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• 1 - 2 Easy to run : Flat water, little
current and mild waves
• 3 Moderate to run : Waves, swift
current and narrow channels. Paddling is
modestly physical
• 4- 5 Difficult to run : Powerful
water, constricted channels, steep drops
and the possibility of overturning a
raft. Paddling is challenging and at
times strenuous
• 6 impossible to run : Something best
attempted after your lover leaves you.…
Items for River :
• River sandals
• Shorts or a swimming costumes
• A miniskirt style swimming wear for
women
• A baseball style cap, good sunglass
and quality sunscreen
Shells & insulators:
Windproof & water proof outerwear,
jacket & pants (gortex or nylon)
Fleece jacket/sweater (wool or synthetic
only for the winter season)
Loose fitting hiking pants (For men or
women)
Long Skirts for women (Below the knees).
Long underwear, tight pants can be worn
under skirts if desired. The Nepali
“Lungi” is a thin colorful ankle-long
wrap-around skirt that is lightweight
and readily available in Kathmandu for
about US$4 each. One cultural note,
Nepali women bath at public tap stands
in a specially altered Lungi that has a
drawstring above the chest. Shorts for
women are not culturally appropriate
outside of Kathmandu. Also, most Nepali
or western men do not wear shorts either
but it is acceptable.
Long sleeve t-shirt / turtlenecks
(synthetic)
Short sleeve t-shirts
Several pairs of thick socks (wool or
synthetic), with thin liners (synthetic)
Light weight long underwear, top &
bottom (polypropylene or “capilene”)
Wide brim hat (straw type beach hat or
synthetic outdoors). To sunburn
protection on face, ears, & neck ,
Underwear, etc
1-pair well broken in hiking shoes or
boots.
1-pair new – condition lightweight
walking / running shoes, with textured
soles.
• Quality sleeping bag & sleeping pad.
For those who don’t have they can rent
it easily in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
• Light weight clothing as pants,
shorts, cotton underwear, t-shirts, swim
wear
• Light weight long sleeved shirt or
t-shirt and a fleece style jacket
• Toiletries (environmentally friendly
is best)
• Flashlight with spare batteries &
bulbs
• A couple handkerchiefs
• Pocket knife
• Stuff sacks
• Biodegradable soap
• Hand towel
• Feminine hygiene items, including
plastic bags to pack out dirty items.
• Lighter / matches (for toilet paper
and candles)
• Spare eyeglass or contact lenses (Due
to the ease of getting eye infections,
care should be taken in using contacts.
Disposable contacts lenses replaced
frequently can lessen the risk of eye
inflections.
• Hard shell water bottle; one 2-liter
or two 1-liter bottles (“Nalgene” or
Manmade Metal) that will not melt while
adding hot boiled water.
Emergency contact information ; Personal
medical kit.
Sport sandals or flip flops for camp and
bathing (“Teva”)
Camera equipment
Picture book of family, house, job
(Small size such as 3x5 or 4x6)
Binoculars, altimeter, compass,
thermometer
Fishing equipment
Watch with alarm
Ear plugs (good for bus rides / plane
rides / sleeping)
Journal / notebook
Swim suit
Reading book
Favorite snacks / sports snacks
Tape recorder
Walkman & Nepali songs tapes or western
songs tapes
Shaving equipment
Nepali language books / tapes
Cards & games
Fanny pack
Trekking poles if you are going for
trekking
Zip lock bags (Assorted sizes)
Folding umbrella (Ideal for hot climate
trekking - rain or not) Part of Nepali
culture in certain areas.
Sewing Kit
Personal first aid kit
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