Suggested backpack for trekking in Nepal
If you're planning a multi-day trek in Nepal, there are some essential items that you should consider bringing along. Keep in mind that some treks may have teahouses available throughout, while others require camping gear and equipment. The size of your backpack will depend largely on whether you have porters on your trip or not. If you have porters, a daypack with essentials such as water, snacks, a camera, and rain gear will suffice. However, if you're carrying all of your personal supplies and sleeping equipment, a larger backpack will be necessary. It's possible to purchase some items in Nepal, but it's not recommended to rely on buying critical pieces of outdoor equipment there. For more information, check out our guide on Buying and Renting Trekking Gear in Kathmandu
Sleeping
*Many nights at lower elevations will be hot, but because there will likely be a few very cold nights at a high elevation a cold weather bag is unavoidable. At low elevations you can sleep with the silk liner only and using it later extends the life of your bag (oil from the skin is bad for expensive down).
Hiking
*You will be hiking through a wide range of terrain from mud in warm weather to snow in cold weather. The trail will be rocky throughout. The safest bet for Nepal trekking footwear is full backpacking boots, which provide good support and protection from the elements. If there is a high pass on your trek, you may be walking on snow and the conditions will be cold. A good compromise is to bring backpacking boots and trail shoes—you can use the trail shoes for camp and interchange the two depending on the conditions and how you feel.
Cold Weather
Accessories
Personal Supplies
Extras
