Check Lists

Check Lists

Personal Equipment Check List For All Treks For Treks Going Above 4000m . Optional Equipment.
Footwear Footwear Photography Equipment
  • Trekking or running shoes
  • Camp shoes or thongs
  • Socks-polypropylene
  • Mountain trekking boots.
  • Socks, wool, to wear with boots
  • Socks, light cotton, for under wool socks
  • Down booties (optional)
  • Camera & lenses
  • Lens cleaning equipment
  • Film (about 20 rolls)
Clothing Clothing Toys & Navigation Aids
  • 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)
  • Insulated pants
  • Nylon windbreaker
  • Nylon wind pants
  • Long underwear
  • Woolen hat (or balaclava)
  • Gloves
  • Gaiters
  • GPS unit
  • Altimeter
  • Thermometer
  • Compass
Other Equipment Miscellaneous Items Miscellaneous Items
  • Rucksack
  • Sleeping bag
  • Water bottle
  • Torch (flashlight), batteries & bulbs
  • Goggles or sunglasses
  • Sun block for lips
  • 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.
  • Toilet paper & cigarette lighter
  • Small knife
  • Sunblock (SPF 15-plus)
  • Towel
  • Laundry soap
  • Medical and first-aid kit
  • Pre-moistened towelettes
  • Sewing kit