Makalu Basecamp Trek - Classic Nepal Trekking
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:
Water bottles 1 Litre (1 Quart) x2
Daypack 30 litres / 1800 cu in.
4 or 5 season sleeping bag*
Thermarest or similar sleeping mat*
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
Warm and waterproof over gloves or mittens
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Thermal gloves
The following items are optional:
Headtorch/Headlamp with spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Sleeping bag liner
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.
