S.No.

Item description

Quantity

1

Duffel bag 
(This should be a good one with good zipper  to get rid of rough treatment of baggage from the airlines and the porters)

1

2

Large plastic bag to put inside the duffel

1

3

Daypack

1

4

Trekking boots (this should be water proof)

1 pair

5

Socks for trekking boots

3 pairs

6

Short pants for hiking

1 pair

7

Gloves

1 pair

8

Camp shoes

1 pair

9

Socks for camp shoes

2 pairs

10

Long pants for camp & hiking

1 pair

11

Sleeping bag (can also be rented in Kathmandu)

1

12

T-shirts or short sleeved shirts

3

13

Long sleeved shirt

1

14

Sweater / down jacket (can be buy also in Kathmandu)

1

15

Wind-chatter

1

16

Rain coat or a good umbrella

1

17

Sanitary napkins (for women)

1

18

Bathing suit (for spring treks)

1

19

Warm hat and sun hat

20

Extra clothing for cold sensitive:
1 pair long underwear, 1 pair long wool, 1 wool shirt (long sleeved)

21

Down jacket

1

22

Utility knife

1

23

Sunglasses

1

24

Towel

1

25

Bar of soap or tube liquid soap

1

26

Toothbrush & toothpaste

1

27

Quart water bottle

1

28

Flashlight with extra batteries & bulb

1

29

Some common medicine likes: Dia Mox. Band-Aids, 
aspirin or Tylenol for headaches or other pain, antihistamine, Throat lozenges etc.