Equipment Checklist

Equipment Checklist for hiking and trekking in Nepal

Are you planning on a hiking and trekking tour in Nepal? Or have you already booked a hiking or trekking tour with us? Nepal Hiking has prepared a trekking packing Checklist for multi-day trekking in the Himalayas.

Trekking Clothing and Equipment

• 1 Sun hat
• 1 Woolen hat to cover ears
• 1 Scarf to cover nose and face
• 2-3 T-shirts for trekking
• 1 T-shirt for sleeping
• 1 Long – sleeved light shirt
• 2 Thermal underwear
• 1 fleece (pullover or zip)
• 3-4 pairs of underwear
• 3-4 pairs of trekking socks
• 1 pair of gloves
• 1 Waterproof / windproof jacket (monsoon/winter)
• 1 Waterproof / windproof pants (monsoon/winter)
• 1 quick drying Towel
• Sleeping bag* (4 seasons for trekking above 3500 meters elevation)
• 1 pair of trekking/hiking shoes/boots
• 1 pair of slippers
• Trekking poles*
• Water bottle
• 1 headlamp
• 1 duffel bag (50-60 litres)
• 1-day bag pack (25-30 litres)

Toiletries/personal hygiene:

• Soap
• Shampoo
• Toilet paper
• Sun cream
• Skin Moisturizer for cold
• Anti-bacterial gel
• Lip Guard
• Earplugs
• Nail cutter
• Toothpaste / brush
• Medicines/First aid kit
• Water purification tablets
• Bandaids
• Duck tape for blisters
• Diamox tablet against high altitude sickness

Please see your doctor for advice and obtain a complete list of medicines.

Optional items for hiking and trekking:

• Camera with enough extra batteries
• Travel writing book and pen
• Reading books

* Consider buying or hiring in Kathmandu and Pokhara.