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Except in formal gathering, informal clothes are acceptable mostly
everywhere.
- Lightweight walking boots. If it is new then "walk
then in" to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.
- A pair of track-shoes to wear in the camp at night
and when the boot is wet.
- Warm jacket. Fiberfill of down should be adequate.
This is especially necessary during winter from December to February.
- A rainproof jacket with hood or a punchoo. 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 lightweight/heavyweight trousers. Jeans
are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available
in Kathmandu. Heavyweight trousers are useful for higher up in the mountains
in the morning and at night. Windproof/waterproof trousers are necessary
on all treks going above 10,000ft.
- Thermal underwear: these are excellent to sleep in
the night. In winter thermal underwear are quite invaluable.
- A tracksuit - useful for wearing in the camp and
tent.
- 2 pair of looses fitting long shorts/skirts.
- 2 cotton T-shirts.
- 1 lightweight long sleeved-shirt is particularly
suitable for avoiding sunburn.
- A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night.
during winter it is an essential item. A sun-hat and ensure it has wide
brim to cover the face and neck.
- A pair of gloves, leather with lining and woolen
is best.
- One 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.
Recommended Personal Gear - for Trekkers
- Duffel bag or kit bag to carry 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 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 smaller towels. Toilet
paper can be bought 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.
- An umbrella (optional) which is quite useful to ward
off 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, binoculars (optional). Thermostat (optional), an inflatable
sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of passport photograph.
- Personal medical supplies.
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