To fully enjoy your trek in Nepal, having the right gear is essential. The “right” equipment will depend on factors such as the type of trek (teahouse or camping), the time of year, weather conditions, and the highest altitude you’ll reach.
When selecting your gear, remember that a well-packed backpack should be lightweight and contain versatile clothing. It should also include warm clothing, particularly during the winter months in Nepal (December to February).
Lacking the necessary equipment and clothing not only reduces the enjoyment of your trek but, in the worst case, could be life-threatening.
If you’re new to trekking and need to buy a lot of new gear, we recommend buying your trekking equipment in Nepal.
Recommended trekking equipment for your trekking adventure in Nepal:
Clothing
- Warm jacket – down jacket, if possible.
- Water and windproof jacket (alternatively bring a poncho or umbrella)
- Long sleeved synthetic fleece (windproof material, if possible)
- Thermal underwear
- Hat, pair of gloves and scarf
- Comfortable hiking trousers (loose fitting)
- Shorts and trousers, or skirt
- 2 pairs of warm wool-blend socks
- 2 pairs of running socks or liner socks
- Proper hiking boots
- Running shoes and flip-flops
- 2-3 t-shirts
During winter season, additional clothings may include:
- The outer jacket should be warm, down jacket is highly recommended during winter season
- Bring a pair of warm winter trousers, in addition to the hiking trousers
- Bring at least one windproof layer of clothes, helping to reduce any chill factor influence.
- Snow gaitors
Trekking Gear
- Pair of polarizing sun-glasses (to be comfortable and to avoid potential snow-blindness)
- Backpack and backpack cover (against rain and dust)
- Map of the trekking area
- Head torch, or small torch, plus spare batteries
- Sleeping bag and silk liner
- 2 x water bottles
Miscellaneous
- Toiletries
- A small light weight and quick drying towel
- Bar of soap
- Sunscreen (SPF +20)
- Earplugs
- Insect repellants (for lower elevations)
- First aid kid
- Water purification tables or a water filter
- Some Diamox pills against potential altitude sickness (if going beyond 4,000 m elevations)
- Toilet paper
Optional items
- Camera, battery etc
- Altimeter
- Compass
- Binoculars
- Books/magazines
- Trekking poles
- GPS unit
- Padlocks for guest house rooms and bags
- Sewing/repair kit
- Pocket knife
- Candles (for lodges)
- Dairy or notebook plus pencil/pen
DIY camping
- Tent
- Stove and fuel
- Cooking, eating and drinking utensils
- Sleeping mat
- Food and water (for the very remote trekking areas)
We hope the above was useful. If not, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.