Since you’re planning to go on a trek, you’ll first need a proper equipment. As the trekking in the Himalayas is a challenging activity, you must have a proper equipment and gear. Once you land in Nepal, we, the team of Wonder Himalaya will go through your equipment and make sure that you’re not missing anything If any gear is missing or insufficient, we’ll help you purchase or rent what you need from one of the most trusted shops in the Kathmandu valley.
If any gear is missing or insufficient, we’ll help you purchase or rent what you need from one of the most trusted shops in the Kathmandu Valley.
Necessary equipment and gears:
1. Main Trekking Gears
- Duffel Bag
- Day Pack with cover
- Four season sleeping bag
- Puffy down jacket
- Water bottle/ Hydration Reservation
- Headlamp + Spare Batteries
- Travel Adapter (type C D M)
- Dry Bags/ Zip lock
2. Clothing
- Trekking Shirts (3-4)
- Thermal Tops (2) + Bottom (1)
- Underwear (4-5 pairs)
- Sports Bras (2-3)
- Fleece Jacket (1)
- Insulated vest
- Waterproof Shell Jacket with a good hoof (1)
- Rain Pants that can be zipped off into pants (10
- Windproof Jacket (1)
- Fleece or Thermal Pants (1)
- Trekking Pants (2 pairs)
- Trekking Shorts (1 pair)
- Quick-Dry Towel (1)
- Small Quick-Dry Cloth (Optional)
3. HEADWEAR & HANDWEAR
- Sun Hat or Cap (1)
- Fleece Hat or Beanie (1)
- A fleece-lined Buff (Balaclava)/ Neck Gaiter (N95) (1-2)
- Face Mask / Dust Mask (Optional)
- Sunglasses with UV Protection (1)
- Liner Gloves (1 pair)
- Warm Gloves or Mittens (1 Pair)
4. FOOTWEAR
- Trekking Boots (1 Pair)
- Camp Shoes or Sandals/Sneakers (1 Pair)
- Lighter Gaiters (1 Pair)
- Ice Cleats/Micro spikes (1 Pair)
- Wool Trekking/hiking Socks (4-5 pairs)
- Liner Socks (2 pairs)
5. TOILETERIES & HYGIENE
- Toothbrush, Towel, & Toothpaste
- Biodegradable Soap
- Toilet Paper
- Biodegradable wet wipes (1-2 packs)
- Hand Sanitizer
- Sunscreen
- Lip Balm
- Moisturizer
- Blister Plasters / Foot Tape
- Nail Clipper, Needle and Thread & Small Mirror
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Personal Medications
- Electrolyte Tablets
6. Optional But Recommended
- Trekking Poles/ Sticks
- Water Purification Tablets
- Filter Bottle/ Trail Snacks
- Energy Bars/ Trail Snacks (5-6)
- Notebook and Pen (1)
- Camera or Smartphone
- Power Bank
- Earplugs (1 pair)
- Passport / Insurance (copies)
- Everest Base Camp Maps
- Hand Foot Warmers.
