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

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

Warm gloves or mittens

Headtorch/Headlamp with spare bulb and batteries

Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)

Water bottles 1 Litre (1 Quart) x2

Washbag and toiletries

Antibacterial handwash

Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)

Small padlock (to lock trek bag)

Daypack 20 -25 litres

Basic First Aid Kit including: plasters (band aids), blister treatment (e.g. compeed), and pain-killers

The following items are optional:

Down jacket (recommended - evenings can be chilly)*

Trekking poles (recommended)

Training shoes /Sneakers or similar (for use in the lodge)

Spare laces

Shorts

Gaiters (you may encounter snow)

Scarf or buff

Nailbrush

Wet wipes

Travel clothes

Camera, film/memory cards, batteries

Penknife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)

Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)

Notes

*All the lodges are heated but if you wish to spend time outside in the evening you will require an extra layer. This is optional. Down jackets can be hired through KE. Bedding and towels are provided at the lodges

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