home.
Down jacket/Gore-Tex
Down jacket is really needed for the 2 weeks trek although trekking up to 3000m also cold in the evening and morning. If you don’t have it and wanted to use for only Nepal trekking you can rented in Kathmandu in less than a dollar.
Rain Jacket/ Wind Shell:
The jacket should be very water repellent and roomy. Coated nylon or a waterproof/breathable fabric such as Gore-tex, a nylon or synthetic; can be used as a both rain and a wind jacket
Day-wear T-shirts/Shirts
On the lower altitude trekking weather will be hot, T-shirts and shirts are recommended
Thermal shirts/underwear
Good thermals, both tops and bottoms are the best for cold weather in trekking
Nightwear thermals
Good for making warm nights in the sleeping bag, Silk-weight is lightest and warm,
Fleece/sweatpants
Good for the cold evening and morning
Footwear:
One pair of sturdy light to middle-weight hiking boots is necessary. Typically these are combination of nylon and leather. We suggest boots with a Gore-tex lining to be waterproof. These types of shoes have a lug sole for good traction and provide lateral support for the ankles that is essential while hiking (for example; the Vasque Clarion and the Asolo Approach). Heavy-weight all-leather backpacking boots are not recommended. Be sure your footwear is broken in and fits well. Boots should fit comfortably over one thin liner sock and a mid-weight wool sock. This reduces chafing and blisters. Tennis shoes or sandals are also useful for in camp use or bathing.
Camp shoes/sandals/flip-flops
Some times are necessary for showers and Dining room
Socks:
Four pairs of liner socks and four pairs of mid-weight wool socks to be carried. Socks and footwear should be coordinated for a proper fit.
Back pack
If you plan on trekking, a sturdy and comfortable back pack and day pack would be much more comfortable than suitcase. You should have your back pack expertly fitted to you. Your back pack should also have a waterproof cover.
Daypack
This should be comfortable and a good waist band that transfers some of the weight to the hips is most important. It needs to be big enough to take a jacket, fleece, water, camera and odds and ends. Kathmandu now offers a range of cheap fall-part packs to top of the range.
Sun hat/woolen hat
You can bring the hat or small cap to protect from day Sunburn. On the upper part of trek more cold and windy so you can have woolen hat to make your head warmer.
Mittens/gloves
A good pair of wind-proof gloves is essential. You can buy in Kathmandu cheap if you don’t have it.
Neck gaiter
Nice for winter trekking, they are really the best for staying warm.
Sunglasses
Good wraparound glasses suitable for snow, it's bright up there, but specialized glacier glasses with side pieces are not needed. Contact lens wearers report very few problems except cleaning them in the conditions.
Trekking pants
Recommended having 2 pairs
Wind pants
If your trekking pants are reasonably windproof then special wind pants are not needed. If you do bring a pair, it is not necessary to have Gore-tex or similar non-waterproof.
Underwear
Regular everyday type.
Sunscreen and lip balm with sunscreen
Bring at least sunscreen and lip balm with SPF 15, and better still SPF 30+. You can buy these in Kathmandu.
Toiletries
Bring toiletries like soap, razors, shampoo, nail scissors, hair products, toothbrush and toothpaste, tissues, sun cream, chap stick, antiseptic hand wipes and face washer.
Moisturizer
The air is dry and windier with dust some part of the trek so moisturizer is good to care for skins.
Trekking poles
Trekking poles are very useful especially for downhill, in popular trekking in Nepal you can buy the wooden trekking poles selling by children, trekking can be done without trekking poles also
Water bottle
Two 1 liters water bottles are recommended. Bring the good one to take boiling water and be leak proof. European Aluminum bottles are the best.
Torch / Flashlight
Flashlight or head lamp is necessary, bring extra bulb and batteries.
Towel
During the trekking guest houses rarely provide towels but hotel in the city like Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan supplies the towels. Bring the small and light towel for trekking.
Sun hat/woolen hat
You can bring the hat or small cap to protect from day Sunburn. On the upper part of trek more cold and windy so you can have woolen hat to make your head warmer.
Water purification
In some places on the tea house trek we can buy the Mineral water but it is discourage for an environmental point of view because of the plastic bottles. We can get Hot and boiled water from the guest house. Iodine tablets and water purification drop chlorine is recommended to take.
First aid kit
About the First aid Kit please contact your Family doctor or your senior medical consult and Bring your necessary things from your country which is more reliable for you ( If you have daily uses Medicine don"t forget to bring , If possible bring some extra medicine )
Layering:
Keeping the correct temperature is finest accomplished by adding or taking off layers of clothing. While hiking during the day, you may be in shorts or skirt and a long-sleeved shirt. During the evening, as the temperature cools, you will add a sweater and perhaps a parka. Make sure that your clothing is sized to allow your layers and still move comfortably. This will prepare you for any weather extremes or unexpected situations that may arise.
Buying and renting equipment in Kathmandu
Kathmandu has ranges of good trekking stores and you can get every needed thing for the trekking. North Face, Mountain Hard wear and other big show rooms are in Thamel and other centers. Easy to rent items are down jacket and sleeping bag, most of the things are fake but you get on good price. Shoes are recommended to buy from your home
Official Papers:
Valid passport, 3 extra passport photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal visit our visa page for the details
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👣Everest Region Trek: ⛰Everest Base Camp (EBC) ⛰Chola pass ⛰ 3 passes Trek ⛰Gokyo lake (Gokyo Ri)
👣Annapurna Region Trek: ⛰Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) ⛰Ghorepani Poonhill ⛰Jomsom Muktinath
⛰Tilicho Lake ⛰Round Annapurna ⛰Mardi Himal
👣 Langtang Region Trek : ⛰Langtang Trek ⛰Gosaikunda Trek ⛰Langtang Gosaikunda
👣Manaslu Region Trek: ⛰Manaslu Circuit
👣Other Activities in Nepal: ⛰Rafting ⛰Paragliding ⛰Jungle Safari ⛰Bungee Jump ⛰Mountain Flight
⛰Heli tour ⛰Zip Fly ⛰Short Hike ⛰City Tour
👣Useful Info : ⛰Nepal Info ⛰About Trek ⛰Weather and climate ⛰High altitude sickness ⛰Trekking season ⛰Trekking Equipment ⛰Training ⛰Tims card ⛰First Aid Kits ⛰Trekking grade ⛰Trekking Tips ⛰Use Trekking pole ⛰Types of Trekking, ⛰Trekking Documents
👣Blogs And Updates: ⛰Nepal travel blog ⛰BST Blog ⛰TripAdvisor blog
👣Social Media: ⛰TripAdvisor page ⛰Google Map ⛰Facebook ⛰Instagram
⛰Site map ⛰Home Page 🏠
👣Contact Details: Big Sky Treks Nepal 📧 : ⛰ [email protected] ⛰ [email protected]
👣WhatsApp/ Line/ Telegram/ WeChat / Phone 📱: +977-9846139572
Free Tour Consult with Expert
📞+9779846139572
©️Big Sky Treks
