Equipment Checklist

Please use this checklist as a guideline for getting information on the required equipment to carry on a trekking. Adjustments could be made to the list according to your needs, interest and duration and season of the trip, among other factors. A variety of these gears could be hired or bought in Kathmandu. Since the majority of these gears found in the sale in Kathmandu are locally manufactured, they are a lot cheaper. Also, some gears are imported from China which is of better quality.

If you have enough money, you can buy very high quality branded gears too, in some of the famous stores in Nepal. It is advised that you keep your luggage as light as possible. Your extra luggage could be left back in your hotel in Kathmandu which you can claim back at your return. We normally provide one porter for two trekkers to carry the luggage and the limitation of the weight is approximately 25 kg from two people.

Please go through the checklist below to learn what equipments you require during the trek:

General Equipment Shortlist

• Duffel or rucksack bag: Although Bharal Adventure will supply complimentary water and windproof duffle/kit bag, one extra big duffel bag/suitcase is necessary for non-trek items that will be left at the hotel
• Daypack of approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches
• Down jacket (in case you don’t bring one, you can borrow one from Bharal Adventure which you have to return at the completion of the trek)
• 4 seasons’ sleeping bag (you can borrow one from Bharal Adventure if you forget to bring one, although it is strongly recommended for you to bring one)

Definite Equipment Listing

Head

• Sun hat or scarf
• Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
• Sunglasses with UV protection

Feet

• Thin, lightweight inner socks
• Thick, warm wool hiking socks
• Hiking boots with spare laces
• Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
• Gaiters for hiking in winter

Hands

• Lightweight gloves
• Heavyweight gloves or mittens
• With a waterproof shell outer

Lower Body

• Under Garments
• Hiking shorts
• Lightweight cotton long pants
• Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
• Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

Upper Body

• T-shirts
• Light and expedition weight thermal tops
• Fleece jacket or pullover
• Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (Optional)
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket

Accessories

• Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F *
• Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
• Small pad or combination lock-to-lock
• Trekking Bags/Duffel bag
• Basic First Aid Kit
• Large plastic bags – for keeping Items dry inside trek bag
• Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
• Trekking Poles
• Water bottles
• Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers, etc)
• Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring)

Toiletries

• Toothbrush/paste
• Multipurpose soap
• Nail cutter
• Small mirror

Personal Hygiene

• Wet wipes (baby wipes)
• Tissue /toilet roll
• Anti-bacterial hands wash

Extras/Luxuries

• Binoculars
• Reading book
• Trail Map/Guide book
• Journal & Pen
• Pencils and small notebooks
• Travel game i.e., cards

For proper guidance reach out to our team. We will properly inform you about the types of equipment and their usages – to ensure appropriate pieces of equipment as per the need for the environmental conditions and climate while taking your needs into considerations.