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Get Geared Up
Trekking Essentials
Kitbag (Duffel Bag)
Most of your heavy trekking gear is carried in a
large duffle bag. Get strong ones as these are
carried by either porters or yaks. You can carry
a smaller daypack, with a waterproof cover. It
should have enough room to hold your everyday
essential items (camera, journal or books,
snacks, jacket etc).
Sleeping Bag (rated -15 to 0)
This should be down filled. You can buy new
ones in Kathmandu itself. Many trekking gear
stock local made as well as branded ones. You
can also rent one out.
Sleeping Bag Liner (optional)
If you are renting a sleeping bag, it’s better to
get a sleeping bag liner. Get a fleece or cotton
one.
Day Packs
To carry what you need on the trail. There
should be enough room to hold Camera, jackets,
snacks, goggles, kindle etc.
Boots & Gaitors
Get good quality hiking boots and break them
in before using it on the trail. Pick ones with
good ankle-support and enough toe room for
long descents.
Socks
Pack enough pairs (at least a pair for each day).
Pack woolen as well as cotton ones.
Camp Shoes & Flip-Flops
Comfortable camp shoes to lounge around after
the day’s trek and flip-flops or sandals (rubber
or plastic) for showers.
Clothing
The clothes you carry should keep you warm or
cool during daytime temperatures and help you
combat frigid sub zero temperature at night.
Fleece Jacket/Vest
To layer up and conserve your body heat when
the mercury dips.
Down Jacket/Vest
A must to keep you warm in cold nighttime
temperatures.
T-shirts
Of breathable cotton. 3-4 will be enough.
Towels
Lightweight and easy to dry.
Water/Wind Proof Jacket
Most mountain guides recommend Gore-Tex.
If your trek takes you to higher altitudes, you
will need gaitors to walk on the snow.
Thermal Undergarments
To keep you warm on the top as well as the
bottom.
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