Essentials to carry before departure on a trip
Trekking equipment and clothing are requisite items for the trekking and expedition in the Himalayas. It is hard to reach the trekker’s destination without the necessary trekking /mountaineering gear. Following trekking gear and clothes are essential to bringing for your trekking:
1. Lightweight walking boots with ankle support and rubber soles with thick tread are best. Unless you are trekking during the rainy season, they need not be 100% waterproof. It is essential your walking boots are comfortable and broken-in; uncomfortable boots can ruin a trek. Your boots should be worn with thick natural-fiber socks. It is also recommended to bring some sandals or light trainers for wearing around camp or tea house as well as some pair of liner socks, mid-weight wool or synthetic socks.
2. Bring reusable bottles, which are much more environmentally friendly than purchasing new bottles consistently. Most water available in trekking lodges is drinkable, but sometimes you’ll need to refill your bottles from outside taps while trekking. So we advise you to bring Steri-Pen or water purification tablets or drops to treat drinking water.
3. It is advisable for all trekkers to bring tissue paper and toilet paper because these supplies are rarely provided in a trekking lodge and public toilets. Please bring any light microfiber towels instead of bulky cotton towels. We advise you to bring wet wipes as it is likely your daily shower for most of the trek.
4. Waterproof /wind trousers and jackets are advisable to bring with you. They are essential to keep you dry and warm. In some places, the wind can be very strong and freezing.
5. While at higher altitude, down jackets is advisable as it’s extremely light, keep you toasty warm, and can be folded easily. Likewise, light, comfortable, and quick-drying T-shirts, jumpers, and trekking trousers are advisable. Especially Cargo Trousers made from a quick-dry material and with lots of pockets. For lower altitude trekking, fleece jackets and pants are adequate
6. Always keep a separate change of clothes to wear in the lodges and overnight. Thermal underclothing i.e. Long pants and short and long sleeves is also recommended.
7. A 30 liters bag is the perfect size to use as a day bag to pack your camera, a sweatshirt, a water-resistant jacket, a water bottle, and other miscellaneous kinds of stuff. We advise you to bring a Duffel bag as well to make the transport easier on the porters.
8. Pack the snacks according to your needs that are not available along the trails such as energy bars, electrolyte replacement drink mix cookies, dark chocolates, and multivitamins.
9. Bring a torch or head torch with spare batteries for reading in the evenings and a midnight trip to the bathroom, or early morning treks
10. We recommend every trekker bring a basic medical kit containing nail scissors, moleskin, Band-Aids, diarrhea tablets, aspirin, and a remedy for colds and coughs. Ciprofloxacin, available by prescription, is the best-known treatment for bacterial diarrhea. Your trek leader is first-aid trained and will also carry a standard medical pack. However, it would be best to bring your own prescription medicines.
11. And also: multipurpose knife, suntan lotion, soap, toothpaste, camera equipment, binoculars, adapters, earplugs, sunglasses with UV protection for higher altitude, rain poncho, Nepalese phrasebook, walking stick, cotton scarf or bandana, sun hat, neckerchief, chapstick with SPF protection, spare shoelaces, padlock or combination lock, whistles for emergencies i.e. when you’re lost, or you’re hurt and require help, large plastic bag for lining backpack and waterproof shell gloves. It is recommended to carry insect repellent when trekking during the summer months.
12. Travel insurance is excluded from the trip price. It is mandatory that you take out comprehensive travel insurance prior to your trek. Travel Insurance reduce the significant financial risks of traveling and must cover personal liability, lost baggage, medical protection, emergency evacuation, cancelled trip, accidents, missed flights, etc. We suggest our guests get insured to protect themselves from possible hazards and enjoy their dream holiday to the fullest.
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Safety and Communication
Nepal Sanctuary Treks regularly update equipment and services. We take PAC (Portable Altitude Chamber) on all treks above 4,500 meters to manage high altitude sickness (AMS, HACE, HAPE). Our trained trekking crew carries an oximeter and first aid kits on every trek.
For communication, we bring a Thuraya satellite phone for logistical, safety, and personal use. Personal calls are charged at US$5 per minute and US$3 to send and receive SMS texts.
