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Peak Climbing Equipment List |
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The following gives you a general idea of the personal items to be brought by you for Peak Climbing in Nepal. The personal items are of individual interest and choice. The most important fact he/she must consider is the time of the year, trekking days, region and altitude.
In a supported trek, heavy items are carried by porters, yaks or donkeys and personal belongings of the trekkers that they may need for the day like money, water bottle, rain gear, camera, sun cream and toilet paper etc. should be carried by you. So you are briefed to pack items in two different bags. |
| Recommended Equipment list for Peak Climbing in Nepal. |
General
• Duffel or Rucksack bag (This should be nice with good zipper. Ace the Himalaya also supply Duffel/kit bag if needed which need to be return after the trek.)
•Your personal Daypack (You will be using this for your money, water bottle, rain gear, camera, sun cream and toilet paper etc, )
• Down Jacket
• 4 seasons Sleeping bag (Your own sleeping bag is recommended but Ace the Himalaya supply sleeping bags if needed, which need to return after the trip)
• Hiking pants
• Waterproof jacket
• Full - sleeves shirt
• Jumper or pile jacket
• T - shirts
• Trekking boots (water proof)
• Camp shoes or Sandal
• Polypropylene/wool socks
• Light cotton socks for under wool socks
• Woollen socks to wear with boots
• Sun hat
• Beanie
• Gloves
• Sun block for lips
• Sun lotion
• Goggles or sunglasses
• Thermal Long underwear
• Insulated pants
• Nylon windbreaker
• Nylon wind pants
• Water bottle
• Sewing kit
• Medical & first aid kit
• Flash light
• Batteries and bulbs
• Swiss army knife
• Personal towel
• Personal toiletries and medication which should be labeled.
Climbing gear
• Ice Axe w/Leash (General mountaineering tool. Sizing is important: under 5’7" use a 60cm tool; 5’7"- 6’1" use a 65cm tool; over 6’1" use a 70cm tool. (Too short is preferable to too long).)
• Crampons (With flat rather than “cookie cutter” frame rails)
• 40 ft 6mm perlon (For Prussiks or bring your glacier rig.)
• Alpine Climbing Harness (Harness should fit over all clothing; have gear loops, adjustable leg loops and be reasonably comfortable to hang suspended in.)
• Carabiners (2 Large Pear or D-shaped locking. 2 standard ovals or D’s)
• Climbing helmet (Must be adjustable to fit, with or without hat or balaclava on)
• 1 Ascender (Recommended: left or right hand.)
• Ski or trekking poles (Snow baskets required. Helpful for balance when carrying a heavy pack or if you have knee problems)
• Double plastic climbing boots.
• Gaiters (Please make sure your gaiters fit around the plastic boot without being to tight around the boot.)
• Ice Hammer
This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment, use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipments can be easily find in stores around Kathmandu such as rope, boots etc. If you have questions please contact us.
Please Note: Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing, such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially on women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer then please pack something to wear over the top of them.
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