The following gears are recommended for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Please click here for the comprehensive packing list for this trip
Equipment check list for the Royal Trek – 9 days
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 bottle (1)
Toiletries
Small wash towel