LIST OF CLOTHING EQUIPMENT & PERSONAL EFFECTS FOR BACKPACKING 

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LIST OF CLOTHING EQUIPMENT & PERSONAL EFFECTS FOR BACKPACKING 

- Lightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought, "walk then in" to avoid blisters. Also, bring spares laces.

- A pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or when the boot is wet.

-Warm jacket. Fiberfill or down should be adequate. This is especially necessary during winter from December to February.

- A rainproof jacket with hood or a punch. 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 are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/waterproof trousers. A necessity on all treks going above 10,000ft.

-Thermal underwear. These are excellent to sleep in at night. In the winter months, thermal underwear is quite invaluable.

-A tracksuit. Useful for wearing in camp and in the tent.

- 1-2 pair of loose-fitting long shorts/skirts

-2-4 cotton t-shirts.

- 1 lightweight long sleeved-shirts 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 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 ankles

EQUIPMENT

-Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking.

-Daypack. This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day eg. 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 of 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.

-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), notebook, rubber band, pen and pencil envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife, binoculars (optional), A small pillow or headrest (optional) Thermarest (optional)- an inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of a passport photograph.

-Personal medical supplies.

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