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Trekking Equipments

The following equipment lists are suggested and essential for both types (camping & teahouse) treks in the Himalayas country in Nepal. Make use of this list as a guideline proposal. Some of the Trekking equipments can be hired or bought in the many advevture shops in Katmandu.

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
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)
Hands:	Lightweight gloves Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
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
Feet:	Thin, lightweight inner socks (4) Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4) Hiking boots with spare laces Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters
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 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