Equipment Checklist

01 . Good wind/rain jacket

02 . Warm fleece jacket or jersey

03 . Good boots, either light-weight trekking boots or light full leather boots

04 . Good -20 Sleeping bag (which can be rented or buy in Kathmandu)

05 . A comfortable day pack, preferably with a waistband.

06 . Fleece jacket or pullover or Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket

07 . Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket

08 . Down vest and/or jacket (optional)

09 . Lightweight gloves

10 . Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer 11 . Sun hat or scarf

12 . Light balaclava or warm fleece hat

13 . Sunglasses with UV protection

14 . T-shirts , Underwear , Hiking shorts , Lightweight cotton long pants ,Fleece or wool pants , Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants , Thin, lightweight inner socks

15 . Thick, warm wool hiking socks , Hiking boots with spare laces, Camp shoes ,sandals,

16 . Other Necessary Equipment ,

• Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries ,
• Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag ,
• Basic First Aid Kit
• Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside trek bag ,
• Day pack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches) ,
• Water bottles (2 bottles recommended),
• Toiletries , Small wash towel.