Trekking Equipments
When selecting your personal items, keep in mind the number of days you'll be camping, the time of year and the altitude. We advise our clients to bring these items.
Trekking in the Himalayas needed right equipment for being comfortable at higher altitude and to enjoy your trekking. The basic clothing items you will need are described below, with explanations about each item. There is a complete equipment checklist included in this packet. Remember that excess baggage can be a burden to you and the support staff in the field. Pack light, but pack right. This will allow you to enjoy a comfortable journey with your energies focused on the experience of Nepal.
Buying and Renting Equipment in Kathmandu
It's not really necessary to spend a lot of money buying extra equipment and clothing before your trip, most of the trekking equipment can be hired or bought in the many adventure shops in Kathmandu, the majority of gear is locally manufactured (hence a lot cheaper) although it is becoming more common for gear to be imported from China and therefore of better quality. The easily rented item is Sleeping bag and down jacket each item each day is less than USD 1, some places can rent back pack also, other items are better to buy.
On your arrival day or day 02 we will have meeting in the office we can discuss the gear you have and you need, we will take you to the local store and help you to buy and renting needed equipment for your trekking.
The following equipment lists are suggested and essential for both camping & teahouse treks in the Himalayas. Make use of this list as a guideline,
The major items you require are:
- Good wind/rain jacket
- Warm fleece jacket or jersey
- Good boots, either light-weight trekking boots or light full leather boots
- Good -20 Sleeping bag (which can be rented or buy in Kathmandu ), we will provide you on request.
- A comfortable day pack, preferably with a waistband.
Check other necessary items as listed below:
Personal necessary
The following basic equipments check lists should help you with your packing. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. At the start of the trek your packed trek bag should weigh not more than 33 pounds or 15 kg.
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
- Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
- Lightweight gloves
- Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
- Sun hat or scarf
- Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- T-shirts (2)
- Underwear (4)
- Hiking shorts (2)
- Lightweight cotton long pants
- Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
- Fleece or wool pants
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
- Thin, lightweight inner socks (4)
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
- Hiking boots with spare laces
- Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
Other necessary equipments
- Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F
- Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
- Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
- Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
- Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag
- Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
- Thermarest sleeping pad
- Water bottles (2)
- Toiletries
- Small wash towel
