Nepal Trekking Equipment Checklist
Travel / Trekking Needs |
Item |
1. 1 ea. Large duffel bag |
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2. 1 ea. Bag lock |
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3. 1 ea. Carry-on or small duffel bag |
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4. 1 ea. Fanny pack / money belt / passport bag |
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5. 1 pair Sandals |
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6. 1 ea. Watch |
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7. 1 ea. Camera w/batteries and extra film |
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8. 1 ea. Binoculars |
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9. 1 ea. Passport (4 ea. copies of passport photos) |
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10. 1 ea. Book |
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11. Notebook w/pencil (business cards and |
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Postcards / photos from home) |
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Climbing / Trekking Clothing (Daily) |
Item |
1. 2 ea. Lightweight trekking pants (Gore-Tex) |
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2. 2 ea. Lightweight turtleneck shirts (P/C) |
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3. 1 ea. Expedition Shirt (P/C) |
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4. 3 ea. Polypropylene liner socks (thin) |
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6. 3 ea. Short loop stitch wool blend socks |
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7. 1 pair Sunglasses (100% UV Protection) |
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8. 1 ea. Trekking cap / baseball cap |
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Miscellaneous Items (Necessities) |
Item |
1. 2 ea. Nalgene water bottles w/insulated pouch |
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2. 1 ea. Sunscreen (spf 25 or greater) |
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3. 1 ea. Lip Balm (w/ spf 30 sunscreen) |
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4. 2 ea. Bandanna |
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5. 1 ea. Nylon clothes line cord |
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6. Toiletries: (soap / shampoo / toothbrush |
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toilet paper / make-up) |
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7. 1 ea. Large insulated mug |
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8. 1 ea. Lighter |
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9. 1 ea. Sewing kit (small) |
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Climbing / Trekking Gear |
Item |
1. Day pack (2000 to 3500 cu in.) |
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2. 1 pair Lightweight hiking boots |
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3. 1 ea. Sleeping bag (-5 degree) |
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4. 1 ea. Therma-rest inflatable mattress |
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5. 1 pair Trekking poles (collapsible) |
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6. 1 ea. Climbing harness |
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7. 1 ea. Climbing Helmet |
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8. 1 ea. Ice axe and tether |
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9. 1 ea. Headlamp w/extra batteries |
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10. 1 ea. Pocket knife (Leatherman) |
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11. 1 ea. Stuff sack (storing gear in tent) |
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Climbing / Trekking Clothing (Warmth) |
Item |
1. 1 ea. Polypropylene / Capilene thermal bottom |
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2. 2 ea. Polypropylene / Capilene thermal top |
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3. 1 ea. Fleece shirt (thin layer) |
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4. 1 ea. Fleece jacket (heavier, 200 Polar-Tec) |
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5. 1 ea. Fleece pant (heavier, 200 Polar-Tex) |
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6. 1 ea. Expedition Down jacket (long) |
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7. 1 ea. Gore-Tex waterproof pants (shell) |
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8. 1 ea. Gore-Tex waterproof jacket (shell) |
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9. 1 ea. Ski Cap |
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10. 1 ea. Glove liners (Polypropylene) |
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11. 1 ea. Fleece Gloves (thin) |
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12. 1 ea. Heavy Climbing Gloves w/cuff |
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13. 1 pair Gaiters – if climb Island Peak |
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Food / Hygiene Items |
Item |
1. Herbal tea – Hot Chocolate |
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2. Personal snack food |
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3. Gatorade / Lemonade mix packets |
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4. Anti-bacterial waterless soap scrub |
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5. Water Filter / Purifier - Only need 2 group |
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6. Handi-Wipes |
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7. 3 ea. Small garbage bags |
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8. 1 pkg. Disposable ear plugs |
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Medical Items |
Item |
1. 1 ea. First Aid kit w/blister treatment items |
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2. Lomotil / Immodium (diarrhea control) |
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3. Cold / Sinus medication (over the counter) |
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4. Aspirin / Tylenol / Ibuprofen |
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5. Cough Drops (sore throat lozenges) |
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6. Pepto-Bismal (tablets) |
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7. Vitamin C tablets |
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8. Acetaminophen / Paracetamol (fever) |
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9. Diamox / Acetazolamide (ACM) |
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10. Actifed (sinus infection / decongestant) |
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11. Amoxillin (infections) |
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12. Ciprofloxin (bacterial dysentery) |
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13. Tinidazole (giardia / amoebas) – GET IN NEPAL |
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14. Codeine #3 or #4 tablets – (Kumbu Cough) |
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15. Desitine Cream |
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16. Basic First Aid Kit – (Should have 3-4 of these in the group) |
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Miscellaneous Items (Personal Choice) |
Item |
1. 1 ea. Down sweater (Replaces down jacket) |
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2. 1 ea. Therma-rest chair adapter |
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3. 1ea Balaclava |
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4. 1 ea. Ski goggles |
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5. 1 ea. Insect repellent |
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6. 1 ea. Sink stopper |
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Rental Items - Island Peak (Namche Bazzar) |
Item |
1. 1 pair Plastic climbing boots |
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2. 2 ea. Ascenders (Jumar) |
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3. 1 pair Crampons |
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4. 3 ea. Carabiners |
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5. 1 ea. Figure of eight descender |
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