The following basic equipments check lists should help you with your packing. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. At the start of the trek your packed trek bag should weigh not more than 33 pounds or 15 kg.
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 (2)
- 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 (2)
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks (2)
- Hiking boots with spare laces
- Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
Accessories:
- Sleeping bag rated to 20 degrees C
- 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)
- Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
- Thermarest sleeping pad
- Water bottles (1)
- Toiletries
- Small wash towel