Nepal Trek Packing List
Scott Yost

This is my packing list for the treks. I did not use some of the
items enough to justify bringing them on the second trek.  Those
items are listed at the end. Some people could find them useful.
My guide's list would have been much shorter.   I did not record
the contents of the various "kits",  which were kept in separate
pouches or plastic boxes,  and I could have forgotten something.
I included items I was wearing.  My guide sometimes liked to use
my extra warm clothes, since he had few of his own. Note that weather
conditions may vary, so your packing list may differ.

Backpack, 4500 cu in. (a smaller pack should suffice)
Compression stuff-sack (to fit more things into my guide's pack)
Radial compression sack (for down jacket and pile pants, etc)
Straps and/or rope to attach things to backpacks
Down sleeping bag, 5 degree F
Thermarest Lite sleeping pad (short)
Walking stick, collapsible
Cameras (2)
Film (40 rolls, availability and price varies) 
Nylon mesh bags for film (for easy airport hand-inspection)
Photo kit (filters, lens cleaner, batteries, mini-tripod, etc)
Medical kit (consult a doctor and trekking guide book)
First aid kit (typical backpacking kit for minor injuries)
Toiletries kit (soap, shampoo, razor, toothbrush, etc)
Repair kit (tape, glue, safety pins, sewing kit, batteries, etc)
Water bottle (quart or liter)
Iodine (Polar-Pure) for water 
Boots (light-weight Gore-Tex)
Tennis shoes
Shower thongs 
Wool socks (2 or 3 pairs)
Polypropalene socks (2 pairs)
T-Shirts (2)
Supplex nylon pants/shorts (convertible: these are wonderful)
Nylon wind/rain suit (jacket and pants, breathable)
Extra nylon pants (for my guide)
Polyester pile jacket and pants
Down Jacket (bought used in Kathmandu)
Wool/polypropalene long underwear (shirt and pants)
Underpants (3 or 4)
Wool gloves
Wool hat
Belt
Wrist watch
Money pockets (lots of pockets are useful)
Matches and lighter (kept in checked luggage on plane)
Swiss Army knife (kept in checked luggage on plane)
Comb
Toilet paper roll (available at lodges)
Capilene shirt
Bandana
Pack towel
Gator Aid (for rehydration)
Flashlight (mini-maglight) with headband and batteries
Spare glasses
Clip-on sunglasses
Lonely Planet: Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya (guide book) 
Notebook and pens
Trekking permits
Padlocks and cable (for private room doors, securing pack)
Luggage locks
Extra zip-lock bags


Items brought only on first trek, but not second:

Water filter (boiled water can be bought)
Sleeping bag liner (not that useful)
Waterproof gloves (lost on first trek)
Balaclava (not that cold)
Gaiters (not that snowy)
Instep crampons (not much ice)
Map (guide had one)
Compass (not needed)
Candles (can be obtained at most lodges)
Handkerchiefs (substituted toilet paper)
Laundry detergent (may have been useful)
Sunscreen (may have been useful)
Travel alarm (not needed)
Bezruchka: Trekking in Nepal (heavier than Lonely Planet book)