Clothing & Equipment:

Your trek outfitter will normally provide two person waterproof tents, foam mattresses, and all cooking and eating utensils. You
will need your own warm clothing, walking shoes, sleeping bag and personal equipment. During the day you will carry your
camera, jacket, and water bottle in a rucksack. The rest of your equipment, including your sleeping bag, will be carried by
porters.

All hiking will be on trails. You will not need any climbing equipment such as ropes, ice axe, or crampons at any time during the
trek. The equipment check list that follows details the equipment you will need for your trek. Most of these items are available
for rent or sale in Kathmandu., but all trekking equipment in Nepal is either used equipment that was sold by other trekkers or
mountaineering expeditions or locally made reproductions of internationally known brands. The local rucksacks, duffel bags and
rain ponchos are inexpensive and will usually stand up to the rigors of a trek or two. Don't be fooled into thinking that you are
getting a brand name item, however; most new looking rucksacks available in the bazaar are made in Nepal from imported
Korean nylon.

In Kathmandu. casual clothes are the rule, unless you get invited to a formal Nepal government or embassy reception.

Equipment Check List:

• Jeans or slacks
• Towel and toilet kit
• Underwear
• Gloves or mittens
• Sleeping bag, warm to 20 degrees F, either down or fibrefill (or you can rent one in
• Kathmandu.)
• Parka, down or fibrefill; a ski jacket is ok
• Sweater, wool shirt or acrylic pile jacket.
• Duffel bag, canvas or nylon, without a frame (for porters to carry)
• Daypack or rucksack, waterproof, for you to carry Water bottle 1 litre or 1 quart; be sure that it does not leak.
• Flashlight or headlamp, Walking shoes: either boots, light hiking or running shoes, well broken in. As there may be rain, mud or snow; boots are sometimes necessary therefore you should bring them despite the extra hassle. Many times the entire trek can be done in tennis shoes, but if there is snow, you run the risk of frostbite, or at least cold feet if you do not have boots. If your feet are small (size 10 or less), you can rent boots in Kathmandu.
• Hats, one with a brim for sun; one wool for cold weather.
• Sunglasses or goggles - very important for travel above 12,000 feet. Absolutelyessential for Everest treks, optional for Annapurna treks (though they may be necessary in December and January when thereis snow).
• Shorts - it may be warm during the day, especially near Pokhara. You will probably not wear shorts on Everest treks.
• Women should wear skirts instead of shorts.
• Socks - two or three pairs thick wool or artificial fibre.
• Shirts - three are recommended: two T shirts and one long sleeve shirt.
• Pocket knife (Be sure this is packed in your checked baggage to avoid hassles with airport security).
• Rainwear - a poncho; or you can buy an Indian umbrella in Kathmandu. for about $2.
• Slippers or sandals for campsite wear. Rubber "shower shoes" are available in Kathmandu.