Trekking Equipment List

Trekking Equipment List

 

The following items are recommended for a typical multi-day trek in Nepal. Some treks have teahouses throughout while others require camping and the necessary equipment.


Sleeping

  • Tent (necessary for treks with camping)

  • Sleeping bag (–15° bag will suffice on most treks)*

  • Sleeping pad

  • Silk liner

*Many nights at lower elevations will be hot, but because there will likely be a few very cold nights at high elevation a cold weather bag is unavoidable. At low elevations you can sleep with the silk liner only and using it later extends the life of your bag (oil from skin is bad for expensive down).
 

Hiking

  • Backpack (size depends on whether or not you have porters)

  • Hiking boots* (break them in beforehand)

  • Camp shoes (your reward after a long day)

  • Wool socks (bring a few pairs of varying thickness)

  • Lightweight trekking pants

  • Trekking shorts

  • T-Shirts (lightweight wool is great)

  • Underwear

*You will be hiking through a wide range of terrain from mud in warm weather to snow in cold weather. The trail will be rocky throughout. The safest bet for Nepal trekking footwear is full backpacking boots, which provide good support and protection from the elements. If there is a high pass on your trek, you may be walking on snow and the conditions will be cold. A good compromise is to bring backpacking boots and trail shoes—you can use the trail shoes for camp and interchange the two depending on the conditions and how you feel.
 

Cold Weather

  • Long underwear/Wool thermals

  • Sweater

  • Fleece

  • Waterproof jacket and pants

  • Heavyweight pants for high elevations (also good for camp)

  • Heavy down jacket (can be rented in Kathmandu)

  • Winter hat

  • Winter gloves
     

Accessories

  • Water purification (pump, tablets, or SteriPen; bring from home)

  • Water bottles (at least 3 liters total capacity)

  • Baseball cap (the sun is strong at all elevations)

  • Hiking poles (lessen the impact on your joints)

  • Sunglasses (essential when you cross snow line)

  • Head lamp with extra batteries

  • Reading materials (Kindle may be best)

  • Journal and pens

  • Camera with extra batteries

  • Daypack (for your rain jacket, snacks, camera, etc.)

  • Heavy-duty duffle bag (preferred by porters)

  • Gators (many people wear them but they are not mandatory)
     

Personal Supplies

  • Sun screen

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, floss, etc.)

  • Biodegradable bar soap

  • Face/body wipes

  • Biodegradable washing liquid

  • Throat lozenges, lip balm

  • Medications (Ibuprofen, others if necessary)
     

Extras

  • Duct tape (fixes just about everything, at least temporarily. To avoid carrying an entire roll wrap the desired amount around a pencil)

  • First aid kit (with moleskin for blisters)

  • Extra passport photos and photocopies of your passport

AS given below checklist might be easy whats you need before you leave for Trekking in NEPAL. 

Head

  • Sun hat or scarf

  • Light balaclava or warm fleece hat

  • Sunglasses with UV protection 

Upper Body:

  • T-shirts

  • Light and expedition weight thermal tops

  • Fleece jacket or pullover

  • Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)

  • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket

  • Down vest or jacket 

Lower Body:

  • Under Garments

  • Hiking shorts

  • Lightweight cotton long pants

  • Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms

  • Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)

  • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

Feet:

  • Thin, lightweight inner socks

  • Thick, warm wool hiking socks

  • Hiking boots with spare laces

  • Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp 

  • Craompons for shoes

Hands:

  • Lightweight gloves

  • Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal) 

Accessories:

  • Sleeping bag rated to zero DC *

  • Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries

  • Trekking Bags/Duffel bag *

  • Basic First Aid Kit

  • Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag

  • Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)

  • Trekking Poles

  • Water bottle (2) or camel bag

  • Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring)

  • Personal First aid kit

  • Lip guard

  • Passport copies

  • Pocket knives

  • Flash light 

Toiletries:

  • 1 medium sized quick drying towel

  • Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable)

  • Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)

  • Deodorants

  • Nail clippers

  • Face and body moisturizer

  • Feminine hygiene products

  • Small mirror

Personal Hygiene:

  • Wet wipes (baby wipes)

  • Tissue /toilet roll

  • Anti bacterial hands wash 

Extras | Luxuries:

  • Binoculars

  • Reading book

  • Trail Map/guide book

  • Journal & Pen

  • ipod

  • Pencils and small notebooks

  • Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble

  • Swimming customs