The list of equipment for Annapurna Circuit Trek:
The given list is a guideline for your Annapurna adventure. Also, understand that the items listed below will vary a little according to the season and the trek duration. The weight limit for your luggage is 33 pounds, or 15 kg. Remember that your luggage will be carried by your porter, but you are required to carry a daypack (with your valuable items) on your own. Make sure that you are taking only the necessary items.
Important documents and items
Valid passport, 2 extra passport-size photos, airline tickets
Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
Dollars, pounds, or Euros in cash for purchasing a Nepalese visa at the Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities and snacks, and to purchase your drinks and gifts
Head:
Lightweight hat or cap
Bandana or headscarf, also useful for dusty conditions
A wool or fleece warm hat that
Headlamp with extra batteries
Sunglasses with UV protection
Sunblock and Lip balm
Upper Body:
Polypropylene shirts (2 pairs long sleeves)
Lightweight and expedition-weight thermal tops
Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Down vest and/or jacket
Gore-Tex or similar jackets , waterproof and breathable
Hands
1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.
1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves (in the winter season)
Lower Body:
Thermal Leggings or long underwear
1 pair of Hiking shorts
2 pairs of Hiking/trekking pants
1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal)
1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
Feet
Comfortable trekking boots (waterproof, ankle-supporting)
4 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
Gaiters for the winter season
Sleeping:
1 sleeping bag (good to -20 degrees Celsius)
Liners
Rucksacks and travel bags:
1 medium rucksack (60-70) liters
A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables,
1 large waterproof rucksack cover (optional)
Medical:
Small, personal first-aid kit. (simple and light)
Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
1 skin-blister repair kit
Anti-diarrhea pills
Anti-headache pills
Cough and/or cold medicine
Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
Stomach antibiotics: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
Water purification tablets or the water filter
1 set of earplugs
Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies
Practical Items:
Shoe waterproofing Spray
1 small roll of repair tape/Duct Tape
1 cigarette lighter,
1 compass or GPS (optional)
1 alarm clock/watch
1 digital camera with extra cards and batteries
Camelback/hot water bottel
1 small folding knife
Solar Charger
Trekking poles
Power bank
Rain Pancho
Toiletries:
1 medium-sized quick-drying towel
Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
Face and body moisturizer
Female hygiene products
Personal Hygiene
Wet wipes (baby wipes)
Tissue/toilet roll
Anti-bacterial hand wash
Hand Sanitizer
Travel laundry soap
Extras/Luxuries