The following gears are recommended for the Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek.  Please click here for the comprehensive packing list for this trip

Equipment check list for the Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek:
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.
Footwear:

• Walking boots. A pair of water repellent boots with ankle support.
• Gaiters. A pair used to keep boots dry if walking through deep snow or on wet ground.
• Wool and liner socks.
• Trainers/sneakers or sandals. Can be used on arrival to camp.   

Clothing:

• Waterproof jacket and trousers (goretex or similar).
• Trekking trousers.
• Long sleeve shirts (not cotton).
• Micro fleece.
• Mid to heavyweight fleece.
• Sleeveless or body warmer type fleece.
• Thermals or base layer for top & bottom (merino wool or synthetic).
• Fleece pants.
• Medium weight down jacket (eg. Nuptse jacket by The North Face).

Handwear:

• Fleece gloves.
• Warms mittens and/or gloves.

Headwear:

• Wool or fleece hat.
• Sun hat.
• Bandana or scarf.   
• Headtorch.  Bring extra batteries.
• Sunglasses.

Climbing equipment:

• Mountaineering ice axe and leash.
• Mountaineering crampons. The best types for Dhaulagiri Circuit are universal crampons that you can use with normal trekking boots such as Stubai Universals or Kahtoola KTS crampons.

Personal Equipment:

• Sleeping bag.
• Sleeping mat (eg. Thermarest). On trek we provide everyone with one foam mat however we recommend two layers for maximum insulation and comfort.
• Backpack large enough to carry water bottles, camera, lunch and extra clothing. It is also a good idea to bring a rucsac cover to keep contents of your pack dry.
• Stuff sacks for keeping your gear dry and organized
• Two water bottles (Nalgene wide mouth bottles are the best).
• Sunscreen and lipsalve with a high SPF.
• Insect repellent.
• Water purification tablets (Pristine, Biox Acqua or Acqa Mira).
• Favourite snack food.
• Books, ipod and cards etc.
• Trekking poles (Black Diamond with “Flick Lock” are best).
• Camera with spare batteries and memory cards.
• Insurance certificate.
• Earplugs (optional).
• Baby wipes (optional).
• Hand sanitizer (optional).

Travelling:

• Duffle bag (or large backpack) for your personal gear on the trek carried by a porter.  Bring a small combination padlock to secure the bag.
• Travel clothes. You will need casual clothing for air travel days and time spent in Kathmandu
• Toiletry bag include toilet paper, soap, towel, toothbrush, etc.

Personal first aid kit:
Note: we provide a comprehensive group first aid kit but please bring personal medications and other items you might use regularly such as:

• Any personal medications.
• Malaria prophylactic tablets.
• Blister treatment (Compeed patches are the best).
• Analgesics (paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin).
• Diamox (helps with acclimatisation).