Personal Equipment Check List For All Treks |
For Treks Going Above 4000m . |
Optional Equipment. |
| Footwear | Footwear | Photography Equipment |
Trekking or running shoes Camp shoes or thongs Socks-polypropylene |
Mountain trekking boots. Socks, wool, to wear with boots Socks, light cotton, for under wool socks Down booties (optional) |
Camera & lenses Lens cleaning equipment Film (about 20 rolls) |
| Clothing | Clothing | Toys & Navigation Aids |
Down or fiber - filled jacket Jumper or pile jacket Hiking shorts (for men) or skirt Waterproof jacket, poncho or umbrella Hiking pants T-shirts or blouses Underwear Sun hat Swimwear (optional) |
Insulated pants Nylon windbreaker Nylon wind pants Long underwear Woolen hat (or balaclava) Gloves Gaiters |
GPS unit Altimeter Thermometer Compass |
| Other Equipment | ||
Rucksack Sleeping bag Water bottle Torch (flashlight), batteries & bulbs |
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| Miscellaneous Items | Miscellaneous Items | Miscellaneous Items |
Toilet articles Toilet paper & cigarette lighter Small knife Sunblock (SPF 15-plus) Towel Laundry soap Medical and first-aid kit Pre-moistened towelettes Sewing kit |
Goggles or sunglasses Sun block for lips |
Binoculars Books to read while waiting for planes & Buses If you have a porter, you will need a duffel bag with a padlock, some stuff sacks and lots of plastic bags. A small duffel bag or suitcase to leave your city clothes in is also useful. |
