Kailas - Tibet's Sacred Peak - Saga Dawa Festival
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
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
Scarf or neck buff
Eyewear – Sunglasses
Thermal gloves
Warm and waterproof over gloves or mittens
The following items are optional:
Daypack 30 litres / 1800 cu in.
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
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
4 or 5 season sleeping bag*
Sleeping bag liner
Thermarest or similar sleeping mat*
Washbag and toiletries
Nailbrush
Antibacterial handwash
Towel
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)
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
Equipment hire / rental
Items marked * can be hired / rented 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.
