- Waterproof walking boots with suitable ankle support.
- Loose, casual waterproof trousers for trekking.
- Thermal coats or fleece.
- Warm socks.
- Fleece jacket or warm wool jumper.
- Windproof, waterproof outers for higher altitudes.
- Wool or fleece cap.
- Day sack to be carried personally.
- Warm gloves
- Two water bottles (Nalgene wide mouth bottles are the best).
- Personal water bottle.
- Camera, spare battery and battery charger.
- Toilet items and towels.
- Moisturizers
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Water purification tablets (Pristine, Biox Aqua or Aqua Mira)
- Favorite snack food.
- Books, iPod and cards etc.
- Camera with spare batteries and memory cards.
- Insurance certificate.
- Earplugs (optional), binoculars.
- Personal wipes, Biodegradable soap
- Dental floss
- Face Mask and Hand sanitizer
Gears
| · Day backpack: 25-35 L backpack (depending on one’s preferences).
· Small lock: Bring a small lock for your duffle bag. · Sack to organize and store your dirty laundry. · Trekking Poles · Sleeping bags: -10° C /14° F for a teahouse · Trekking Towels |
Personal first aid kit
Note: we provide a comprehensive group first aid kit but please bring personal medications and other items you might use regularly such as:
- Any personal medications.
- Malaria prophylactic tablets.
- Blister treatment (Compeed patches are the best).
- Rehydration powder e.g. Dioralyte.
- Analgesics (paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin).
- Plasters and zinc oxide tape.
- Throat lozenges.
- Diamox (helps with acclimatization)
