Apparel and Gear:
This section provides insights into clothing and equipment requirements without being an exhaustive checklist. For more details, reach out to us at info@antholatravels.com.
Here are recommendations for clothing and accessories, serving as a prompt for essential items ensuring your comfort. Feel free to incorporate personal preferences.
Footwear:
- Well-worn, waterproof walking boots with proper ankle support
- Trekking or travel-friendly trainer/casual shoes
- Insulated socks for colder regions
- Gaiters for rain or snow
- Ice cleats/shoe gripper for icy or snowy trails
Leg Wear:
- Casual trekking trousers
- Thermal leggings for colder climates
- Long skirt (for women as an alternative)
- Waterproof trousers
Body:
- Assortment of T-shirts and long-sleeved shirts (preferably non-cotton)
- Thermal shirt for colder regions
- Warm shirt, perhaps fleece, for colder areas
- Fleece jacket or wool jumper
- Windproof, waterproof outer shell for higher altitudes
- Down jacket (optional for chilly nights, available for rent in Kathmandu)
Head/Hands:
- Wool or fleece hat, or balaclava
- Sun-protective hat or cap
- Sunglasses or goggles
- Warm gloves
Other Essentials:
- Sturdy rucksack or large holdall for porters
- Daypack for valuables (passport, cash, camera, travel documents)
- Plastic bags or stuff sacks to organize gear in the main bag
- 1-liter water bottle
- Personal first aid kit
- 3-4 Season sleeping bag, headlamp/torch
- Camera, memory cards, charger, tripod if needed
- Large handkerchief/bandana, towel, toiletries
Optional Items:
- Binoculars, Books or an eBook, Altimeter, Compass, and GPS
- Playing cards, backgammon, chess set, etc.
For Mountaineering:
In addition to trekking gear, the following specialized items are needed for trekking peaks:
- Plastic or leather mountaineering boots, with gaiters and tested crampons
For Peak Climbing:
- Fleece trousers
- Additional mitts and climbing suitable gloves
- Ice axe, ski poles (ice axe available for hire in Kathmandu)
- Climbing harness
- 2 x tape slings
- 2 x screw gate carabiners
- Descender/abseil device
- Ascender
And most importantly, bring a sense of humor, an open mind, and an appreciation for the adventure that awaits in Nepal—a land distinct from your own.
