| CLOTHING
& EQUIPMENTS CHECKLISTS AND INFORMATIONS |
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The following equipment lists are suggested
and essential for both camp & teahouse treks in the Himalayas.
Make use of this list as a guideline; some of the equipment
can be hired in Katmandu 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.
Equipments
check lists - trekking only
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.
Head: |
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses with UV protection
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| Upper Body: |
T-shirts (2)
Light and expedition weight thermal tops
Fleece jacket or pullover
Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
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| Hands: |
Lightweight gloves
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
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| Lower Body: |
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
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| Feet: |
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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| Accessories: |
Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F
Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
Small pad or combination lock-to-lock Himalayan Glacier trek
bag
Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag
Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
Thermarest sleeping pad
Water bottles (2)
Toiletries
Small wash towel
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| Equipment check lists
- climbing trips |
In addition to the above list of suggested
trekking equipment, you should take along with various items
of mountaineering tools. For any trip which has crossed by
steep, snow-covered ground, or which has included section
of glacier travel, it might be necessary for the group roping
up as a safety precaution. To facilitate this process of roping
up, you will need to maintain a minimum requirement, a climbing
harness, a climbing sling and two locking carabineers. Plastic
mountaineering boots, a mountaineering ice axe and a pair
of crampons with front points are the other items of equipment,
which are required for our trekking peak trips. (Please note:
Our recommendation that you take no more than 33 pounds of
trekking equipment DOES NOT include your plastic boots, ice
axe, crampons or harness/carabineers. During the trek, climbing
hardware will be carried separately from your personal trek
bag in-group bags until needed).
An explanation of the
equipment that you will need
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| Daypacks |
Daypacks
for trekking:
A 2500 cubic inch pack should be large enough to carry the
following items on trek. a) Shell jacket and pants. b) Fleece
jacket, pants, and extra pair of socks, sneakers or sandals.
c) Two water bottles, with at least 2-quart total capacity.
d) Camera plus accessories, binoculars, etc. e) first aid
kit. You should test pack your daypack before leaving home.
Daypacks for climbing
trips
3000-4000 cubic inches. For climbing trips, you will be
required to carry more warm clothing during the climbs and
also your personal climbing gear. For this reason, you will
need a slightly bigger daypack than for a trekking-only
trip. If you have any questions about gear, please do not
hesitate to call our office for advice.
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| Equipment Rental |
In order to minimize your expense outlay
for trekking and climbing equipment you may never use again,
we offer a wide range of equipment available for rent for
the duration of your trip. All rental equipment can be picked
up from your trip leader upon arrival for your trip
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| Item |
Price |
| 4-season sleeping
bag only |
$40.00 |
| Thermarest pad only |
$30.00 |
| General, all purpose mountaineering
axe (60-70 cms) |
$25.00 |
| Climbing harness, 2 locking carabineers,
climbing sling |
$35.00 |
| Climbing helmet |
$25.00 |
| *12-point crampons (please specify
boot size) |
$35.00 |
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First
Aid Medicine
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Bandage for sprains
Plasters/Band-aids
Iodine or water filter
Moleskin/Second skin - for blisters
Antiseptic ointment for cuts
Anti-bacterial throat lozenges (with antiseptic)
Aspirin/paracetamol - general painkiller
Oral rehydration salts
Broad-spectrum antibiotic (norfloxacin or ciprofloxin)
Anti-diarrhea medication (antibiotic)
Diarrhea stopper (Imodium - optional)
Antibiotic for Giardia or similar microbe or bacteria
Diamox (altitude sickness - can be bought in Kathmandu)
Sterile Syringe set (anti-AIDS precaution)
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| Extras/Luxuries |
Binoculars
Reading book
Trail Map/Guide book
Journal & Pen
Walkman
Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble
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| Toiletries |
1 medium sized quick drying towel
Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
Deodorant
Nail clippers
Face and body moisturizer
Feminine hygiene products
Small mirror
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