Trekking equipment checklist
Here you can find the suggested equipment for the Khumbu Valley trek from Lukla, 2800 m, to the Pyramid, 5050 m.
SUGGESTED CLOTHING
- sun hat with visor
- stocking cap
- scarf
- sun glasses
- sun block (minimum spf 6 for face, 12 for lips)
- T-shirts (cotton or wool) · comfortable underwear
- long and short sleeved shirts · polar fleece (pile) jacket
- wool sweater
- cotton pants
- shorts (culturally less acceptable for women)
- warm pants, e.g., polar fleece (pile)
- silk long underwear
- wool long underwear
- cotton socks
- wool socks
- ski jacket (gore-tex shell and down liner, see notes)
- rain gear (waterproof jacket and pants)
- tennis shoes
- hiking boots (broken in!)
- warm gloves and/or mittens
TREKKING SUPPLIES
- down sleeping bag
- medium size backpack/rucksack (50 liters)
- small flashlight or headlamp and batteries (see notes)
- safety pouch (i.e., money belt) for passport, personal documents, money
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
- toiletry kit (soap & shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, small scissors, safety pins, mirror)
- personal pharmacy and first aid kit small sewing kit
- kleenex
- toilet paper
- towel
- multi-purpose ("Swiss army") camping knife (NB: knives and scissors must not be carried on
the plane as hand luggage and should always be packed with the checked luggage) - nylon cord
VARIOUS ITEMS
- camera and film
- small thermos or water bottle (1/2 liter), trail bars, vitamins (see notes)
- umbrella (see notes)
NOTES
1) Down items can be rented in Kathmandu and in Namche;
2) Normal hiking and trekking gear is available both new and used in Kathmandu and in small shops along the way, along with a variety of local equipment and clothing items;
3) Good umbrellas can be purchased in Kathmandu;
4) Normal sized alkaline batteries can be purchased in Kathmandu and at some places along the trek;
5) Tea shops and lodges serve a variety of food and drinks along the way. It is, however, recommended that trekkers have something along to eat and drink should the need arise.