For all treks in Nepal
Clothing Down- or fibre-filled jacket for cold seasons (winter treks) Pile jacket or jumper (sweater) Hiking shorts (for men) or skirt Waterproof jacket, poncho or umbrella Hiking pants T-shirts or blouses Underwear Sun hat Swimwear (optional)
Footwear Trekking or running shoes Camp shoes or thongs Socks (polypropylene)
Other equipment Backpack or daypack Sleeping bag (optional) Maps, compass & guidebook (optional) Water bottle Torch (flashlight) and batteries
Miscellaneous items Toiletries Towel Laundry soap Toilet paper & cigarette lighter Pre-moistened towelettes Sunscreen (SPF 15+) Small knife Sewing kit Iodine, water purification tablets or filter Medical & first-aid kit * Duffel bag
See the Trekking First-Aid Kit list further down on this page.
For treks with longer stay above 4000m
Clothing Insulated pants Nylon windbreaker Nylon wind pants Long underwear Woolen hat (or balaclava) Gloves Gaiters
Footwear Mountain trekking boots Socks (wool) to wear with boots Socks (light cotton) to wear under wool socks Down booties (optional)
Miscellaneous items Goggles or sunglasses Sunscreen for lips
Optional equipment Photographic Gear Camera & lenses Lens cleaning equipment Film (about 20 rolls) Navigation Aids GPS unit Altimeter Thermometer Miscellaneous Items Binoculars Books/magazines Small duffel bag or suitcase (to leave behind in Kathmandu) Padlock Stuff sacks & plastic bags
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