The following is a list of clothing and accessories that we recommend for treks and climbs in Nepal. This is not intended to be a comprehensive clothing and equipment list, rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel are essential for your comfort and convenience. However we recognize that you may have your own personal preferences for clothing which may be equally as suitable.

 

Head

• Sun hat or scarf
• Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
• Sunglasses with UV protection

 

Upper Body

• T-shirts (2)
• Light and expedition weight thermal tops
• Fleece jacket or pullover
• Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
• Down vest and/or jacket (optional)

 

Hands

• Lightweight gloves
• Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer

 

Lower Body

• Underwear (4)
• Hiking shorts (2)
• Lightweight cotton long pants
• Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
• Fleece or wool pants
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

 

Feet

• Thin, lightweight inner socks (4)
• Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
• Hiking boots with spare laces
• Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
• Gaiters (Optional)

 

Accessories

• Sleeping bag rated -10C. to -20C (Depending on trekking region)
• Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
• Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
• Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
• Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bags
• Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
• Thermarest sleeping pad (Only Camping Trek)
• Water bottles (2)
• Toiletries
• Small wash towel

 

Optional items

• Binoculars
• Books (Highly Recommended)
• Compass
• Playing cards/backgammon/chess set
• Swiss Knife

 

Recommended Mountaineering Kit

In addition to the items mentioned above for trekking, the following is a list of the additional specialized items which are required for the trekking peaks.

• Plastic or leather mountaineering boots, with gaiters and crampons that have been tested for a good fit.
• Fleece trousers or silhouette
• Additional mits and gloves suitable for climbing
• Ice axe, and ski poles (note - ice axes can be rented in Kathmandu)
• Climbing helmet
• Alpine climbing harness.
• 2 x tape slings
• 2 x screwgate karabiners
• Descender/abseil device
• Ascender