For the High Passes Treks, you should pack comprehensive gear and other essentials to ensure that you remain safe and feel comfortable during the adventurous alpine mountain journey. The significant altitude reached and the extended duration of the trek necessitate thorough packing. However, effective packing is not missing out on any of the important items while still keeping the backpack’s weight light and manageable.
Here is a detailed list of the crucial things that you have to carry during your remote and high altitude three passes trekking adventure.
Trekking Gear
- A high quality spacious backpack
- A small daypack
- Waterproof cover for backpack and daypack
- Stable trekking poles
- A heavy sleeping bag rated for -20 degrees Celcius (we will give you one if you do not have your own)
- Insulated sleeping pad
- Sleeping bag liner
- Torchlight or headlamp with extra battery sets
Sun Protection
- UV protective sunglasses
- SPF 50 + sun cream and lip lotion
- Sun cap or a wide brimmed hat
- Lightweight liner gloves
Clothes
HEADWEAR
- Light thermal hat
- Warm woolen hat
- Scarf or neck gaiter
BODYWEAR
- Moisture wicking shirts and pants
- Short and long sleeve T shirts
- Stretchy leggings
- Pair of quick drying zip off trekking pants
- Sweatproof shorts
- Woolen trousers
- Thermal tops and bottoms
- Pullovers or fleece jackets
- Fleece lined pants
- Fleece sweaters (one lighter and another heavier)
- Windcheaters
- Rainproof jackets and pants
- Full length down vest
- Down jacket with a -20 degrees Celcius temperature rating (We will provide you one if you do not already have it)
- Multiple sets of soft thermal underclothes
HANDWEAR
- Waterproof gloves for rainy conditions
- Insulated gloves for added warmth
FOOTWEAR
- Thin liner socks (3 to 4 pairs)
- Pair of thick woolen socks
- Sturdy trekking boots
- Microspikes or snow spikes to attach to the boots for better traction
- Light and comfortable sports shoes (for easy short day treks)
- Woolen slippers
- Sandals
- Gaiters (to prevent rain or snow from seeping into the boot)
- Flipflops
Documents
- A valid passport
- Ticket for International flights
- Nepal entry visa
- Insurance papers
- Some passport size photographs
- Cash in NRS
- Credit cards
First Aid Kit and Medicines
- Anti inflammatory cream
- Antibiotics
- Adhesive bandages
- Elastic tapes
- Antiseptic cream
- Gauze pads
- Instant cold packs
- Sprain spray
- Blister treatment
- Pain relievers
- Insect repellent
- Panadol
- Paracetamols
- Cough syrup
- Antidiarrheals
- Eye drops
- Gastro stop
- Oral rehydration salts
- Diamox
- Tweezers
- Small scissors
- Thermometer
- Water purification drops or tablets
Electronics
- GPS
- Binocular
- Watch with alarm
- Mobile and charger
- Headphones
- Portable solar charger
- Adapters
- Speakers
- Power banks
- Camera with spare batteries
- Satellite phones
Hygiene Items
- Multipurpose soap
- Moisturizers
- Foot powder
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Conditioners
- Wet wipes
- Face wash
- Quick drying microfiber bath towel
- Earbuds
- Sanitary pads, tampons or menstrual cups
- Dental floss
- Hand sanitizer
- Deodorants
- Body spray
- Nail clippers
- Small mirror
- Hairbrush
- Hair ties and clips
- Razor and shaving cream
- After shave lotion
Extra Items
- Travel pillow
- Ear plugs
- Eye masks
- Books
- Diary and pen
- Entertainment sets
- High energy snacks (nuts, dried fruit, etc)
- Garbage bags
- Guide books, maps and compass for efficient navigation
- Thermal water bottle
- Small locks
- Light emergency blankets
- Whistle
- Personal Locator Becom (PLB)
