Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek via the French Pass
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 (minimum B1 – see notes)
Gaiters
Socks
Trekking trousers / pants
Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Underwear
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
Headtorch/Headlamp with spare bulb and 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)
Daypack c.40 litres
4 or 5 season sleeping bag*
Thermarest or similar sleeping mat*
Warm jacket (down)*
‘Walking’ ice axe*
Crampons*
The following items are optional:
Approach boots (lightweight hiking boots)
Training shoes /Sneakers or similar for camp use
Spare laces
Shorts
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Sleeping bag liner
Nailbrush
Scarf or buff
Swimwear (for the hotel pool in Kathmandu)
Travel clothes
Trekking poles
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Camera, media, batteries
Penknife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Notes
Specialist equipment:For this trip you will need boots capable of taking crampons securely. You will also need to bring a ‘walking’ ice axe* and crampons*. These items are a safety measure only for the pass crossings and you will not necessarily be required to use them
Equipment hire: Items marked *are 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.
