Adventures is something most of us always look for and Nepal has abundant of it. One of the most popular adventure Nepal offers is trekking. So, to make you familiar with trekking equipment you will be using while navigating the nook and corners of some world highest Himalayans, ABC has made a standard list of trekking equipment you will need while trekking in Nepal.
Depending on the location, season and grade of trekking, the equipment you will use will differ. So, to give you clear concept Nepal trekking path listed the trekking equipment according to the type of trekking.
List of trekking equipment required while trekking in Nepal:
Sightseeing:
– Scarfs or mask to cover your face
– Sunglasses to protect eyes
– A hand bag to carry your basic belonging like phones, camera, water bottle, etc
– Insect repelling cream if needed
– Comfortable hiking shoes for short hikes
– Medicines if needed
– Comfortable pair of t-shirt, t-shirts with full sleeves and trouser
– Sunscreen to protect your skin
– Umbrella to protect you from heat and rain
– Sun hat
– Sanitizers
– Map to keep track to route
For moderate hikes and trek
– Moderate size bags to carry your belongings
– Walking poles if needed
– Comfortable pair of sport shoes
– Medication prescribed by your doctor
– Binocular (if you want to)
– Pair of comfortable t-shirt, full sleeve shirt and trouser
– Sun Screen with high SPF
– Torch light
– Insect repellent
– Multipurpose wipes
– Comb, mirror, moisturizer, shampoo, sanitizer etc
For long trekking
– Toiletries
– Rucksack to carry your belongings
– Documents, trek permits
– Insect repellents
– Water bottle
– Gloves
– Comfortable pair of trek shoes, boots, socks, snow gaiters Windproof gears
– Medication
– Walking pole and binoculars if you want to
– Maps
– Wind proof gear
– Comfortable pair of t-shirt, t-shirt with a full sleeve and trouser
– Sunscreen
– Torch light
– Woolen Sun Hats
– Snow/sun glasses
– Scarf/mask
– Energy or protein bars if you want to
– Fleece Jackets
– Pocket Knife
– First aid kit
– Sewing kit
– Down jacket
Challenging trek and Peak Climb
– Moderate sized rucksack to carry your belongings like toiletries, sun/snow glasses, camera, sunscreen, first aid kit, sewing kit, fleece jackets, torch light, etc.
– Woolen/cotton socks
– Water bottle
– Woolen gloves
– Medication
– Maps
– Torch Light with spare batteries
– Moisturizer
– Sleeping bags
– Down jackets
– Big bags are carried by porter
– Sleeping bags
For Peak Climb:
– A pair of comfortable plastic boot
– A pair of crampons
– One ice axe per person
– One Harness per person
– Two Carabineer/karabiner
– A pair of snow gaiters
– Sun and snow glass
– A pair of woolen gloves
– A pair of windproof trouser and jacket
– One down jacket
– Down sleeping bag with inner linear
– Main ropes (length depends on the peak chosen)
– 2 or 4 pieces of Snow bar depending upon size of group
– Ski pole (if you want to carry)
The above-mentioned equipment can be bought or hired in Kathmandu. The things we have mention above is generic and needed for almost every trek so for more detail, please contact us.