Each porter is assigned to two trekkers, with a weight limit of 10 per person. To make packing easier, we recommend teaming up with another traveler and combining your gear in a duffle bag that holds at least 60 liters. Having a solo porter will cost 100 USD additional. Planing a trek to Annapurna Base Camp and looking for the necessary equipment checklist? Here is the solution for all.
Head Gear
- Sun hat (wide-brimmed)
- Beanie (for warmth)
- Buff or neck gaiter (for sun protection and warmth)
- Lightweight headlamp (with adjustable brightness)
- High SPF sunscreen
- Lip balm with SPF
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Face wipes
Upper Body Gear
- Moisture-wicking t-shirts (short and long sleeves)
- Thermal base layer (for colder conditions)
- Fleece jacket and down jacket
- Lightweight puffy jacket (for extra warmth)
- Waterproof and windproof jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Raincoat
- Lightweight, breathable long-sleeve shirt
- Polypropylene underwear (four)
Hands Gear
- Insulated gloves or mittens (for cold weather)
- Waterproof gloves (for wet conditions)
Clothes for Lower Body
- Quick-drying pants/trousers (convertible or full-length)
- Insulated pants (for colder conditions)
- Lightweight cotton pants
- Thermal leggings or long underwear (for colder weather)
- Two pairs of thermal/trekking trousers (pants)
Feet wear Items
- Thick Wool or synthetic moisture-wicking socks (4 pairs)
- Waterproof, ankle-supportive broken-in full hiking boots (with good traction)
- Sandals (for camp use or river crossings)
- Gaiters (for protection against mud, water, and debris)
- Crampons/spike
Toiletries
- Biodegradable bar soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Medium-size drying towel
- Wet wipes or hand sanitizers
- Toilet paper (In a Ziplock bag)
- Feminine hygiene products
- Travel-sized shampoo
- Nail clippers
- Small mirror
Comfortable Backpacks
Duffle bag (capacity of over 60 liters) for porters** (One duffle bag for two trekkers).
Backpack or daypack (capacity 20-30 liters) for yourself
Accessories
- Adjustable and lightweight poles (preferably collapsible)
- Water bottle or bladder with a capacity of at least 2 liters (insulated for cold weather)
- Water purification system (tablets, filter, or UV purifier)
- Sleeping bag (-10 to -15 degrees is the best)
Extra Items
- Camera/smartphone (extra memory cards and batteries)
- Extra batteries or rechargeable power bank (for charging devices)
- Two-pin charging plug
- Basic first aid supplies (band-aids, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, Diamox)
- Personal medications (inhalers, allergy meds, etc.)
- Few passport-size photos
- Passport photocopies
- Notebook and pen
- Binoculars
- Swiss army knife or multi-tool (with scissors, can opener, etc.)
Note:- We can provide you a duffle bag (used, non waterproof) , down jacket (used one), and sleeping bag (used one) if you do not have your own. The used items are clean and tidy.
Finally, Choosing the right gear is crucial for ensuring safety, confort and success on the Journey. Having a high quality equipment tailored to your needs make all the differentes in tackaling the challenges of outdoor adventure in Annapurna Himalaya.
