Kit
What should I take for trekking In Nepal
There is no definitive answer. This is a suggested list, perhaps the minimum necessary. You should adapt it to your own needs and the requirements of your trek. Ask yourself: Will there be snow / how long will the trek be / how high will I trek/will we be camping?
- 1 light sleeping bag [1] [some lodges provide blankets]
- 1 T-shirt, not a vest or singlet [preferably fast-drying]
- 1 thin fleece or a 2nd T-shirt
- 1 long-sleeved shirt
- 1 fleece jacket
- 1 light waterproof/ windproof jacket
- 1 pair of long trousers (women may consider trekking in a long skirt – NO SHORTS)
- 1 pair of walking boots or sturdy trainers
- 1 pair of flip-flops/chappels/thongs
- 3 pairs of socks
- woolly hat, scarf, and gloves
- 1 first aid kit [medicines are not easy to get on the trail]
- water bottle and iodine tablets
- torch [flashlight], with spare batteries and bulbs
- penknife [preferably with scissors]
- map and compass
- guidebook, phrasebook
- camera and films [spare battery if it uses one]
- pencil and small notebook
- minimal wash kit including biodegradable soap, toothbrush and toothpaste
- bag for carrying out rubbish
- extra plastic bags – they weigh nothing and have many uses
- sanitary items for women
- sunglasses, sun hat
- lip balm and high protection sunscreen
pleasant extras:
a book to read
photos of home and family are good for breaking the ice
Consider a down jacket and windproof trousers if trekking over 4,000m.
Note 1 Sleeping bag: A good night's sleep is essential for enjoyable trekking. When trekking at altitude or between October and mid-May, a good quality [down?] 3–5 season sleeping bag is recommended. It has been known to snow in October in the hills.
… And don’t forget a smile and a sense of humor!
