Porters in Nepal loading luggage on a public bus

What to Bring?

Below is a suggested list of items that you may want to consider for your trek. The need for some of them would vary depending on the season and weather, as well as the altitude and duration of your trek.

Electronics

Watch

Mobile phone

Camera

Spare batteries

Powerbank

Headlamp

 

Footwear

Trekking boots

Flip-flops or crocs

Socks

Gaiters

 

Clothing

Thermal undershirt, long/short-sleeved (base layer)

Thermal long underwear (for your legs) or tights

Fleece jumper (second layer)

Nylon jacket or wind jacket (outer layer)

Down jacket (outer layer)

Hiking pants

Fleece beanie/Cap/Hat

Gloves

Travel shirt

Travel pants

Bandana scarf

 

The Rest

Duffle bag (to be carried by porter)

Daypack (20-30 litres)

Daypack rain coat

Trekking poles

Toiletries pack

Antibacterial hand sanitizer

Small towel

Sleeping bag/sleeping bag liner

Inflatable pillow

First-Aid Kit, personal

Medication

Whistle

Sewing Kit

Water bottles

Trail mix/snacks