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Trekking Gears in Nepal



Hardware For all Treks Essential
  • Water Bottle 1 Liter min
  • Day pack
  • Money belt
  • Sunglasses
  • Wrap around
  • Bag Liners, Stuff, and Rubbish Bags;
  • Sewing Kit
  • Toiletries. Bio-degradable;
  • Tissues, plenty! The toilet paper provided isn’t suitable or easily replaced on trek
  • Towel. Light weight or pack towel
  • Headlamp
  • Penknife, Swiss Army style
  • Batteries. Long life even these have a shorter life at Altitude
  • Disposable Lighter
  • Personal First Aid Kit.

Optional Gears

  • Thermarest: Luxury!
  • Camera: Crazy not to!
  • Diary: To record a once-in –a-lifetime experience
  • Games / Books for Evenings
  •  Umbrella: Great sun shade and for privacy at toilet stops


General: For Trekking in September, October, March, April, and May


  • Walking Boots: Lightweight, waterproof, with plenty of toe room, well worn in
  • Socks : 3 pairs each thick/thin to be worn in combination-boots should be big enough!
  • Running / Tennis shoes / Sandals: For evenings and to relief the feet
  • Waterproofs: Thigh length jacket with a hood. (If you don’t want to use provided  poncho)
  • Pants: Lightweight, loose, long, trouser, short or skirt. Jeans are unsuitable.
  • Jackets :  Pile/Fleece,and/or SWEATER. Lightweight, Duvet Jackets are provided on request
  • Track pants: For evenings and colder days;
  • T-shirts: 2 OR 3
  • Shirt: Lightweight, long sleeved, with collar, to protect sensitive areas from the Sun;
  • Hats: 1 wool/pile “beanie” with ear flaps. 1 peaked sun hat, “Legionnaire” style;
  • Gloves: Wool /pile
  • Scarf : Wool /pile
  • Underwear : As required
  • Swimsuit: Essential for outdoor bathing.
  • Snow Gaiters: To keep pants and Boots dry

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