It is essential to have proper gear to ensure your safety and comfort during the trek. Use this list as a reference and customize it based on your personal needs and preferences. Clothing: Upper Body: Sun hat to protect your face from the sun Wool or synthetic hat that covers your ears to keep them […]
It is essential to have proper gear to ensure your safety and comfort during the trek. Use this list as a reference and customize it based on your personal needs and preferences.
Clothing:
Upper Body:
- Sun hat to protect your face from the sun
- Wool or synthetic hat that covers your ears to keep them warm
- Sunglasses with UV protection to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays
- Headlamp for navigating in the dark
- Neck warmer to protect your neck from the cold
- T-shirts, lightweight expedition thermal tops, and fleece jacket or pullover for layering
- Water/windproof shell jacket made of breathable fabric to protect against rain and wind
- Synthetic sports bras (For women)
Hand:
- Liner gloves for mild weather
- Heavier shell gloves for colder weather
Lower Body:
- Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms for layering
- Nylon hiking shorts
- Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants
- Water/windproof trousers made of breathable fabric to protect against rain and wind
- Casual pants for lounging
Feet:
- Liner socks to wick away moisture
- Heavyweight socks to keep your feet warm
- Waterproof hiking/trekking boots to protect against moisture and provide ankle support
- Light shoes/sneakers/sandals for lounging around camp
- Gaiters for monsoon and winter
- Crampons for icy condition
Sleeping Gear:
- Down jacket to keep you warm in the mornings, evenings, and at higher altitudes above 4,000m
- Sleeping bag (which can be rented if needed but has to be returned after the trek)
First Aid and Medicines:
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude-related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Imodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250 mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Anti-infection ointments
- Band-aids
- Lip balm (with at least SPF 20)
- Sunscreen (with at least SPF 40)
Miscellaneous, but Important:
- Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money, and passport
- Water bottle/bladder for staying hydrated
- Water purification iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit (including toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
- Adjustable trekking poles for added support and balance on uneven terrain
- Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
- Paperback books, cards, mp3 player, binoculars for entertainment and relaxation
- Camera, memory cards, chargers, and batteries to capture memories
- Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for women
Note:
Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.