Things Needed For Trekking

19 October, 2023 By Dambar Khadka

Things needed for trekking: The following are required for a typical multi-day trek in Nepal. Most expeditions have teahouses (Lodges) throughout, while others require camping and equipment. The size of your backpack depends primarily on whether or not you have porters on your trip.

Those with porters usually carry your duffel bag, and you must bring your day pack with water, snacks, a camera, and rain gear. They will need a larger pack to fit their supplies and sleeping bags without porters. Certain items can be purchased in Nepal, but critical outdoor equipment is not recommended because you can’t get the quality in the Himalayas.

 Boundless Adventure always provides rental Sleeping bags and Down Jackets for Everest Base Camp trekking, Annapurna Base Camp Trekking in the Annapurna conservation area, Manaslu Trekking, and Upper Mustang trekking. Every trekking trail is a high pass trekking trail in the Himalayas in Nepal. If you have it on your own, then bring it with you. If not, let us know when you arrive in Nepal.

But, this equipment is a rant; you need to cover some. If you feel comfortable, you can visit every trekking shop in Thamel, Kathmandu. You can get trekking shops in every corner of Kathmandu. Anyway, these are the essential things needed for trekking. Have a look at the link below for more details.

Things needed for Trekking in Nepal
Trekking in Nepal

Sleeping Equipment For Hiking

  • Tent (necessary for treks with camping) but not essential for Tea House trekking
  • Sleeping bag (–15° bag will suffice on most tours)*
  • Sleeping Pad
  • Silk Liner
    *Many nights at lower elevations will be hot, but a cold-weather bag is unavoidable because there will likely be a few freezing nights at high elevations. At low elevations, you can only sleep with the silk liner, and using it later extends the life of your bag (oil from the skin is terrible for expensive down).

Things Needed For Trekking in the Nepal Himalayas.

  • Backpack (size depends on whether or not you have porters)
  • Hiking boots* (break them in beforehand)
  • Camp shoes (your reward after a long day)
  • Wool socks (bring a few pairs of varying thicknesses)
  • Lightweight trekking pants
  • Trekking shorts
  • T-Shirts (lightweight wool is excellent)
  • Underwear
    *You will be hiking through a wide range of terrain, from mud in warm to snow in cold weather. The trail will be rocky throughout. The safest bet for Nepal trekking footwear is full backpacking boots, which provide proper support and protection from the elements.
  • If there is a high pass on your trek, you may be walking on snow, and the conditions will be cold. A good compromise is to bring backpacking boots and trail shoes—you can use the trail shoes for camp and interchange the two depending on the conditions and how you feel.

Essential

  • Long underwear/Wool thermals
  • Sweater
  • Fleece
  • Waterproof jacket and pants
  • Heavyweight pants for high elevations (also suitable for camp)
  • Heavy down jacket (can be rented in Kathmandu)
  • Winter hat
  • Winter gloves

Accessories Needed For Trekking 

  • Water purification (pump, tablets, or Steri Pen; bring from home)
  • Water bottles (at least 3 liters total capacity)
  • Baseball cap (the sun is intense at all elevations)
  • Hiking poles (lessen the impact on your joints)
  • Sunglasses (essential when you cross the snow line)
  • Headlamp with extra batteries
  • Reading materials (Kindle may be best)
  • Journal and pens
  • Camera with extra batteries
  • Daypack (for your rain jacket, snacks, camera, etc.)
  • Heavy-duty duffle bag (preferred by porters)
  • Gators (many people wear them, but they are not mandatory)

Personal Things For Trekking

  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, floss, etc.)
  • Biodegradable bar soap
  • Face/body wipes
  • Biodegradable washing liquid
  • Throat lozenges, lip balm
  • Medications (Ibuprofen, others if necessary)

Extra Things For Trekking

  • Duct tape (fixes just about everything, at least temporarily. To avoid carrying an entire roll, wrap the desired amount around a pencil)
  • First aid kit (with moleskin for blisters)
  • Extra passport photos and photocopies of your passport

Contact us for Things you need for Nepal Trekking

Boundless Adventure Pvt. Ltd

Boundless Adventure Pvt. Ltd
Paknajol Marga, Thamel Po. Box 11670
info@boundlessadventure.com
boundlesstrek@gmail.com
Phone: +977 1 4701884, +977 1 4701885
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Website:https://boundlessadventure.com

Dambar Khadka

Dambar Khadka, a passionate adventurer and the founder of Boundless Adventure Nepal, has spent his entire life writing about nature and Nepal's developing tourism business. Dambar's passion with nature and its different cultures began as a child in Nepal's stunning landscapes. He began writing following successful treks and expeditions across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Dambar Khadka created Boundless Adventure Nepal in 1992 to share the majesty of the Nepal Himalayas with the rest of the planet. As an explorer and writer, he is committed to responsible tourism and cultural connection, allowing readers and adventurers to immerse themselves in Nepal's enchantment through his works.

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