General Packing List

Upper body

• Wool or fleece hat, or balaclava
• Hat or cap for sun protection while trekking
• Sunglasses or goggles
• Sunscreen lotion
• Lip guard or chapstick
• Warm gloves
• T-shirts, and long sleeved shirts, preferably capilene or polypro
• Thermal shirt for colder areas
• Warm shirt, possibly fleece, for colder areas
• Fleece jacket or warm wool jumper
• Windproof, waterproof outer shell garment for higher altitudes
• Down jacket (optional for cold nights & mornings and on high altitude treks, provided by Highland Asia office in Kathmandu)

Lower body

• Walking boots with suitable ankle support. Must be water proof and well broken in prior to the trip.
• Trainer or good walking shoes for level walking or while in the cities and towns.
• Warm socks for colder areas.
• Gaiters, in case of rain or snow.

Other items

• Strong rucksack, or large duffel bag (water proof)
• A light day pack for your water bottle, wallet, camera etc that should be big enough to tuck the sweater or jacket.
• Plastic sacs or stuff sacks to store/separate trekking gear inside your main bag
• One liter water bottle
• Personal first aid kit to include essential items
• Sleeping bag, 4 season (Can be rented cheaply in Kathmandu or request one with Highland Asia office in Kathmandu)
• Torch, ideally headband torch with batteries.
• Camera with chargers.
• Toiletries items and towel
• Scarves or bandana for neck
• Ear plug, just in case your room mate snores or the room is not sound proof.

Optional items

• Binoculars
• Books (see Recommended Reading)
• Altimeter
• Compass
• Playing cards / backgammon / chess set
• If you are climbing a peak In addition to the items mentioned above for trekking, the following is a list of the additional specialist items which are required for the trekking peaks.
• Plastic or leather mountaineering boots, with gaitors & crampons that have been tested for a good fit
• Fleece trousers or salopettes
• Additional mits and gloves suitable for climbing
• Ice axe, and ski poles (note - ice axe can be hired in Kathmandu)
• Climbing harness
• 2 x tape slings
• 2 x screwgate karabiners
• Descender/abseil device
• Ascender