Kawa Karpo Pilgrimage
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.
Your must bring the following items:
Sleeping bag (minimum 4 season or -10ºC)
Camping mattress (thermarest inflatable recommended)
Water bottles 1 Litre (1 Quart) x2
Daypack 30 litres / 1800 cu in.
Hiking boots
Gaiters
Training shoes /Sneakers or similar
Socks
Technical walking socks (2 or 3 pairs)
Spare laces
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Underwear
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Thermal baselayer shirts
Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
Waterproof jacket
Warm jacket (down)
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Selection of plastic bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Washbag and toiletries
Trek towelWarm fleece gloves or mittens
Headtorch/Headlamp with spare batteries.
The following items are optional:
Nailbrush
Antibacterial handwash
Wetwipes
Travel clothes
Trekking poles
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Camera, film, batteries
Penknife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
