What shorts of luggage & packs
do I need to bring along with me?
• DAY PACK; Approx. size = 1,500 to 2,500
cubic inches (To be carried by you during trek)
• DUFFEL BAG WITH LOCKING MECHANISM; Approx.
size = 17x13x32 (To be carried by your porter)
Please note that luggage carried by porter needs
to be limited to 27lb. Per person. Couples may
bring a single duffel bag limited to 55 lb.
Please contact us if you have trouble meeting
these requirements.
• PLASTIC TRASH BAG TO LINE DUFFEL BAG
(And spare)
What about shells and insulators?
• WINDPROOF & WATER PROOF OUTERWARE,
JACKET & PANTS (gortex or nylon)
• FLEECE JACKET/SWEATER (wool or synthetic)
• EXPEDITION WEIGHT TOP (polypropylene
or “capilene”)
• COLD WEATHER HAT or BALACLAVA (wool
or synthetic)
• WATER-RESISTANT GLOVES or FLEECE GLOVES
WITH WATERPRROF SHELLS
Could you tell me about proper clothing's?
• LOOSE FITTING HIKING PANTS (For men
or women)
• LONG SKIRTS FOR WOMEN (Below the knees).
Long underwear, tight pants can be worn under
skirts if desired. The Nepali “Lungi”
is a thin colorful ankle-long wrap-around skirt
that is lightweight and readily available in
Kathmandu for about US$4 each. One cultural
note, Nepali women bath at public tap stands
in a specially altered Lungi that has a drawstring
above the chest. Shorts for women are not culturally
appropriate outside of Kathmandu. Also, most
Nepali or western men do not wear shorts either
but it is acceptable.
• LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRTS / TURTLENECKS (synthetic)
• SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRTS
• SEVERAL PAIRS OF THICK SOCKS (wool or
synthetic), WITH THIN LINERS (synthetic)
• LIGHT WEIGHT LONG UNDERWEAR, TOP &
BOTTOM (polypropylene or “capilene”)
• WIDE BRIM HAT (straw type beach hat
or synthetic outdoors). To sunburn protection
on face, ears, & neck.
• UNDERWARE, ETC.
What kind of footwear should I bring?
• 1-PAIR WELL BROKEN IN HIKING SHOES OR
BOOTS. Consider spare inserts if needed.
• 1-PAIR NEW-CONDITION LIGHTWEIGHT WALKING
/ RUNNNING SHOES, with textured soles.
Tell me more about anything else:
• FLASHLIGHT WITH SPARE BATTERIES &
BULBS
• A COUPLE HANDKERCHIEFS
• POCKET KNIFE
• STUFF SACKS
• TOILETRIES
• BIODEGRADABLE SOAP
• HAND TOWEL
• FEMININE HYGIENE ITEMS, including PLASTIC
BAGS to pack out dirty items.
• LIGHTER / MATCHES (for toilet paper
and candles)
• MOUNTAINEERING SUN GLASSES (for travel
through snow)
• SPARE EYE GLASSES OR CONTACT LENSES
(Due to the ease of getting eye infections,
care should be taken in using contacts. Disposable
contacts lenses replaced frequently can lessen
the risk of eye inflections.
HARD SHELL WATER BOTTLE; One 2-liter or two
1-liter bottles (“Nalgene” or Manmade
Metal) that will not melt while adding hot boiled
water.
• EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
• PERSONAL MEDICAL KIT (CONSULT EXPERT
MEDICAL ADVICE): In trekking /climbing in the
Himalayas you will be a long way from any reliable
health care center. In any situations you will
have to deal with your own or others medical
problems. Besides having an appropriate first
aid kit, understanding and knowing how to treat
them is essential. You are advised to have your
own first aid kit to deal with minor ailments.
It is also essential for you to have a plentiful
supply of any medications you use regularly.
It is also advisable to carry prescriptions
or written record giving names of these medications
in case extra emergency supplies are needed.
Dr. James Wilkerson’s book Medicine For
Mountaineering is an invaluable source of information
on various medical subjects of interest to the
mountain traveler, and is very useful as part
of any medical kit.
For your personal medical kit consider items
such as MOLESKIN for blisters, BANDAGES &
DRESSING, THERMOMETER, SCISSORS or KNIFE, ANTISEPTIC
such as betadyne solution in 1 oz. plastic dropper
bottle, Liquid IODINE such as Lugol’s
Solution for water purification where properly
boiled water is not available (consult expert
for treatment methods) in plastic dropper bottle,
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES, ALLERGY MEDICINES (especially
for people chronic sinus problems), ASPIRIN,
ANTIHISTAMINE, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY medicines such
as ibuprofen (great for sore muscles and tendons
as well), SUNSCREEN, one oz. “NIVEA”
creme for sunburn/dry skin, MEDICINE FOR MOUNTAINEERING;
and ANTIBIOTICS for ailments such as gastrointestinal
diseases, respiratory infections such as bronchitis
and pneumonia, E.E.N.T. disorders like sinusitis,
conjunctivitis, and various types of infections.
The following medications are usually available
for purchase in Kathmandu (but not verified).
Ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, norbactin, sporadex,
tinidazole (tinaba), mebendazole; and altitude
medicines such as acetazolamide (diamox), dexamethasone,
nafedipine. Some items such as tinidazole may
not be available in western markets. Be sure
to check expiration dates when purchasing.
Are there any other optional item's
to consider bringing?
• SPORT SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS FOR CAMP
& BATHING (“Teva”)
• CAMERA EQUIPEMENT
• PICTURE BOOK OF FAMILY, HOUSE, JOB (Small
size such as 3x5 or 4x6)
• BINOCULARS
• ALTIMETER
• COMPASS
• THERMOMETER
• WATCH WITH CHROLOGRAPH FUNCTION AND
ALARM
• EAR PLUGS (good for bus rides / plane
rides / sleeping)
• JOURNAL / NOTEBOOK
• SWIM SUIT
• READING BOOKS
• FAVORITE SNACKS / SPORTS SNACKS
• TAPE RECORDER
• WALKMAN & NEPALI & HINDI SONG
TAPES or WESTERN SONG TAPES
• SHAVING EQUIPEMENT
• NEPALI LANGUAGE BOOKS / TAPES
• CARDS & GAMES
• FANNY PACK
• TREKKING POLES
• ZIP LOCK BAGS (Assorted sizes)
• FOLDING UMBRELLA (Ideal for hot climate
trekking - rain or not) Part of Nepali culture
in certain areas
• SEWING KIT
