Treking Equipment and Clothes |
"There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing." — Sir Rannulph Fiennes.
This list is just a general guide to the things you might take on the trek. The final list may be different depending on the kind of trek you do, whether you're camping or staying in lodges, and on the terrain, weather conditions and time of year. So feel free to discuss about trekking equipment and clothing with us.
Clothing
- Trekking boots and spare laces
- Hat (warm) scarf and gloves
- Waterproof jacket, poncho or umbrella
- Trousers
- Running shoes, sandals or thongs (flip-flops)
- Shorts and trousers or skirt
- Wool-blend socks, liner socks and under wear
- Thermal Underwear (not cotton)
- Sunhat
- Fleece Jacket
- T-shirts (two or three) and long-sleeved shirt with collar
Equipment
- Backpack
- Sleeping bag and silk liner
- Maps, compass and guidebook
- Water bottle
- Torch (flashlight), spare batteries and bulbs
- Duffle bag (we provide this free of cost)
Miscellaneous Items
- Toiletries
- Quick-drying camp towel
- Laundry soap powder or bar
- Toilet paper and cigarette lighter
- Sunscren (SPF 25+) and lip balm
- Polarising sunglasses
- Pocket knife
- Sewing/repair kit (for tent and mattresses)
- Iodine, water-purification tablets or filter
- Medical and first-aid kit (see details here)
- Insect repellent (for lower elevations)
- Emergency kit including a whistle and waterproof matches/lighter
- Locks for bags and lodge rooms
- Stuff sacks
- Earplugs.
For Treks going above 4000m
- Thermal Underwear
- Woolen hat (or balaclava)
- Gloves
- Gaiters
- Down jacket or down vest
Optional Equipments
- Camera, Memory card and batter charger (or spare batteries)
- Adapters
- GPS unit
- Altimeter
- Binoculars
- Books/magazines
- Small duffle bag (to leave behind in Kathmandu)
- Backpack cover (waterproof, slip-on)
- Trekking Poles
Buy or rent?
You can buy these clothing and equipment at home, in Kathmandu or even rent them from Kathmandu. There are many equipment shops in Kathmandu where you get plenty of choice with quality and prices. That raises a question - should you buy these stuff or rent them? The answer can be different, which we discuss in details here. |
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