Head:
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses with
UV protection
| 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)
|
Hands:
Lightweight
gloves
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
| 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
|
Feet:
Thin,
lightweight inner socks (4)
Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
Hiking boots
with spare laces
Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
Gaiters
| 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
|
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)
| Extras/Luxuries
Binoculars
Reading book
Trail Map/Guide book
Journal &
Pen
Walkman
Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble
|
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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