Trekking and Climbing Checklist

Equipment Check List:

Below are the general gear-list that you may need for your Nepal trip. However, the list might be different from trip to trip, season to season etc. You are kindly requested to make self judgment and even if you miss any gears, you can buy absolutely everything here in Kathmandu. We do also back-up you with some of the gears you miss.

FOR TREKKING:

General:

+  sleeping bag (-5 to -25 degree centigrade depending on season)
+  sleeping bag linear ( for winter, Nov – Jan)
+  rucksack/ duffel bag
+  day pack
+  trekking poles
+ camera
+  towel
+  flash light/spare bulb and batteries
+  water bottles
+ water purification (tablets/ steripen/drops)
+  thermal underwears
+  plastic bags/ water-proof bag covers
+  swiss army knife
+ Basic First-Aid Medicines
+  passport copies
+  passport size photographs
+  insurance policy copies

Head:

+  woolen hat
+ beany     
+  sun hat
+  sun glass
+  scarves/hankie
+ ear plugs

Body:

+  t-shirts  
+  jumpers/sweaters
+  down jacket  
+  wind jacket
+  trousers (warm and light)
+  shorts
+ rain coat (for monsoon, June-August)

Hand & Feet:

+  gloves (light and heavy)
+  trekking boots
+ socks (light ad thick)  
+ gaiters
+  flip-flops/sandal/sneakers 
  
  
Toiletries:

+  sun screens
+  lip balm
+  hand sanitizer
+ toothbrush & paste
+ multipurpose soap/ shampoo
+ wet wipes/ tissues
+ tiger balm
  
  
Means of entertainment:

+ cards
+ travel games
+ books/ kindle/ smart phone
+ music/ movie etc.

Extras & Optional:

+ travel guide-book/ site maps
+ binocular
+ nail clipper
+ pocket mirror
+ shaving kits
+ sewing kit
+ carabiners
+ laundry clips
+ safety pins  
+ insect repellent
+ spare batteries for camera
+spare shoelaces
+  emergency blankets
+  light snacks, dry nuts, chocolates, energy bars etc.

FOR CLIMBING:

Climbing boots
Harness
Crampons
Ice axe
Tapes/slings
Karabiners
Ice screws
Snow bars
Deadmen
Rock pegs
Crash hat
Rucksack
Day bag
Kit bag
Ascenders
Descenders
T-shirts
Lip salve
Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
Wool long underwear
Long cotton hiking shorts
Warm climbing trousers
Lightweight fleece
Fleece/wool for climbing
Down high altitude sleeping bag
Sleeping pad (karrimat) or thermarest
Light cotton athletic socks and wool climbing socks
Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
Head torch/batteries/bulbs
Water proof climbing jacket
Down jacket/trousers/vest
Climbing sunglasses
Sun screen
Sun hat
Gaiters etc.