Trekking Gear
Trekking/ mountaineering gear is essential for your trip’s success and to keep your body warm and safe. So you have to bring good quality equipment for your trek/climb in the Himalayas. Nowadays, you can buy or rent equipment at Thamel in Kathmandu like jackets, Sleeping bags, etc. If you have any questions or need any more information about Trekking gear you can email us.
We, Himalaya Darshan Treks are recommended for this Trekking Equipment, Trekking Gear for your trekking adventure in Nepal. Please you can check the Climbing Equipment at every climbing Packages on our web page.
Trekking Gear and Packing List are:
1, Bodywear
- Lightweight jacket
- Windproof and Waterproof Jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Lightweight down jacket
- Raincoat
- Water proof trouser
- Lightweight trouser
- Trekking/Hiking shorts
- Thermal (Top and bottom)
- Fleece or warm mid layer
- 2/3 t-shirts/shirts
- Spare underwear
2, Head wear
- Warm hat (wool or fleece)
- Sun Hat
- Balaclava or neck gaiter
- Sun Glass
3, Hand Wear
- Gloves
- Gloves liner (Recommend for high altitude and for winter trek)
4, Foot Wear
- Water proof Hiking/trekking boots
- Trekking/hiking socks
- Lighter walking socks.
- Gaiters
- Crampons or chained spikes that will fit any boot (for winter trek)
- A pair of slip-on shoes or sandals to use in the hotel.
5, Essential Items
- Day Pack with rain cover.
- Duffel bag for the porter to carry your overnight things.
- Good Quality Sleeping Bag
- Trekking Poles
6, Drinks/Hydration
- Insulated water bottle
- Water purification tablets or filter
7, Personal Items
- Travel towel
- Toilet paper
- Biodegradable wet wipes
- Sunscreen and Lip balm
- Good quality Headlamp with extra batteries.
- Camera and mobile Charger (Adapter)
- Power Bank
- First Aid Medical Kit
- Energy bars (Snacks) lightweight.
Note: Sleeping bags, Down Jackets, and trekking poles are possible to buy or rent at Thamel in Kathmandu (If you inform us we will help to manage these things).