Pack light: your porter carries up to 10–12 kg of your gear in the duffel bag we provide, and you carry a 25–35 L daypack. Anything you are missing, you can rent or buy cheaply in Kathmandu.
Clothing
- Moisture-wicking base layers, 2–3 tops and 1–2 leggings
- Fleece or light insulated jacket
- Down jacket (rentable in Kathmandu)
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Trekking trousers, 2 pairs
- Warm hat, sun hat and buff
- Liner gloves and warm waterproof gloves
- Trekking socks, 4–5 pairs
Footwear
- Broken-in waterproof trekking boots
- Light shoes or sandals for teahouse evenings
Gear
- Sleeping bag rated to −10 °C for Everest, Annapurna Circuit and Manaslu (rentable)
- Trekking poles
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Sunglasses with UV protection (category 3 or 4)
- Water bottles or bladder, 2 L, plus purification tablets or a filter
- Power bank
Health and personal
- Sunscreen SPF 50 and lip balm
- Personal medicines and a small first-aid kit
- Blister plasters
- Hand sanitiser, wet wipes and toilet paper
- Quick-dry towel
Documents
- Passport, 2 passport photos and visa fees in cash
- Travel insurance details
- Cash in Nepali rupees for the trek: ATMs are rare above Namche or Manang
Leave at home: jeans, cotton clothes, heavy books and valuables you don't need. Extra luggage stays safely at your Kathmandu hotel.
