Annapurna Base Camp Trek

HEALTH AND EXPERIMENTS REQUIREMENTS

Apart from very high altitude treks in Nepal, most other treks available are doable if you are normally fit and healthy. However there are things that you have to keep in mind before embarking on that trek in Nepal. You can prepare for a trek months in advance by doing some light exercises in the morning, it will keep you fit and prepared for treks ahead.

Trekking in Nepal also involves longs hours of walking in various different terrain and altitudes, so a normal level of fitness is of the essence.

Although not necessary, it is also good if you have some prior trekking experience, before you trek in Nepal. You can book some local treks in your homeland or organize a trek with your friends and family, this will be a possible way to test and see if you are fit for a trek in Nepal. 

EQUIPMENTS AND PACKING LIST

Before you come for a trekking in Nepal, please read this Equipment and packing check list. This is a list of details of the equipment and other items you will need for your trek in Nepal. Most of these items are easily available for rent or sale in Kathmandu.

Please bear in mind that most of the trekking equipment in Nepal is either used or sold by other trekkers or mountaineering expeditions or locally made reproductions of internationally known brands. Although you can buy new one, the decision is yours to take. 

Nepal Trekking equipment list

• Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees Fahrenheit (can be requested for inclusion)
• Trekking pole (for extra support, while trekking uphill)
• Sun hat or scarf
• Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• T-shirts (2 Pairs)
• Light and expedition weight thermal tops
• Fleece jacket or body warmers
• Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
• Waterproof shell jacket (With breathable lining)
• Down vest and/or jacket [will be supplied by the company]
• Lightweight gloves
• Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
• Underwear (4 pairs)
• Hiking shorts (2 pairs)
• Lightweight cotton long pants
• Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
• Fleece or wool pants
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
• Thin, lightweight inner socks (4 pairs)
• Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4 pairs)
• Hiking boots with spare laces
• Campers shoes (Trekking sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp
• Headlamp (e.g. High intensity Petzl Zoom headlamp) with spare bulbs and batteries
• Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag-pack
• Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
• Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag
• Day backpack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
• Thermo-rest sleeping pad
• Water bottles (2 pairs)
• Small wash towel

Extras

• Camera (preferable lightweight cameras) for video you can use a Gopro
• Caps with ear flaps (to protect you from chill in high altitudes)
• Walkman/ipod/mp3 players (In case you feel the need for motivational music)
• Ebooks/books or magazines for reading (in case you feel bored at night)
• Binoculars (the trails are full of good views)
• Trail Map/Guide book
• Journal & Pen (if you love writing the stuffs you see)
• Pencil
• Sunscreen (preferably the strongest one out there)
• Multipurpose tools (e.g: Swiss knife)
• Chewing gums (if your mouth runs dry)
• Deodorants (light bottles)
• A big plastic bag (you put your dirty clothes in it)

You can also consult your general physician for carrying some minor medicines. A headache during a trek will not be fun, so it would be good if you carry some essential medicines to cure minor illness. Also pack some Band-Aids, anti-bacterial soaps and hand sanitizers.