Trekking Poles: will really help you to ascend and descend the trails ( choose telescopic for easy carrying)ĭay pac (around 25+ to 35+ litres capacity): This is to carry any items you will need during the day (camera, films, water bottle, binoculars, waterproofs, sun cream, chocolate bars etc. Gaiters: can be useful in rain and snow (enquire to see if necessary) Thermarest (or similar self -inflating mattress): gives decadent luxury and ease to hips and backs Sleeping bag liner: thin, lightweight, preferably silk, would be ideal (we provide fleece liners with our hired bags) Hats: one with brim for sun, one wool for cold weatherĤ-season sleeping bag: may be hired from us if required
Knee-length shorts or longish skirts and long trouser: for layeringĪ set of water- and wind- proofs: lightweight, to be carried in day sac T-shirts, blouses, trekking shirts: with sleeves, short or long Walking Socks: 3 or 4 thin pairs (inner layer) and 2 or 3 thick pairs (outer layer) Teva-style sandals: for use in camp and lodges at low altitude, wading rivers, rafting trips, at hotels, in towns and elsewhere Training Shoes: for wear around camp and lodges, at hotels, in towns and for travel (Some cotton clothing and T-shirts can be bought cheaply in Kathmandu and Pokhara.) During the evening, and at higher altitudes, you need warmer clothing like fleece trousers, thermal underwear, wool or fleece jumper, fleece jacket and hat, gloves, down jacket (duvet jacket) and waterproof boots and you need a set of waterproofs and a windproof layer.īasic Trekking Equipment List: (a guideline, not a prescription!)īoots or sturdy walking shoes: make sure they are comfortable, warm and waterproof Knee-length shorts, longish skirts or lightweight trousers are ideal in the heat of the day with sleeved T-shirts, long sleeved cotton shirts and sun hat. Clothing will be required for both extremes of climate, from the hot sun of the lower foothills, to freezing temperatures at night when camping in the high villages.
You need a good four-season sleeping bag. The trekking equipment and clothing you need are what you would normally wear and use in mountains and hills with a few additional items.