Kangshung Face of Everest
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
Gloves or mittens
Headtorch/Headlamp with batteries
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 Litre x2
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Daypack (approx. 30 litres)
Sleeping bag rated comfortable to minus 15°C*
Thermarest or similar sleeping mat*
Warm jacket (down)*
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
The following items are optional:
Trekking poles (recommended)
Training shoes /Sneakers or similar for camp use
Shorts
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Gaiters
Sleeping bag liner
Scarf or buff
Nailbrush
Wet wipes
Swimwear (for a chilling dip in Lake Manasarovar)
Travel clothes
Camera and batteries
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Notes
Equipment hire: Items marked * are available for hire through KE Adventure Travel. Please make all requests at least 6 weeks prior to the trip departure date. Please note all hire equipment is issued in Kathmandu. Please remember to allow room in your trek bag for these items.
