A small backpack. About 40 l. A good-sized, waterproof, nylon, rucksack is a must. An internal frame system is required. This is good to the shoulders. Make sure that all the buckles are of the ‘quick release’ type. But remember that no rucksack is totally waterproof so make sure that you line it with of polythene bag . It will contain all what you need during a trekking day and carried by you.
A kit-bag with padlock or a big backpack. It will contain the 12 kg personal belongings, which will be carried by porters. We advise you to protect the inside of the kit-bag with a plastic bag.
A a good sleeping bag. Avoid a nightmare by choosing a sleeping bag carefully. There might be snow on the trek. There might be stones under your tent, so sleeping bag becomes an item of survival used Holofil bags to retain the trapped body heat in the loft even when wet. Avoid zippered bags. Try a slide-bag. It is good and warm even in temperature of 0 to 5 C. Do not forget to spread a mat under your bag.
A a walking stick optional.
A frontal lamp or an electric torch.
A foam mattress is provided, but if you have a self-inflating mattress, we advise you to bring it.
Hiking shoes.
Socks, stockings and Gloves that are 20 percent acrylic and the rest wool. Hundred percent wool often shrinks if wet.
Also wear a pair of cotton socks under woolen socks. This allows perspiration to be soaked up by the first layer thus avoiding ‘matting’ of the socks.
A sweater.
A fleece jacket.
A a waterproof jacket preferably Gore-Tex.
Good trousers.
Waterproof trousers preferably Gore-Tex.
Many layers of clothing. The more layers you have, the more air you trap. Air, as you know, is a bad conductor of heat and retains body warmth.
Woolen gloves and cap.
Sunglasses (preferably ones that block ultra violet rays).
Sun cream.
A water bottle.
A Whistle and Cord.
A Swiss army Knife.
