Provided gear:

4-season tents

Sleeping pad

Cooking and eating utensils

 The following items are recommended for this trip:

Official Papers

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Valid passport

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Airline tickets

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Nepal visa form

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2 extra passport photos  - REQUIRED (for visa and permit issued in Kathmandu)

Luggage

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Duffel bag, extra-large and sturdy (7000 cu. in.)

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Daypack (1800-2200 cu. inches) for camera, water, sweater, etc.

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Luggage tags and lock

Outerwear

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Insulated parka/ski jacket—REQUIRED (down or synthetic, rated to 20°, able to fit over a sweater)

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Rain jacket and pants, roomy and water repellent

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Snow gaiters for Oct./Nov. trips

Insulation

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Midweight fleece or wool sweater

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Fleece pants and/or tights

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Long underwear, wool or synthetic, 2 sets—1 mid-weight, 1 expedition weight

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Underwear

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Synthetic T-shirt (for warmer weather)

City Clothing

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Bring a few lightweight easily washable items & comfortable shoes for city wear

Footwear

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Hiking boots—lightweight hikers with ankle support, well broken-in

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Camp shoes (sport sandals or sneakers)

Trekking Clothing

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Hiking pants/skirt (see notes under "Hints and Ideas" section below)

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Shirts/blouses with long sleeves

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Hiking shorts (March and April trips)

Clothing Accessories

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Socks, 5 pairs wool or synthetic—no cotton!

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Liner socks—no cotton!

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Cap with bill—sun protection

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Warm hat—wool or synthetic

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Gloves or mittens

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Thin liner gloves

Camping Gear

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Sleeping bag rated to 10°. (sleeping pads are provided)

Accessories

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2 one-quart water bottles

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Flashlight with spare batteries

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Pocket knife

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Glacier glasses (100% UV protection)

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Sunscreen and lip protection (SPF 15+)

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Toiletry kit

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Personal first-aid kit

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2 large, heavy duty plastic trash sacks

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Trowel, Bic lighter and toilet paper

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Several zip-lock plastic bags

Optional

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Hiking stick or trekking poles

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Down or synthetic-filled pants (Fall treks have cold temperatures)

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Camera, film and spare batteries

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Passport pouch or money pouch

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Small binoculars

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Reading and writing material

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Snacks, energy bars etc.

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Down booties (great for cold feet)

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