Trekking equipment - Equipment List, Equipment on Trekking, Trekking equipments

Nepal is full of Himalayas & normally we want to treks in Himalayas.Trekking in the Himalayas needed right equipment for being comfortable at higher altitude and to enjoy your trekking.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.Depending on the area and season, Skyline Treks & Expedition will provide you with a comprehensive list of necessities. Many of the items on the list are available in Nepal. 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.

Trekking Equipments Lists

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

This list is suitable for most 8 to 10 day treks. Although you can wash clothes during the trek, you may need extra socks and shirts etc. for longer treks. If your trek goes above 3500 metres (about 12,000 feet) for more than one day you should pay particular attention to warm clothing. If you are trekking to higher elevations or during the cold season you should carry both a pile jacket and a down or fibrefill parka.

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