We would like to suggest you to take following clothing and equipment for trekking in Nepal.
Lightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought, “walk then in” to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.
A good sleeping bag ( Down)
A Pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or when the boot is wet.
Warm jacket. Fib refill or down should be adequate. This is especially necessary during winter from December to February.
A rainproof jacket with hood or a puncho. Get the one that is guaranteed waterproof.
Woolen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter months, December through February, these items are essential. Thick sweaters can be purchased in Kathmandu.
A pair of light weight / heavy weight trousers. Jeans are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available in Kathmandu. Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going above 10,000 ft.
Thermal underwear: These are excellent to sleep in at night. In the winter months thermal underwear are quite invaluable.
A tracksuit. Useful for wearing in camp and in the tent.
2 pair of loose fitting long shorts/skirts.
2 cotton T-shirts.
1 lightweight long sleeved-shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.
A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night. During winter it is an essential item. A sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
A pair of gloves. Leather with lining and woolen are best.
1 pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.
2 pairs of thin and 2 pairs of thick woolen socks.
Underwear: normal quantity and swimming costume, hankies.
Equipments , Gears for Trekking
Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking.
Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g., toilet items, camera, film, towel, soap, a boot etc.
Water bottle.
Snow glasses and sunglasses.
2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones. 6-10 smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.
Wallet and/or money belt with compartment for coins.
Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper can be buy in Kathmandu and some villages in the mountains.
Small headlamp and/or torch with spare batteries and bulbs, candles and lighter to burn toilet paper.
Snow gaiters essential during winter and all treks going over at other times.
A lightweight hiking backpack. Here are some of the best hiking backpacks under $100.
An umbrella ( optional) which is quite useful to ward of the dogs, suitable as a walking stick, to use as a sunshade and useful when it rains.
Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife, Ibinoculars (optional), a small pillow or headrest (optional). Thermarest (optional) – an inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of passport photograph.
Personal medical supplies.
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