Nepal trekking-climbing equipment list

Nepal trekking-climbing equipment list

Depending on the length and altitude of your trek, you may need more clothing or special trekking gear. Below is the list of clothing or gear for most of Nepal's trekking routes to prepare for if you are planning any treks in Nepal. below is list suitable for 16 days Deluxe Everest base camp trek

 For Head:

1. Hats made of warm wool
2. scarf or hat for the sun
3. Sunglasses with UV protection

For Hands:

1. Light warm gloves for lower altitudes below 4000m
2. Thick gloves for trekking between 4000 m and 6000 m.

 For the upper body:

1. Half or full hiking T-shirts (2-depending on length of trek)
2. Warm thermal wear (1-2, depending on trek length)
3. light waterproof/windproof jacket for low altitude
4. Down jacket or heavy jacket for high altitude (1 PC)
5. Normal t-shirts or shirts (1-2 pcs)

For Lower body:

1. Hiking Pants (1-2 pairs, depending on trek length)
2. Hiking shorts (1-2 pairs, depending on trek length)
3. Trekking trousers (1-2 pieces) depending on the length of the journey)
4. 4-5 pairs of underwear, depending on the length of the trek.

 For feet:

1. Thin socks (2-3 pairs) It is determined by the length of the journey.
2. Thick socks (1-2 pair) It is determined by the length of the journey.
3. Hiking boots (waterproof is recommended). -1 pcs
4. Sandals for lodge room use or short walks (1 pcs)

Extra gears or equipment

1. Raincoat
2. Sleeping bag rated up to -20 degree
3. Trekking Bag pack- 60 L with cover
4. Small wash towel
5. Headlamp or torch light
6. Personal First Aid
7. Water bottle- 1.5 liter or 2 pcs of 1 liter
8. Trekking poles- 1 pair

If you are climbing any of the 6500 peaks together with your trek, the following is extra climbing gear you need to hire or buy. All the below climbing gear can be easily hired at a reasonable price at the base camp of each peak. the list of gears is useful for deluxe Island peak or Deluxe Lobuche peak or deluxe Mera peak

Peak climbing gears/equipment

• Helmet
• Ice-Axe
• Carabiner’s (2 lock, 2 unlock)
• Ropes (Main Rope 50m, fixed rope 200m)
• Harness
• Jumar (Ascender)
• Figure 8(descender)
• Climbing boots
• Crampons
• Ice Hammer
• Ice Screws
• Gaiters
• Tape ceiling