Clothing for Trekking
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. Fib refill or down should
be adequate. This is especially
necessary during winter from December to
February.
A rainproof jacket with hood or a puncho.
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 light weight / 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
10,000 ft.
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.
2 cotton T-shirts.
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 pairs of thick
woolen socks.
Underwear: normal quantity and swimming
costume, hankies.
Equipments for Trekking
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 buy 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 winter and
all treks going over at other times.
An umbrella ( optional) which is quite
useful to ward of the dogs, suitable as
a walking stick, to use 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,
Ibinoculars (optional), a small pillow
or headrest (optional). Thermarest
(optional) - an inflatable sleeping mat,
trekking map, adequate quantities of
passport photograph.
Personal medical supplies.
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