Trekking Equipment

Trekking equipment to be carried from home country is listed by the Glory Adventure Pvt.Ltd company. The wearing kit varies depending upon the trekking season you choose and you book. So Better prepare before making any kinds of booking. Foreigners guide to trekking in Nepal provides clear information to prepare your visit.

Most of the company does provide sleeping bags with inner linear and duffle/ kit bags to use for trekking. Whereas ‘one hire in Kathmandu at trekking shops and can purchase necessary gear needed for the treks.

Comfortable boots and runners or trainers light shoes with some clothing required, for strong sun on drive or walks around low foothills to freezing temperature at night in high areas.
For ladies and male trekker shorts, skirt or lightweight trousers are ideal in the heat of the day along with T-short long sleeved cotton shirt and sun hat.

During evening and at higher altitudes warm clothing will be needed, and when visiting monasteries and holy places. Short or half pants and short sleeves shirt should not be worn.

All this trekking equipment using for

Everest Region:

Annapurna Region: Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek 10 Days, Annapurna Base Camp via poon hill Trek , poon hill Trek 4 days, Short Annapurna circuit Trek ,Mardi Himal Trek 10 days

Langtang Region: Langtang Valley Trek 10 Days, Langtang Gosaikunda Trek,  Tamang Hiretage Trail 9days

Manaslu Region: Manaslu Circuit Trek

Makalu Region: Makalu Base Camp Trek

Mustang Region: Upper Mustang Trek 

Kanchenjunga Region: Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek

List of Trekking Equipment

Head:
• Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic).
• Wide brimmed sun hat.
• Bandana or head scarf (For dusty conditions).
• Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs.
• Sunglasses with UV protection.

Upper Body:
• Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
• Light weight thermal tops.
• Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover.
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket.
• Down vest and or jacket.
• Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable.

Hands:
• 1pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.
• 1pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves.
Lower Body:
• Non-cotton underwear briefs.
• 1 pair of hiking shorts.
• 1 pair of hiking trousers.
• 1pair of fleece or woolen trousers.
• 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric.

Feet:
• 2 pair of thin, lightweight inner socks.
• 2pairs of heavy poly or wool socks.
• 1 pair of hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”).
• 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and sandals.

Sleeping:
• 1 sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C.or 14 degrees)* Rucksack and Travel Bags.
• 1 medium rucksack (50-70 liter/3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for UN airplane carryon).
• 1 large duffel bag*.
• A small daypack/bag pack for carrying your valuables should have good shoulder padding.
• Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags.
• 2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional).

Medical:
• Small, personal first-aid kit. (Simple and light).
• Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (band-Aids.
• 1 skin-blister repair kit.
• 1 set of ear plugs.
• Anti-diarrhea pills.
• Anti-headache pills.
• Cough and cold medicine.
• Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide.
• Water purification tablets or water filter.

Toiletries:
• 1 medium- sized quick drying towel.
• Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable).
• Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable).
• Deodorants Deodorants.
• Nail clippers.
• Face and body moisturizer.
• Small mirror.
• Personal hygiene.
• Wet wipes (baby wipes).
• Tissue/ toilet roll.
• Anti- bacterial hand wash.

Optional:
• Camera Gear, Games (for evenings) umbrella (for rain useful and sunshade).
• Walking poles, small knife (Swiss army style- has many uses).
• Notebooks/diary/pens, small padlock (locking your kit/ duffel bag).
• Reading material.
• Reading material.