Head:
Sun hat or scarf Light balaclava or warm fleece hat Sunglasses with
UV protection
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Upper
Body: T-shirts (2) Light and expedition weight thermal tops Fleece
jacket or pullover Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional) Waterproof (preferably
breathable fabric) shell jacket Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
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Hands: Lightweight
gloves Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
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Lower
Body: Underwear (4) Hiking shorts (2) Lightweight cotton long
pants Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms Fleece or wool pants
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
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Feet: Thin,
lightweight inner socks (4) Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4) Hiking boots
with spare laces Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters
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Accessories:
Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom)
with spare bulbs and batteries Small pad or combination lock-to-lock Himalayan
Glacier trek bag Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal) Large
plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag Daypack (approximately
2500 to 3000 cubic inches) Thermarest sleeping pad Water bottles (2) Toiletries
Small wash towel
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First
Aid Medicine Bandage
for sprains Plasters/Band-aids Iodine or water filter Moleskin/Second
skin - for blisters Antiseptic ointment for cuts Anti-bacterial throat lozenges
(with antiseptic) Aspirin/paracetamol - general painkiller Oral rehydration
salts Broad-spectrum antibiotic (norfloxacin or ciprofloxin) Anti-diarrhea
medication (antibiotic) Diarrhea stopper (Imodium - optional) Antibiotic
for Giardia or similar microbe or bacteria Diamox (altitude sickness - can
be bought in Kathmandu) Sterile Syringe set (anti-AIDS precaution)
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Extras/Luxuries
Binoculars Reading book Trail Map/Guide book Journal &
Pen Walkman Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble
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Toiletries 1
medium sized quick drying towel Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable) Multipurpose
soap (preferably biodegradable) Deodorant Nail clippers Face and body
moisturizer Feminine hygiene products Small mirror
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