Generally the following Considerations is the Trekking equipment check list.

The instruction for Trekking equipment check list is a guide line for our valuable clients. This following materials mostly apply from 3,000m to 5,500m Himalayan Base Camp to more strenuous trip to do high passes like three passes trekking, Apulapcha pass trekking, Throng-La pass trekking. Even we always recommend light hiking and trekking, keep in in mind all of our trekkers and hikers supported with luggage store allowing to bring suitcase which will be waiting you at our hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara during your trekking.  The “Advanced Trekking equipment check list” Will be provided on your further corresponding for challenging high passes trekking. Our porters carry the luggage to make your travel light carrying just a day pack containing the snacks, a camera, water bottle, and a light jacket or fleece. When we you will stay at the lodge, All of the food, accommodation and the bedding is provided but we suggest to carry your own sleeping bag to avoid the chill at night and change of clothes, personal hygiene. Most travelers prefer to check a suitcase for the flight and use their rucksack and a small daypack for the trekking.

While we have suggested some of specific recommendations below, your own experience, personal preferences, and comfort oneself work ultimately the best roll which is the most important factor depending on you what to bring for the trip.

Just for an example:

Heads.

1. Warm and light woolen hat which may covers your ears.
2. Scarf or neck sleeve.
3. Face mask.
4. Bandana or head scarf, useful for dusty conditions.
5. Sun hat.
6. Balaclava
7. Ball cap or brimmed sun cap.
8. Glacier Sunglass with side shields.

Upper body.

Clothing should be kept in large plastic bags or any waterproof stuff to keep it dry.

1. Couple of T-shirts full sleeve is better.
2. Fleece pullovers, medium weight.
3. Fleece jacket.
4. Best quality down jacket for evening and before sleep with extra lightweight.
5. Gore-Tex Jacket.
6. Full sleeve high neck.

Lower body.

1. Pairs of underwear.
2. Walking trousers for trekking.
3. Pair of light weight thermal bottoms.
4. Fleece trousers
5. A Gore-Tex trousers Waterproof /breathable might be better extra use.
6. Trekking boots and foot wear:

Note: Please choose the shoes carefully being own prime consideration. Boots can be low-cut or mid-ankle, but we recommend sturdy sole such as Sportiva, Gore-Tex or any one which should be very comfortable to walk.

Feet:

1. One pair leather or synthetic Sportiva or (Gore-Tex) hiking boots with good ankle support.
2. One pair cross- trainers, running shoes and /or sandals for Kathmandu and in camp.
3. Two pair warm and heavy poly or wool socks.
4. A pairs of liner socks. Polypropylene or wool.
5. A pair lightweight trekking socks, poly or wool..

Trekking Rucksack and Sleeping bag:

Your sleeping bags should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks, bin-liners or large plastic bags. Sleeping bag (good to –10 to -20 degree) is better.

2-3 pieces of water proof empty sacks to keep your goods warm and dry.

Personal Hygiene/Toiletries

Personal hygiene.

1. Personal hygiene supplies.
2. A tubes lip sun cream, 1 large tube skin sun cream (min. factor 30).
3. One toothpaste /brush set.
4. One bar soap or hand sanitizer gel/ 1 small synthetic towel.
5. Hand wipes.

First Aid

Medical supplies: The leaders/Guide will have extensive first- aid kits

Note. Small personal first- aid kit. (Simple and light) Aspirin, first- aid tape, plasters (Band-Aids), personal medications, etc. The leaders will have extensive first- aid kits.

Personal prescription medications. Please let your leader/Guide to know about any medical issues during the trekking if you feel any problem.

Medications are inexpensive and readily available in Kathmandu with no doctor’s prescription if you prefer to check up your health before to start the trekking.

Recommendation:

1. One skin blister repair kit.

2. One small bottle of anti- diarrhea pills (Imodium).

1. One small bottle of anti- headache pills.
2. One small bottle cough and /or cold medicine.
3. One course antibiotics for stomach infection, available locally at chemist shop or pharmacy with no doctor’s prescription.
4. One small bottle anti- altitude sickness pills. Diamox. For more about this medication. Regarding the altitude sickness Please consult with guide.
5. Do not bring sleeping pills. They are a respiratory depressant non compatible with high altitude physiology.

6. Earplugs.

7. Extra prescription glasses / contact lens. Contact lens wearers, please bring glasses in case of emergency.

8. Oximeter to check the saturation in blood.

9. Mint inhaler
10. One small bottle of water purification tablets or water filter.