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Clothing & Equipment

For most treks no special equipment is necessary other than clothes that you would normally wear while camping, trekking or hiking in colder weather. There are also plenty of gear shops within a short walk of your hotel where you can buy any last minute items.  Much of the gear in Nepal is “knock-off” brands but the quality is usually quite good and will cost 50-70% less than similar items back home. Shopping in Kathmandu can be a lot of fun so if you have a few things on your list I would suggest saving it for a little shopping adventure before the trip.

Pro Tip: Haggling/Negotiating is a normal thing in most Asian countries including Nepal.  Once you try it you’ll find it’s not intimidating and can be a lot of fun.  You can usually start by making an offer that’s 40-50% less than the starting price.  They’ll counter with something in between and then you might do it once again before you agree on a price.  By the end you’ll both be smiling and often times it will end with a cup of tea with the owner in the back of the shop.

This equipment check list suggests necessary, recommended, and optional items you might bring on a trek in Nepal.

  • Items you will need while trekking during the day (camera, rain jacket, water) will be carried in your daypack; all other items will be carried by your porter.
  • Maximum weight allowance of porters is 25 kg (55 lbs) total and one porter will be shared by two people, ie 12.5 kg’s/each.
  • All necessary equipment can also be bought at discount prices in Kathmandu

Clothing

  • (1) Down or fibre-filled jacket for high altitude and cold season treks
  • (1) Fleece or sweater
  • (2) Hiking shorts or skirt
  • (1) Waterproof jacket
  • (1) Light wind-breaker (very handy for treks at high altitude)
  • (2) Hiking pants (zip-off style recommended)
  • (3-4) T-shirts or blouses and/or long-sleeved undergarments (quick-dry fabric)
  • (3-4) Underwear (quick-dry fabric)
  • Sun hat, warm hat, gloves

Footwear

  • (1) Trekking boots or trail running shoes (trail runners are ok for most treks that do not cross a high pass, ex: Cho La Pass)
  • (1) Camp shoes or flip-flops (to switch into while in the teahouses)
  • (4+) Socks (polypropylene)

Other equipment

  • Small backpack or daypack (to carry your few personal items while trekking)
  • Sleeping bag (suggested rating of -15C/5F) These can also be rented in Nepal from us ($25 for the duration of your trip)
  • Water bottle and water filter/treatment (Sawyer squeeze filter, iodine, etc)
  • Headlamp or flashlight and extra batteries

Miscellaneous items

  • Toiletries
  • Towel(light, quick-dry)
  • Laundry and bath soap(liquid/biodegradable)
  • Toilet paper
  • Pre-moistened towelettes (optional)
  • Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
  • Sunglasses (very important at high altitude)
  • Sanitary items(for women)
  • Duffel bag (provided by ITrekEverest, this will be used by your porter to carry your gear)
  • Trekking poles(optional, can be purchased inexpensively in Nepal)
  • Medical & first-aid kit*

Optional Equipment

  • Camera Gear
  • Portable battery pack (easier and cheaper than charging items in teahouses)
  • GPS unit
  • Binoculars
  • Books/magazines or e-book playing cards
  • Notebook and pen/pencil
  • Bag or suitcase (to leave extra luggage in Kathmandu while on trek)
  • Padlock
  • Stuff sacks & plastic bags(for packing, laundry and trash, zip lock)
  • Copies of insurance, passport, air tickets and emergency contact information.
  • Small knife
  • Sewing kit
  • Maps, compass & guidebook
  • Ear plugs
  • Down booties

Kathmandu Shopping List for Minimum Essentials

We put this list together for a guest whose luggage got lost on the way to Nepal.  It give you an idea of what the bare minimum gear list should look like and an estimate of what it what it would cost to purchase in Kathmandu. – GEAR LIST

First Aid Supplies and Medications

Your guide will carry a First Aid kit but we recommend the following supplies and medications that would be useful to carry as a personal supply while trekking or traveling in Nepal. You should also ensure you bring any other medications you might need such as prescription drugs.

  • Moleskin (or other skin-protection material to prevent blisters)
  • Anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen 400mg – 20 tablets)
  • Loperamide (eg, lmodium-20 tablets for diarrhea)
  • Acetazolamide (Diamox) if you plan on taking it for the duration of the trek.  This can also be purchased inexpensively in Nepal.  Your guide will carry a small supply for emergency use only.

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