Trekking and expeditions are both the most favorable tourist adventure activities in Nepal. Whether you go for a small trek, a big expedition on any mountain, or bushwalking, the trek packing equipment list is here for your safe and comfortable adventure. The items may differ from one destination to another. The following is a list of the necessary items that you need for your trekking and mountaineering in the Nepal Himalayas.
Trekking and Climbing Gear List
Table of Contents
- Clothing
- Jackets (Fiber or down).
- Woolen shirts and thick sweaters.
- Waterproof jacket with hood or poncho.
- Tracksuit.
- Track shoes
- Trousers
- Thermal Underwear and Thermal coat
- 2 pairs of loose-fitting long shorts or skirts
- Pair of Gloves
- Pair of sandals
- Thermal underwear.
- Woolen hat
- Long-sleeved shirt.
- Towel and Hankies.
- Lightweight walking boots
- 2 pairs of thin socks and 2 pairs of woolen socks
- Equipment and Accessories
- Snow glasses and sunglasses
- Trekking Sticks.
- Duffle bag or kit bag to carry gear while trekking.
- 2-4 plastic bags 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones. 6–10 smaller plastic bags to dispose of garbage.
- Daypack bag to carry your requirements.
- Water Bottle, water purifying tablets
- Umbrella (optional)
- Headlamp, Torch
- Matches / Lighters
- Binoculars, Camera, trekking map and compass, pillow, knife, passport photograph, reading materials, pencil, rubber, pen and notebook, lip guard
- Toilet papers.
Details of Trekking Equipment list
- Camp shoes/sandals: are a luxury for your feet at the end of the day. Sandals or running shoes will be better; you can buy them for cheap in Kathmandu.
- Thermal shirts/underwear: Good thermals; both tops and bottoms are good for cold weather while trekking
- Nightwear thermals: Good for making pleasant nights in the sleeping bag, (Silk-weight is lightest and warm)
- Fleece/sweatpants: Good for the cold evening and morning.
- Day-wear T-shirts/Shirts: On the lower altitudes, trekking will be hot, so T-shirts and shirts are recommended
- Trekking pants: It is recommended to have 2 pairs
- Underwear: regular, everyday type.
- Neck gaiter: For winter trekking they are the best for staying warm
- Trekking poles: Trekking poles are very useful, especially downhill, to support your knee
- Sunglasses: Good wraparound glasses suitable for snow, Contact lens wearers report very few problems except cleaning them in the conditions.
- Gloves: A good pair of wind-proof gloves is essential. You can buy it in Kathmandu if you don’t have one.
- Sun hat/woolen hat: Trekking in spring and summer at a lower altitude is hot, and the whole day sun shines, You can bring a hat or small cap to protect from sunburn. On the upper part of the trek, it is more cold and windy, so you can have a woolen hat to make your head warmer.
- First aid kit: Your Trek leader will take some medicine for Nepalese but you should bring the medicines that you need,
- Water purification: You are discouraged from buying mineral water while trekking. Use the Chlorine or Iodine Tab to be on the safe side.
- Water bottle: 2 liters of water Bottle are recommended; it should be leakproof, European Aluminum bottles are best.
- Torch / Flashlight: A flashlight or headlamp is necessary
- Towel: During the trekking, guest houses do not provide towels so you need one small and light towel, for trekking
- Sunscreen and lip balm with sunscreen: The sun is strong at altitude, especially after snow. Bring at least sunscreen and lip balm WITH SPF 15, and better yet, SPF 30+. You can buy in Kathmandu
- Toiletries: shampoo, soap, scissors, hair products, toothbrush and toothpaste, tissues, sun cream, chapstick, antiseptic hand wipes, face washer, etc.
Necessary Mountain Climbing Gear
Nepal is the home of eight thousand meters of mountains and 1300 climbing peaks. Of course, you may choose one of the peaks to try before taking any bigger expeditions.
Here is the list of climbing gear that you need for your expedition.
- Climbing pack
- Rope
- Helmet
- Harness
- Crampons
- Ice Axe (with Leash)
- Rappel device
- Pully
- Locking Carabiners
- Nonlocking carabiners
- Runners-up Singles and Doubles
- Prusik Cords
- Hand protection tape/gloves
- Snow protection gears
- Headlamp
- For Technical
- Nuts
- Nut extraction tool
- Ice tool
- Ice screws
- Camming devices
- Navigation
- Map, Compass, guidebook, wands altimeter watch, GPS, Cell Phone, Battery
- Overnight Gears
- Mountaineering tent, Sleeping Bags
- Mountain Kitchen
- Backpacking stove
- Fuel, cooking set, Dishes/bowls, eating utensils, Insulated cup, water container,
- Food and water
- Water bottles, water filters, Meals, Energy food, and drinks
- Clothing and footwear
- Long underwear, Moisture-Wicking T-shirts, Mountaineering pants, long-sleeve shirts, lightweight jackets, Boots (crampon-compatible), Socks, Insulated down jacket, rain gear, Gloves, warm hat, gloves, Bandana, Gaiters
- Health and Hygiene
- Hand sanitizer, toothbrush, and paste
- Sanitation trowel, Toilet paper, Menstrual products, Prescription medication, Prescription glass
Trekking in the Himalayan region is always challenging with natural disasters, global warming, and so on. You highly suggest having enough warm gear, including rain gear, no matter when or where you are going to trek. The above list is just a sample.
