• Dec 21, 2022
  • Rubi Bhandari

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Nepal Trekking Packing List

Trekking in Nepal Himalayas is not an easy task, is a challenging but a lifetime experience. If you are on a Nepal trekking package or planning your trip to Nepal for trekking the Nepal Himalayas here we have prepared a detailed Nepal trekking equipment and gear list which will be in favor of you. If you are wondering what to pack for trekking in Nepal and what to bring with you, then you are on the right page. If you have already been to Nepal for a trek you might have known how important it is to have a checklist of Nepal trekking gear.

It is very important to have a look at the Nepal trek gear list before going to trek in Nepal. For your pending or oncoming trekking in Nepal here we guide you to the best packing list for trekking in Nepal.

3 Most Important Things Not To Forget For Nepal Trek

The first 3 things you need for the Nepal trek are your passport,trekking permits, and insurance details. The trekking permits are checked at various points along the trail, and the other two are essential in case of an emergency. We suggest you Keep them safe in a waterproof pouch while on the trek.

The Ultimate Nepal Trekking Packing List 

No matter wherever in Nepal you are going for the trek, the packing list for trekking in Nepal is almost the same. Either from the Everest Base Camp Trek Packing list to the Poon Hill Trek Packing list, the recommended packing list of the gears and equipment for Nepal trekking is similar.

We don't want you to have a burden of unnecessary things to carry while on the trek. For a more in-depth packing list, Check out our recommended Nepal Trekking Packing List.

Nepal Trekking  Gear Check List: Waterproof Bags And Packs (depending upon trekking duration)

  •  Duffle Bag (approx 80 liters)
  •  Rucksack with Rain Cover 
  • Day backpack (approx 30 liters)

Nepal Trekking  Gear Check List: Clothes For Nepal trek

  • Waterproof Pants
  • Hiking Pants
  • Hiking Shorts
  • Sports Bra for the lady
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • Down Jacket
  •  Long-sleeved shirt
  •  Light Weight and quick drying Thermal Tops, t-shirt
  • Fleece Pullover or Jacket
  • Thermal Baselayer
  • Underwears
  • Gloves

Nepal Trekking  Gear Check List: Shoes And Shocks

  • Hiking boots
  • Camp shoes or sandals
  • Wool or hiking socks ( a few pairs)

Nepal Trekking  Gear Check List: Head Wear

  • Sunglasses 
  • Sun Hat
  • Woolen caps (if in winter)
  • Microfleece buff

Nepal Trekking  Gear Check List: Toiletries 

  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Floss
  • Toilet Paper
  • Biodegradable bar soap
  • Face/body wipes
  • Biodegradable washing liquid
  • Menstrual Cup (Women)
  • Shee Pee – saves going out of the tent in the night!

Nepal Trekking  Gear Check List: Personal Essentials

  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Throat lozenges, lip balm
  • Medications (Ibuprofen, others if necessary)
  • Water Bottles
  • Sleeping Bags (–15° bag will suffice on most treks)*

Nepal Trekking  Gear Check List: First Aid Kit

  • Elastoplast for blisters
  • Ibuprofen for headaches and any aches
  • Cold Remedy
  • Hydration salts
  • Water purification (pump, tablets, or SteriPen; bring from home)

Optional Recommended Packing List  for Nepal Trekking

  • Trekking pole(s)
  • Quick-dry towel
  • Flashlight / Headlight (with extra batteries)
  • Camera (with extra batteries)
  • Chocolate, Candies, Mints
  • Passport Photos and photocopies of your passport
  • Plastic bags, Several Ziplock Bags
  • Reading materials 
  • Some Cash Money

Buying or Renting Trekking Gear in Kathmandu

It is not that you have to carry all the gears and equipment from your country to Nepal for the trek. You even can buy or rent some of them after your arrival in Nepal. There are hundreds of shops both branded and non-branded (with good quality ) in Kathmandu where you can find anything you need for the trek. You can buy the necessary equipment and gear for the trek or rent the equipment that you don't want to carry back to your country from the streets of Thamel ( the main tourist hub) in Kathmandu. From down jackets to sleeping bags, water bottles, poles, sunglasses, and every required personal equipment you will get in the shops there for rent as well. If you are planning to rent them we recommend you to visit some reliable shops to ensure the gears like comfortable down jackets, sleeping bags, and backpack is well taken care of and inspected (and washed) after each use.

Day Hiking Packing List 

The packing list for your day hiking is quite different from the packing list for trekking, here is the details

  • Hiking backpack
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Hiking boots or shoes
  • Plenty of food
  • Plenty of water
  • Navigation tools such as a map and compass
  • First-aid kit