The prime requirement for clothes and equipment you bring on your trip is that they should be comfortable and appropriate to the weather conditions that you are likely to meet. For protection against cold, a number of relatively thin layers is better than a few thick ones so choose your clothes accordingly. This also means that you will be better equipped to deal with a wide variation in temperature which is a common feature of any trip. You should not worry about how you are going to look on the trail. Comfort and protection against bad weather is far more important. Duffel bag (large, lockable bags are recommended over expensive backpacks/suitcase).
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping bag liner
- Sleeping Pad / Matt
- Rucksack / Duffel bag
- Small Day Pack to carry light weight essentials
- Shoes - 2 pair of trek shoes
- Sandals / Sleepers
- Socks
- Down/ Synthetic Jacket
- Rain Jacket
- Base Layers
- Fleece/ Down Pants
- Trekking Shirt
- Trekking Pants
- Underwear
- Wool cap with ear flaps
- Trekking Poles
- Sunglasses
- Gloves
- Liners Thermals
- Windproof Shell – You may need this if you are climbing to 6000 meters on a glaciated peak, or if you’re crossing a technical pass.
- Water Bottle
- Head lamp/torch and extra set of batteries
- Towel
- Sunblock / High SPF Suncream
- Moisturizer
- Sun Hat
- Bandana
- First Aid Kit
- Sanitizer
- Camera
- Gaiters
- Snacks / energy bars
- Baggage tags with your name
- Insect repellent
- Daily multivitamins, Vitamins C
- Toilet paper & towel, Small hand towel
- Sun Glasses
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, toiletries
- Wrist watch with alarm
- Multipurpose Knife
- Super glue / Shoe glue
- Earplugs (form type)
For Technical Treks, additional items required are:-
- Ice Axe
- Crampons
- Climbing Rope
- Climbing Boots
- Few Pitons – Rock & Ice
- Snow Bars
- Shovel
