Hiring Trip Gear in Nepal

If you’re planning a trek, it’s wise to bring your own hiking boots, comfortable clothing, and a camera. However, you can easily find other essential gear in Kathmandu, including day packs, duffel bags, walking sticks, and 4-season sleeping bags. While the latter may seem like overkill for a trekking lodge, a sleeping bag rated -7 to 10 C should suffice and not be too bulky. Layering rather than wearing one heavy outer layer is a better option, as temperatures can fluctuate significantly from morning to night. If you’re looking to rent any gear, there are many trekking shops in Thamel, Kathmandu. Before making a decision, be sure to compare the cost of renting to that of buying – you may find it’s cheaper to purchase.

List of gears that are used during trekking in Nepal (up to 5500m)

Equipment marked with (*) can be hired in Kathmandu at a reasonable cost, and marked with (?) is optional.

• A Pair of mountain hiking boots (?)
• A medium backpack (to be carried by porters) (?)
• A Small Day Bag (?)
• Four Season Sleeping Bag (*)
• Down Jacket (?)
• Lightweight wind and a waterproof jacket (?)
• Water Bottle (*)
• Pair of waterproof over trousers (*)
• Inner Sleeping Sheet (*)
• Torch/Flashlight
• Swiss Army Knife or similar
• Swimming costume (*)
• Medium-size towel (*)
• Washing Kit including (Medicated talcum powder, personal toiletries, biodegradable shampoo/ Soap, and personal medication (?)
• Pairs of lightweight trousers
• Fleece sweater
• Pair shorts, T-shirts, Long sleeved cotton shirts
• Pairs of heavy wool socks and two pairs of light socks (?)
• Thermal Underwear (?)
• Sunglass, Sun Cream, Sun Hat, and waterproof gloves (?)
• Money Belt (?)
• Waterproof day bag cover (?)

List of Gears that are required for Peaks over 5,500m

Items marked with (*) can be hired in Kathmandu. Hiring costs for this personal mountaineering equipment can be up to US$150.00

• Day pack must be a good quality of 20 -25 liters
• Sleeping bag to -20c
• Snow Glass (Excellent grade)
• Waterproof Glovers, Warm and mittens (total of two pairs)
• climbing plastic boots (Excellent quality)
• Waterproof climbing gaiters
• Over-trousers should be waterproof
• Crampons
• Ice Axe
• Harness
• Ascender/Descender
• Karabiners 2/3

List of Gears that are required for White River Rafting

On the Raft at Daytime

• Shorts
• Swimsuit
• Sun hat, cap, Sun Screen Cream, Sun Glasses
• Sporty Sandals like Teva type
• T-shirt
• Water Bottle

Off the Raft (To be used after rafting, can be stored in a dry bag while on the raft)

Towel, Long Trousers, Dry Shoes, and socks, Warm Jacket or Hook, Warm T-shirt, Good quality Sleeping bag, Toiletries and Medications, Flashlight/Torch and batteries, Camera