A practical layering system, the gear you can rent in Kathmandu, and how to stay under the 10 kg porter allowance.
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Your porter carries your main bag, shared with one other trekker, so the aim is about 10 kg each. You carry a daypack with water, layers and snacks. Here is what works.
Layers for your body
- 2 – 3 quick-dry trekking shirts
- Thermal base layer (top and bottoms) for nights
- Fleece or light synthetic jacket
- Down jacket (we can lend one)
- Waterproof, breathable shell jacket and trousers
- 2 pairs of trekking trousers
Feet, hands and head
- Worn-in waterproof trekking boots
- Camp shoes or sandals for the lodge
- 4 pairs of wool trekking socks
- Liner gloves and insulated gloves
- Sun hat, warm beanie and buff
- Category 3 or 4 sunglasses
Sleeping and carrying
- Sleeping bag rated to −10 °C (we can lend one)
- 25 – 35 litre daypack with rain cover
- Trekking poles
- Two 1-litre bottles and purification tablets
Small things that matter
- Headtorch and power bank
- Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
- Blister kit and personal medication
- Wet wipes and hand sanitiser
- Cash in Nepali rupees for snacks, hot showers and charging
Thamel's gear shops can supply almost anything you forget, and you can leave city clothes in our office while you trek.