Already booked a trekking package to the mountains of Nepal and still wondering about the essential equipment for your trekking journey? We are pleased to offer our checklist for your references. You can make necessary amendments to our checklist as per your need and convenience. In case, you couldn’t get any of the following listed items in your hometown or be in rush before your flight to Kathmandu, don’t panic! The equipment necessary can be easily purchased in the shops in Kathmandu.

Again, if you are worried about the quality of gears available in Kathmandu then the majority of them are manufactured locally and some are imported from China and they are of awesome quality. Remember to keep your luggage as light as possible for a convenient journey. A porter is available for two people who will carry up to 25 kg at maximum, therefore, keep this in mind before you pack your bags!

Below is the checklist of equipment you need for the trek.

GENERAL

Duffel or Rucksack bag: (Churen Himal Treks will supply complimentary water and windproof duffel/kit bag, but one extra big duffel bag/suitcase is necessary for non-trek items left at the hotel in Kathmandu)

Day pack: (Approximately 20-22 Liter)

Down Jacket: (Your own Down Jacket is strongly recommended)

4 seasons’ Sleeping bag: (Your own sleeping bag strongly is recommended, but Churen Himal Treks also supply complimentary sleeping bags which need to be returned at the completion of the trek for the renting)

Equipment Check List for Trekking & Peak Climbing:

HEAD

• Sun hat or scarf
• Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
• Sunglasses with UV protection

FEET

• Thin, lightweight inner socks
• Thick, warm wool hiking socks
• Hiking boots with spare laces
• Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
• Gaiters for hiking in winter

HANDS

• Lightweight gloves
• Heavyweight gloves or mittens
• With a waterproof shell outer (Seasonal

LOWER BODY

• Under Garments
• Hiking shorts
• Lightweight cotton long pants
• Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
• Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

UPPER BODY

• T-shirts
• Light and expedition weight thermal tops
• Fleece jacket or pullover
• Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (Optional)
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket

ACCESSORIES

• Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F *
• Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
• A small pad or combination lock-to-lock
• Trekking Bags/Duffel bag
• Basic First Aid Kit
• Large plastic bags – for keeping Items dry inside trek bag
• Day pack (Approximately 20-22 Liter)
• Trekking Poles
• Water bottles
• Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc)
• Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring)

TOILETRIES

• Toothbrush/paste
• Multipurpose soap
• Nail cutter
• Small mirror

Personal Hygiene:

• Wet wipes (baby wipes)
• Tissue /toilet roll
• Anti-bacterial hands wash

EXTRAS/LUXURIES

• Binoculars
• Reading book
• Trail Map/Guide book
• Journal & Pen
• Pencils and small notebooks
• Travel game i.e., cards

Equipment for Mountaineering in Nepal

• Helmet
• Harness set
• crampon
• ice-axe
• (7,8), carabiner
• descender
• insurance (helping) rope
• jumar
• hard mattress
• high altitude sleeping bag ( – 30 o)
• Headlamp
• coffloch (Mountaineering shoes)
• gutter
• direction compass
• woollen socks
• warm undergarments
• Gore-tex water-proof Jacket
• Gore-tex waterproof trousers
• pullover
• water-proof gloves
• first-aid kit
• Ruck-sack (40 – 45 litres)

Equipment provided by Churen Himal Treks in the Expedition

• Fixed rope (Korean)
• Gas Stove
• High-altitude tent
• Shovel
• ice-screw
• Snow Bar
• Rock pitons

Equipment Check List for Expedition:

Climbing Gear:

• Helmet: Must be able to fit over your ski hat
• Alpine Ice Axe: General mountaineering tool (65-70cm)
• Crampons: 12 points
• Ascender: 1 right or left-hand ascender
• A mountaineering harness, with adjustable leg loops
• Carabiners: 3 lockings and 6 regular*
• Rappel device: ATC or figure 8*

Clothing:

Footwear:

• Mountaineering boots: suitable for above 8000m; Scarpa phantom 8000 or equivalent (This is because we can work under extreme weather conditions and also preparing you for your ultimate goal to climb Everest)
• Hiking shoes for the trek to base camp.
• Booties: Optional, down is best.
• Bridgedale Summit socks or equivalent: 6 pairs
• Bridgedale Liner socks or equivalent: 3 pairs

Body Layers:

• 2 merino base layers: top and bottom
• 1 mid-layer top: breathable
• Underwear
• Lightweight Nylon Pants: 1 pair
• Soft Shell jacket with hoody: To be worn over other layers
• Soft Shell Pants: Very breathable and water repellent
• Hard Shell Jacket with hood: A waterproof and breathable shell jacket
• Hard Shell Pants: Waterproof and breathable shell pants
• Insulated Down Jacket with hood: (fill power 800) or equivalent to Rab’s Electron Jacket. We primarily wear this when climbing below Camp 3
• Insulated synthetic Pants: Worn primarily when climbing below Camp 2
• Long jones equivalent to Rab’s Polartec or equivalent: 2 pairs
• Summit Down Suit 

Headgear and Handwear:

• Warm Hat: Synthetic or wool hat (ski hat)
• Sunhat: To shade your face/neck from the sun on a hot day
• Buff: To protect your neck/face from the sun
• Glacier glasses: Full protection with side covers or wrap around
• Ski goggles: To be worn on summit day in the event of high winds
• Lightweight synthetic liner gloves: For wearing on a hot day; 2 pairs
• Softshell gloves: To wear for moderate cold/wind
• Shell glove with insulated liner: To wear for severe cold / strong wind
• Expedition Mitts

 Personal Gear:

• Expedition Backpack: 65L pack should be large enough.
• Trekking Backpack: To carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light.
• Sleeping Bag (for high camps): Rated to at least -40°F. Goose down or synthetic.
• Sleeping Bag (for base camp): rated to at least -20°F
• Compression stuff sacks: 3 large ones; for reducing the volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc., in your pack
• High-Quality sleeping pad (1 for base camp and 1 for high camps): Full length is preferred
• Closed-cell foam pad: To be used in conjunction with the inflating pad for warmth and comfort when sleeping
• Trekking poles with snow baskets: Adjustable poles
• Cup: Plastic insulated cup for drinking
• Bowl: A plastic bowl for eating dinner or breakfast
• Spoon: Plastic spoon
• Head torch: 1 normal for base camp and 1 with remote battery systems for climbing at night. This will be used whilst climbing at night
• Sunscreen: SPF 50 or above
• Lip balm with sunblock
• Water bottles: 2 wide mouth bottles with a 1-litre capacity
• Water bottle parkas (2): fully insulated with zip opening
• Thermos: 1 litre (buy a good one to keep your water warm for longer hours)
• Pee bottle: 1-litre minimum bottle for convenience at night in the tent
• Toiletry bag: Include toilet paper and hand sanitizer and a small towel
• Hand warmers & toe warmers
• Penknife or multi-tool (optional)
• Camera: bring extra batteries and memory cards.
• Personal solar charging system (optional but recommended)
• Travel Clothes: For days in-country
• Duffel bags (2) with locks: To transport equipment
• Base Camp Items: Kindle, I pad, smartphone, etc
• Snack food: Please bring a few days of your favourite climbing snack food such as bars, gels, nuts, beef jerky, etc. A variety of salty and sweet is good
• Small personal first aid kit: Include athletic tape, Band-Aid’s, Ibuprofen, blister care***, personal medications, etc
• Medications and Prescriptions: Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.), and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone