Nepal is a mountainous country in the world and trekking in Nepal means hiking in the mountain terrain. Trekking in the unfamiliar land would be harsh without correct trekking equipment. Here we are helping to select the right trekking gear for Nepal Trekking. The right pack list is one of the main keys for Nepal trekking. Before the finale Bag Packing List for Nepal Trekking might have a dilemma about what to pack for the Nepal holiday. The unnecessary pack might spoil your precious holiday and the correct pack help you enjoy the journey.
The trek packing list depends on the duration of the trek and maximum elevation of your trek. Like Poon Hill trek requires less clothing than the Everest base camp trek. So most of Nepal trekking begins from subtropical climate zone where short trousers and half T-shirts are useful. Then the down jacket, windproof paint, and layer cloth are required in alpine terrain (lower temperature). The following Nepal trekking equipment list is for the general guidelines, various branded and replica stuff are available in the market. Also, the personal items are on your interest and choice.
Recommended Nepal Trekking Gear List
- Daypack up to 40/50 liters
- Four seasons Down Jacket
- Four season sleeping bag
- Water bottle
Upper Body – Head/Ears/Eyes
- Sun head or Gulf cap
- Sunglasses 100% UV protection with side shields and hard-sided storage in case
- Headlamp or torchlight with at least 2 pairs of extra battery
- Ear-muffs
- Sun Lotions/Sun cream
- Beanies or Warm woolen hat
- Buff/Gaiter, protecting your face and mouth from dust and dry air
Hand
- 1 Pair silk liner gloves for lower altitude
- 1 Pair of wind and waterproof gloves for low temperature
- 1 Elevation waterproof wristwatch
- 1 Nail Cutter
- Hand Sanitizer
Bodies
- 2 Piece of short sleeve quick-drying fabric t-shirts
- 2 Piece of long sleeve quick-drying breathable t-shirt or shirt
- 2 Pair of Upper and lower body inner thermal for low temperature
- 1 Softshell water & wind resist a jacket
- 1 Woman swimming dress bathing in Hot spring
- Fleece Midlayers
- Water and windproof Jacket
Lower Body-Legs
- 2 Pairs of nylon hiking short paints must have a quick-drying type
- 2 Pairs of hiking long paints must have quick drying
- 1 water and wind resist long paint
- Inner cloths as you need
Feet
- 3 Pairs of long and thick warm socks
- 1 Pair woolen socks wearing on the evening and night
- 1 Pair light sport shoe/sneaker/crock
- Trekking boots should be wind and water resistance with air breathable
Medicines & First Aid Kits.
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Imodium or Pepto Bismo capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox(commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness. Please talk to with trek leader before taking medicine
- 1 small personal sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as moleskin, band-aids,
- Anti-infection ointments, etc
- Your guides will have more extensive medical gear, but you should have the basics for general use
Miscellaneous But Important
- Passport copy and 4 pieces of passport size photos
- Immunization Record
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
- Sunscreen. SPF 40 is recommended and should be relatively new since it loses its’ effectiveness over time
- Pocket knife or small Swiss Army type
- Mosquito repeal gel
- Toiletry kit. Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.