Personal Equipment Check List For All Treks

For Treks Going Above 4000m .

Optional Equipment.

Footwear
# Trekking or running shoes
# Camp shoes or thongs
# Socks-polypropylene



 

Footwear
# Mountain trekking boots.
# Socks, wool, to wear with boots
# Socks, light cotton, for under wool socks
# Down booties (optional)

Photography Equipment
# Camera & lenses
# Lens cleaning equipment
# Film (about 20 rolls)


 

Clothing
# Down or fiber - filled jacket
# Jumper or pile jacket
# Hiking shorts (for men) or skirt
# Waterproof jacket, poncho or umbrella
# Hiking pants
# T-shirts or blouses
# Underwear
# Sun hat
# Swimwear (optional)

Clothing
# Insulated pants
# Nylon windbreaker
# Nylon wind pants
# Long underwear
# Woolen hat (or balaclava)
# Gloves
# Gaiters



 

Toys & Navigation Aids
# GPS unit
# Altimeter
# Thermometer
# Compass






 

Other Equipment
#  Rucksack
#  Sleeping bag
#  Water bottle
#  Torch (flashlight), batteries & bulbs

Miscellaneous Items
# Toilet articles
# Toilet paper & cigarette lighter
# Small knife
# Sunblock (SPF 15-plus)
# Towel
# Laundry soap
# Medical and first-aid kit
# Pre-moistened towelettes
# Sewing kit

Miscellaneous Items 

# Goggles or sunglasses
# Sun block for lips

 Miscellaneous Items
# Binoculars
# Books to read while waiting for planes & Buses
# If you have a porter, you will need a duffel bag with a padlock, some stuff sacks and lots of plastic bags.
# A small duffel bag or suitcase to leave your city clothes in is also useful.