Here is a packing list of personal gear for trekking and climbing. We highly recommend that you bring only equipment that has been tested by the Union of International Alpinist Association (UIAA) for mountaineering safety. Trustworthy and comfortable equipment is essential for a successful trip. This list applies to trekking peaks up to 6,000 meters (19,685ft) and climbers under the Himalayan Diamond Adventure (P) Ltd.
Personal Trekking and Climbing gears - 2023
Key Gears:...............................................
- ❖ Helmet – 1
- ❖ Harness – 1
- ❖ Jumar (Ascending device) – 1
- ❖ The figure of Eight or ATC guide (Descending device) – 1
- ❖ Normal Ice axe – 1
- ❖ A Pairs of Crampon, in good condition and fitting one
- ❖ A Pair Alpine boots enough warm and crampon fitness
- ❖ Lock Carabineers – 3
- ❖ Open get Carabineers – 4
- ❖ Auxiliary cord 6mm in dynamic rope 7 meters
- ❖ Safety Rope 8mm in dynamic rope, 3 and a half meters
- ❖ Prussic rope 4 to 6mm in dynamic rope, 5 meters
- ❖ One tape sling with 120 cm
Base Layers: ......................................
- ❖ Normal T-shirt 2pcs.
- ❖ Marino/woolen T-Shirts 2pcs.
- ❖ Long Sleeve Marino 2pcs.
- ❖ Thermal Inner wear trousers 2pcs.
- ❖ Under wears/Plenty 4/5pcs
- ❖ Sport Bras 2pcs
- ❖ 1 modest swimsuit.
Insulation Layer:................................
- ❖ Fleece Jacket 1pc
- ❖ Fleece-track-pant 2pc
- ❖ Thick Feather Super Down Jacket or goose down filled Jacket 1pc
Outer Layer:........................................................
- ❖ Gore-Tex suit/ water proof jacket suit 1set
- ❖ Hardshell Jacket 1pc
- ❖ Trekking Trousers: Men's Terra Mission Pants 2pcs
Head wears:...................................................................
- ❖ Hat-1pc
- ❖ Beanie/woolen cap 2pc
- ❖ Neck Gaiter Thermal Thick Cosy & Soft Winter Neck Sleeve2pcs
- ❖ Inner Gloves thin warm 2 Pairs
- ❖ Outer Gloves mittens must be warm 1Pairs
Foot wears......................................................
- ❖ Hiking Boots comfortable 1 pairs
- ❖ Trekking Shoes/ Sandals 1/1 pairs
- ❖ Climbing boots La Sportiva G2 SM Men's Mountain Climbing Mountaineering Boot 1pair
- ❖ Climbing Socks/Warm Thermal/Smartwool Mountaineering Crew Socks - 2 Pairs
- ❖ Hiking Socks: breathable and moisture-wicking Merino wool 3pairs
- ❖ Gaiters: Black Diamond Apex Gaiters. 1pairs
Back packing gears:....................................
- ❖ Duffel Bag: water-resistant, durable and lockable 1pc
- ❖ Backpack: 1 medium rucksack (45 - 60 liters/3000-3500 cubic inches.
- ❖ 1 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional).
- ❖ Rain cover 1pc
Sleeping gears:.........................................................
- ❖ Sleeping Bag, a warm 4-season sleeping bag (rated for at least -30°C) 1pc
- ❖ Liner: mummy-shaped liner 1pc
- ❖ Ear Plugs: a light sleeper and hate the snoring
Supporting gears:........................................
- ❖ Trekking Poles: Lightweight, packable poles 1pair
- ❖ Sunglasses: 100% UV protecting sunglasses Julbo are recommended. 1
- ❖ Headlight: A Petzl Actik Headlamp/Black Diamond Storm Headlamp with some spare batteries
- ❖ Water Bottle/ Hydration Bladder 1 2x 1L standard Camelback Water Bottles
Toiletries:......................................................
- ❖ Towel: 1 medium Quick-drying trekking towels
- ❖ Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable).
- ❖ Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable).
- ❖ Nail clippers.
- ❖ Face and body moisturizer.❖ Female hygiene products.
- ❖ Small mirror.
- ❖ Wet wipes (baby wipes).
- ❖ Tissue /toilet roll.
- ❖ Anti-bacterial hand washes.
- ❖ 4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks.
Practical gears:..........................
- ❖ Trail map/guide book.
- ❖ Journal and pen.
- ❖ Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble playing cards
- ❖ Voltage converter (from 220 to 110).
- ❖ Plug adapter (2 round pegs to 2 flat pegs).
- ❖ Lock
- ❖ Camera/GoPro, and perhaps you can create awesome Videos.
- ❖ Portable Charger
- ❖ Binoculars (optional).
Medical:..........................................
- ❖ Small, personal first-aid kit. (simple and light).
- ❖ Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids).
- ❖ 1 skin-blister repair kit.
- ❖ Anti-diarrhea pills.
- ❖ Anti-headache pills.
- ❖ Cough and/or cold medicine.
- ❖ Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide.
- ❖ Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills
- ❖ Water purification tablets or water filters.
- ❖ Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies.
- ❖ Lip balm (At least SPF 20).
- ❖ Sunscreen (SPF 40).
- ❖ 1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit.
- ❖ 1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches.
- ❖ 1 compass or GPS (optional).
- ❖ 2 water bottles (1 liter each).
- ❖ 1 small folding knife.