Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 kgs./33 lbs.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots
Socks
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Underwear
Thermal baselayer shirts
Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
Waterproof jacket
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Thermal gloves
Warm and waterproof over gloves or mittens
Daypack 30 litres / 1800 cu in.
Headtorch/Headlamp with spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 Litre (1 Quart) x2
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
4 or 5 season sleeping bag*
Thermarest or similar sleeping mat*
Warm jacket (down)*
The following items are optional:
Training shoes /Sneakers or similar
Gaiters
Spare laces
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Sleeping bag liner
Nailbrush
Wet wipes
Swimwear (for the hotel pool in Kathmandu)
Travel clothes
Trekking poles
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Camera, film, batteries
Penknife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Notes
*Available for hire/rental through KE Adventure Travel
Please make all requests at least 6 weeks prior to the trip departure date. Please note all hire / rental equipment is issued in Kathmandu. Please remember to allow room in your trek bag for these items.
