My planned list
Optional extras:
- Lightweight hiking boots - make sure you break them in long before arriving in Nepal!
- Lightweight rubber shoes/sandals (closed foot are best, similar to crocs)- for showers, night time toilet walks.
- Hiking socks - 3 thick pairs 2 thin pairs. Buy quality hiking socks suitable for the climate you'll be in.
- Lightweight long sleeve trekking shirts (3). Long sleeves are good for sun protection. Light weight makes for easy wash material.
- Long sleeve cotton t-shirt - (1). Good for sleeping in at night or as a base layer if it gets cold in the mornings/evenings.
- Long leg light weight combat trekking pants, zip off are good. (1-2). A lot of these pants are windproof, avoid anything too heavy or completely water proof. Zip offs are good as they can double up as shorts during the day.
- Windproof jacket/windbreaker (1): you'll mainly use this only in the morning, or when sitting around at night. But making sure it's windproof is good in case the wind picks up.
- Lightweight rain jacket: Small enough to pack up in a tiny pocket. Good for unexpected rain showers. Light weather protection and warmer weather.
- Underwear - 4-5. Comfortable underwear is essential. Pack both cotton and polyester in case of problems (Friction).
- Woolen or peaked hat (1) Depending on the weather take a hat for both sun and wind protection.
- Sunglasses (2) make sure you buy genuine UV protection sunglasses. The suns rays are particularly strong the higher up you go. Use a hard case to keep them in to avoid easy breakages.
- Gloves (1) windproof gloves during this season are all that's needed.
- Quick dry towel (1) Try a medium size rather than bath sized. Dry it as below.
- Bungy cords - essential for hanging up your clothes to dry, or wrapping them around your day pack which is great way to dry clothes during the day.
- A few Karabiners (climbing clips) to help close things, and bind things together like your washing line.
- One packet of washing powder
- Water purification tablets or drops
- Washing items: soap, small facecloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, tea tree oil and a small water proof toiletry bag or dry bag to carry them in.
- Water bottles (1-2) use one for drinking, and the other for water preparation or backup.
- Dry bag (1) essential of keeping your valuables in, or for doing quick clothes washes in
- Duct tape (1 small), just in case.
- Chapstick for dry lips due to climate and heavy breathing
- First Aid Kit containing paracetamol, bites/burn cream, plasters, small bandage, antiseptic cream.
- Small head torch with batteries.
- Wallet to carry your money (bring a lot of small change!)
- Some ordinary plastic bags to keep things in, eg dirty laundry
- Baby wipes
- Tissue paper, small handy pack will do for emergency toilet breaks
- Small trekking map
- Watch
- Day Pack (1) used to pack all the above into. Make sure it's strong, with lots of pockets and one or two small preventative locks.
Optional extras:
- Camera/Video, batteries, charger and memory cards. If using AA batteries, try to get a fast 15 minute charger. Don't forget a socket adapter for your plugs!
- Light weight tripod. I'd advise this only for the dedicated photographer. You won't really need much height for a tripod here, but for capturing low light still scenes or sunrises/sunsets it's a good addition, but not essential unless you have a porter.
- Lightweight padlock for your bedroom door
- Plug for sink
- Sunscreen
- Swiss Army type knife
- Trekking bars/candy/cheese - good for the munchies
- Mints/Chewing gum - good for dry conditions
- Roll on antiperspirant (light bottle) Good for friction burns
- Sleeping bag, at this time of year you won't need a heavy one, but keep in mind blankets become scarce during peak season
- Super lightweight multi socket in case you have a lot of items to charge
- Trekking poles - handing for rough terrain
- Note pad, pencil/pen
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