8000 Meters Above
Trekking guides in Nepal are experienced professionals who lead trekkers through the Himalayas, ensuring safety, navigation, and cultural insights. They are crucial for a successful and enjoyable trekking experience.
First Aid
First Aid kit
Antibiotic
Paracetamol crack bandage
Diamox
Handy plaster
Water purification tablets
Sinex
Anti-diarrhea
Eye drops etc.
Bag Packs
Duffel bag 90L-120L (2 pcs)
Small and stuff bags (3 pcs)
Rucksacks bags 40L-50L
Sleeping bags (2 pcs) -30° to -40° (sleeping bag liner)
Down mattress and inflatable pillow
1L water bottle
Miscellaneous
Umbrella/rain coat
Pee bottle hot water bag
Walking sticks and altimeter watch
Tenacious tape repairs sleeping bags and down jackets kits
Hand Wear
Heavy gloves
Summit gloves 8000m
Wind stopper gloves (2 pairs)
Thin fleece gloves (2 pairs)
Foot Wear
Climbing boots - 6000m
Summit boot - 8000m
Normal and summit socks (5-6 pairs)
Trekking shoes (Gore-Tex)
Slipper (1 pair)
Camp boot (1 pair)
Trekking sport shoes
Lower Body
Gore-Tex pant (1 pcs)
Fleece trouser (2 pcs)
Heavy weight pants (1 pcs)
Light weight pants (1-3 pcs)
Down pants (1 pcs)
Underwear (5 pcs)
Thermal bottom base layer (3 pcs)
Upper Body
Cotton t-shirt (4 pcs)
Thermal top base layer (3 pcs)
Gore-Tex jacket (1 pcs)
Warm jacket (2 pcs)
Down jacket (2 pcs)
Wind proof jacket (1-2 pcs)
Fleece jacket (2 pcs)
Head Wear
Fleece hat (1 pcs)
Sun cap
Neck gaiter
Balaclava
Desert cap
Travel Documents
Valid passport
Credit cards
Passport-size photos (4-5 pieces)
Insurance paper and contact address
Parents’ contact numbers and address
Climbing Equipment
Climbing Helmet
Summit Down Suit - 8000m (Kailas / Marmot / Mountain Hardware / North Face / Millet)
Crampons (Fit with Boot) / Packing Cover
Ice Axe with Spike & Axe Protector
Harness
Belay Devices / Figure of 8
Jummer / Ascender
Lock Carabiner (3 pcs)
Unlock Carabiner (2 pcs)
Tape Slings / 240 cm
Snow Goggle (Summit Purpose)
Head Light 400-500 Lumens with Spare Battery
Satellite Phone With Credit
GPS Tracker (Optional)
Hand & Toe Warmer
Prusik Loops
Sun Stuff & Toiletries
Sun cream -50 SPF
Lip guard and moisturizer
Sunglasses with UV protection (normal and glaciers)
Towel
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper / wet tissue
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Hand disinfectant
Garbage bags
6000 Meters to 7000 Meters
Autumn and Spring seasons are the best time to go trekking in Nepal. In Nepal, trekking is generally suitable during the two seasons - spring and autumn. The best trekking season is considered to be in autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May).
