This list is a guideline to help you pack for trekking and peak climbing.

Personal Climbing gears

  • Climbing harness
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons

Harness

  • Mountaineering boots
  • Ascender, Descender / eight figure
  • Rope
  • Snow bar
  • Ice hammer

Tape slings (2)

Screwgate karabiners (2 lock, 2 unlock)

Helmet (optional)

 

Group Climbing Gears:

  • Snow bar*
  • Rope*
  • Ice hammer*
  • Ice screw

Clothing

  • Sun hat or scarf
  • Fleece jacket with wind-Stopper
  • Waterproof shell jacket
  • Down vest and/or jacket (can hire here in Nepal also)
  • Lightweight gloves
  • Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
  • Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
  • Fleece or wool pants
  • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
  • Thick, warm wool hiking socks
  • Hiking boots with spare laces
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Cotton socks
  • Gaiters

Accessories

  • 1 sleeping bag -30 degree centigrade
  • Trekking poles (sticks)
  • Headlamp
  • Trek bag-pack
  • Basic First Aid Kit
  • Daypack (approximately 2,500 to 3,000 cubic inches)
  • Thermo-rest sleeping pad
  • Water bottles
  • Small wash towel

Toiletries

  • Quick drying towel (medium sized)
  • Soap (preferably biodegradable)
  • Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
  • Deodorants
  • Face and body moisturizer
  • Nail clippers
  • Small mirror
  • Tissue paper/ toilet roll
  • Anti-bacterial Hand wash

Personal Hygiene

Wet wipes (baby wipes)

Tissue /toilet roll

Anti-bacterial hand wash

Extras/ luxuries

  • Trail Map/Guide book
  • Binocular
  • Reading book
  • Journal & Pen
  • Pencils and small notebooks