WHAT TO BRING
You are responsible only for personal clothing and gear listed below. We'll take care of everything else. A gear check will be completed before you depart for the trail. This list does not include additional clothing/items you may want for travel or for your time off the trail. Any luggage not needed on the trail can be left at the hotel in Kathmandu during your expedition.
Packing System: This expedition includes porters for bag transport. You are only responsible for carrying a daypack. We recommend packing your items in a large backpack or a durable duffle bag. The 22 lb weight limit for porter transport should include your sleeping bag.
Carried Bag Weight Limit: 22lbs / 10kg
Rentals Available:
Sleeping Bag - $45 USD
Trekking Poles - $25 USD
Must be confirmed at least 1 week prior to expedition start date - contact us today to reserve your rentals.
Don't forget
We need you to have everything on the list below for our expedition to go smoothly, so there is no one item that is more important than another. Double-check your entire list and make sure to have/review these important items below. It's important to note that trekking at high altitudes can become a concern above 10,000 ft. Some travelers choose to use prescriptions such as Diamox to treat altitude sickness. We recommend talking to your doctor about the use of any prescription medicine.
Valid Passport
Your passport must be valid for 6 months after your arrival date in Nepal.
Medical insurance card
Should anything happen, we can get you the care you need.
Required Vaccinations
It is important to receive required (or recommended) vaccinations before traveling abroad. Check the CDC's recommendations for Nepal here.
The List (check it twice)
Trekking Gear
Change of clothes for Kathmandu - to be kept in storage during expedition
Medium/Heavyweight down jacket
Fleece jacket or vest
Hiking pants
Waterproof, insulated shell
Rain pants
Long underwear (top and bottom, 2 sets - no cotton!)
Synthetic or wool short sleeve shirt
Synthetic or wool long sleeve shirt
Wool or synthetic hat
Ski gloves or mittens
Glove liners
Waterproof hiking boots
Nylon-wool blend socks (2-3)
Sandals/Crocs/old sneakers (for walking around the lodges/restrooms in the evening)
Day pack (25-40L)
Water bottle
Headlamp
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Quick-dry towel
Personal toiletries and medicine
Sleeping bag w/ 0ºF rating
Toilet paper in ziplock bag
ziplock baggies for toilet paper waste on the trail
Hand sanitizer
Documents and Logistics
International flights booked and confirmed to Kathmandu
Passport valid for 6 months after arrival date
Photocopy of passport
Two (2) passport-sized photos for trekking permits
US Currency for 30-day Nepali Tourist Visa (available upon arrival for US citizens)
Medical insurance card
Cash for tipping guides, buying souvenirs, incidental costs, etc.
Other (optional)
Reading material for the trail
Hotel reservations for extended time in Nepal (if applicable)
Guidebooks
Camera
Trekking poles
Fleece pants
Bandana or buff (for cold, dust and wind)
Energy bars
Microspikes (especially useful for late fall and early spring trips)
Zip-lock bags for waterproofing passport and other valuables
Wet wipes
Over the counter medications (Imodium, Pepto Bismol, decongestant, Ibuprofen)