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Certain basic trekking equipment is essential on all routes
I described in this site. Depending on the area and season,
I will provide you with a comprehensive list of necessities.
Here are some recommended Equipments List for trekking in
Nepal Himalayas.
Clothing
Lightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought,
walk then in to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.
A pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or
when the boot is wet.
Warm jacket. Fiber fill or down should be adequate. This
is especially necessary during winter
from December to February.
A rainproof jacket with hood or a poncho. Get the one that
is guaranteed waterproof.
Woolen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter months,
December through February these
items are essential. Thick sweaters can be purchased in
Kathmandu.
A pair of lightweight/ heavy weight trousers. Jeans are
unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap
loose cotton pants are available in Kathmandu.
Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the mountains
in the morning and at night.
Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks
going above 10.00ft.
Thermal underwear. These are excellent to sleep in at
night in the winter months
thermal underwear are quite invaluable.
A tracksuit useful for wearing in camp and in the tent. 2
pair of loose fitting long shorts/ skirts.
1 lightweight long sleeved shirt is particularly suitable
for avoiding sun burn.
A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night. During
winter it is an essential item. A
sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and
neck.
A pair of gloves. Leather with lining and woolen are best.
1 pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.
2 pairs of thin and 2 pair of thick woolen socks.
Underwear normal quantity and swimming costume, hankies.
Equipment and Accessories
Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking
Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry personal
requirement for the day e.g. toilet
items, camera, film towel, soap, a boot etc.
Water bottle.
Snow glasses and sunglasses
2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from
dirty ones. 6-10 smaller plastic bags
to dispose garbage.
Wallet and /or money belt with compartment for coins.
Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper can
be by in Kathmandu and some villages
in the mountains.
Small headlamp and/ or torch with spare batteries and
bulbs candles and lighter to burn
toilet paper.
Snow gaiters essential during wither and all treks going
over at other times.
An umbrella (optional), which is quite useful to as a
sunshade and useful when it rains.
Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional),
note book, rubber band, pen
and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife,
binoculars (optional), a small pillow
or headrest (optional). Thermoses (optional)- an inflatable
sleeping mat, trekking
map, adequate quantities of passport photographa |