Equipment
Rucksack
Kit Bag
Boots
Gaiters
Sleeping Bag
Roll Mat
Water Bottles + Flask
Camera + Spare Films
Sun Glasses + Spare pair
Trekking Poles
Goggles
Bivvi Bag
Mug + Plate + Spoon
Pen Knife / Multi Tool
Lighters + Matches
Tent
Stove + Fuel Bottle
Pans + Grabber
Group Shelter
Compass + Maps
Technical Gear
Ice Axe
Ice Hammer
Walking Axe
Harness
Crampons
Ice Screws
Belay Plate
Jumar and Ropeman
Prussicks
Rack
Tat + Maillons
Abalokov Threader
Head Torch x 2
Spare Batteries + bulb
Rope
Helmet
Radio + Batteries
Spare Pick
Repair Kit (tape, superglue, string, cable ties, strap, needle + thread, leatherman with pliers)
Clothing & Footwear
Waterproof Jacket
Sallopettes
Down Jacket
Thermal Top x 2
Fleece Sallopettes
Thin Fleece
Body Warmer
Thick Fleece
Schoeller Trousers
Pertex Top
Thick Socks x 2
Thin Socks x 2
Shorts
Casual Trousers + Shirt
Boxers
Wooly Hat
Fleece Balaclava
Mitts x 2
Thick Gloves x 2
Thin Gloves x 3
Approach Shoes
Sandals
Towel
Sun Hat
Admin
Passport
Insurance Documents
Flight Tickets
Cash
Credit Cards
Passport Photos x 4
Passport Photocopy
Notebook + pens/pencils
Books
Itinerary
Maps + Route descriptions
Client Details
Kit Check Lists
Company Contact Details
Local Agents Details
Wash Bag
Soap
Toothbrush + Paste
Razors
Nail Clippers
Moisturiser
Medical
Wet Wipes
Sun Cream + Lip Cream
First Aid Kit
Vitamin Tablets
Glasses
Extra Food / Drink
Isotonic and/or Carbohydrate powdered drinks
Sweets
Fruit Tea Bags
Trekking
Admin
Hiking shoes for the trek to base camp with ankle protection
Gaiters
Midweight thermal socks: 5 pairs
Liner socks or equivalent: 2 pairs
Clothing & Footwear
1 merino base layers: top / bottom set
Quick-dry sports bra (for women)
1 mid layer top: breathable Underwear
Lightweight waterproof / breathable rain pants
Convertible hiking pants
Hooded Soft Shell jacket (to be worn over other layers)
Midweight down or synthetic parka with hood
Hooded Hard Shell: Gore-Tex and breathable
Insulated Down Jacket
Long johns equivalent to Rab’s Polartec or equivalent
Technical
Wool hat (ski hat)
Sunhat: To shade your face / neck from the sun on a hot day
Buff: To protect your neck / face from the sun
Under helmet Balaclava
Glacier glasses: Full protection with side covers or wrap around
Lightweight synthetic liner gloves: For wearing on a hot day; 2 pairs
Soft shell gloves: To wear for moderate cold / wind
Equipment
20-30L Trekking Backpack: To carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light.
Sleeping Bag: Rated to at least -10 to -20C. Goose down or synthetic
Compression stuff sacks: 2 large ones; for reducing volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc., in your pack
Trekking poles with snow baskets: Adjustable poles
Head torch: 1 normal for base camp and 1 with remote battery systems for climbing at night
Sunscreen: SPF 50 or above
Lip balm with sunblock
Water bottles: 1 wide mouth bottle with 1L capacity
Thermos: 1 litre (buy a good one to keep your water warm for longer hours)
Toiletry bag: Include toilet paper, hand sanitiser, and small towel
Hand warmers & toe warmers
Pen Knife or multi tool (optional)
Camera: bring extra batteries and memory cards
Personal solar charging system (optional but recommended)
Travel Clothes
Duffel bags (1) with locks
Base Camp Extra Items
Kindle, iPad, books, smartphone, etc.
Cell phone in waterproof case
Cell phone charging cable
Local SIM card for cell phone (purchase in Nepal)
Portable power device (for recharging phone or other electronics)
Snack Food
Snack food: Bring a few days of your favourite climbing snack food such as bars, energy gels, nuts, beef jerky, etc. A variety of salty and sweet is recommended to give you extra energy.
Personal Hygiene
Small personal first aid kit: Include athletic tape, Band-Aids, Ibuprofen, blister care, personal medications, etc.
Toothbrush (travel size)
Toothpaste (travel size)
Toilet paper
Personal wipes
Women’s hygiene items
Pee bottle
Hand sanitizer
Shampoo and conditioner
Biodegradable soap
Deodorant
Dental floss
Razor and shaving cream
Skin lotions
Medications and Prescriptions
Medications and Prescriptions: Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.), and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone
