Recommended Trekking Equipment Lists

Recommended Trekking Equipment Lists

Recommended Trekking Equipment lists for Trekking in Nepal information page helps you what to carry while going for Trekking Tour in Himalaya of Nepal.

While you are going on an adventure like hiking, trekking or camping, you need to keep your backpack really up to date. Bringing unnecessary things will only make your journey stressful and your bag heavier. So, keeping your backpack lighter is the comfortable walking in Himalaya for an unforgettable trekking journey in Nepal.

Before packing your list of things, first and foremost important not to forget thing to do is to check the maximum altitude or elevation of your trekking trail. With the difficult geographical structure of Nepal, you would want yourself short of things that is most necessary for that particular trekking region.

So, for the people who are still wondering or in confusion what to pack for trekking in Nepal, here we present you Trekking Equipment checklist of equipment for your Himalayan Trip to Nepal.

Recommended Trekking Equipment lists for Trekking in Nepal 

Footwear

  • Walking boots with suitable ankle support that have been worn-in prior to the trek, and which are waterproof
  • Trainer or casual shoes, for trekking and/or for traveling
  • Warm socks for colder areas
  • Gaiters, in case of rain or snow.
  • Ice cleats/shoe gripper if you are going to trek in icy trail or winter trek during snowfall. 

Leg wear

  • Loose, casual trousers for trekking
  • Thermal leggings for colder areas
  • Long skirt for women as an alternative to trousers
  • Waterproof trousers

Body

  • Selection of T-shirts, and long sleeved shirts, preferably not cotton
  • Thermal shirt for colder areas
  • Warm shirt, possibly fleece, for colder areas
  • Fleece jacket or warm wool jumper
  • Windproof, waterproof outer shell garment for higher altitudes
  • Down jacket (optional for cold nights and mornings; can be hired in Kathmandu cheaply)

Head/Hands

  • Wool or fleece hat, or balaclava
  • Hat or cap for sun protection while trekking
  • Sunglasses or goggles
  • Warm gloves

Other items

  • Strong rucksack or large hold all to be carried by porters
  • Day sack to carry valuables such as passport, cash, camera, travel documents  personally
  • Plastic bags or stuff sacks to store/separate trekking gear inside your main bag
  • One liter water bottle, Personal first aid kit to include essential items
  • 3-4 Season sleeping bag, head lamp/torch
  • Camera and memory cards, charger, tripod if necessary.
  • Large handkerchief/bandana for neck, towel and toiletries.

Optional items

  • Binoculars, Books or an eBook, Altimeter, Compass and GPS. 
  • Playing cards, backgammon and chess set etc.