| Trekking Equipments |
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The following equipment lists are suggested and essential for both camping & teahouse treks in the Himalayas . Make use of this list as a guideline, most of the trekking equipment can be hired or bought in the many adventure shops in Kathmandu . as well. Besides, keep in mind trekking gear can be bought in the many adventure shops in Katmandu, the majority of gear is locally manufactured (hence a lot cheaper) although it is becoming more common for gear to be imported from China and therefore of better quality.
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| Personal necessary The following basic equipments check lists should help you with your packing. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. At the start of the trek your packed trek bag should weigh not more than 33 pounds or 15 kg.
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- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
- Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
- Lightweight gloves
- Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
- Sun hat or scarf
- Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- T-shirts (2)
- Underwear (4)
- Hiking shorts (2)
- Lightweight cotton long pants
- Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
- Fleece or wool pants
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
- Underwear (4)
- Hiking shorts (2)
- Lightweight cotton long pants
- Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
- Fleece or wool pants
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
- Thin, lightweight inner socks (4)
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
- Hiking boots with spare laces
- Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
- Gaiters
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Other necessary equipments |
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Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F
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Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
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Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
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Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
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Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag
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Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
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Thermarest sleeping pad
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Water bottles (2)
Toiletries
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Small wash towel
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