Everest Base Camp Trek & Island Peak Climbing -19 Days

Equipment List for Island Peak Climbing:

Island Peak Climbing is Strenuous climbing but however our long-year experience of operating trekking & Expedition to Nepal, We learn many things and would like to give some information to pack your equipment list for your Trekking & Climbing and we hope, this information will be helpful you so success your trip.

Luggage/Duffle bag:

You will require a duffel bag or a backpack for trekking (65- 75 L) max and all our trekking stuff are kept in this duffle bag and this will be carried by our porters. However, Himalayan Adventure also provides the duffle back if needed.

A day backpack:

You will need a day backpack and you will be carrying it every day by yourself and we recommend you it has to be at least 25L and you can carry important documents like Passport, credit card along with a need to carry a water bottle, snacks bar and clothing layers (hat, gloves, fleece, sunblock, poles, etc…).

Trekking/Hiking boots:

Imja Tse Climbing is Strenuous climbing so it is very important to have good trekking boots and it should be waterproof (in case of snow, or rain) Make sure it should be fit on your feet and comfortable during walking.

Sport Sandals:

You need to have a pair of sports shoes or sandals to use while you are in Camp or tea houses after the trek.

Sneakers:

Island Peak Climbing strenuous trekking so sneakers are not suitable for this trek so you can leave your sneakers in Kathmandu hotel until you get back.

Sleeping Bag:

You need to have a lightweight sleeping bag that works for the minus 20 degrees for the summer season but during the winter we recommend minus 25 degrees for the trekking. Himalayan Adventure can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.

Fleece jacket:

You need to have good quality fleece jacket at least 2 synthetic jacket or pullovers are a great alternative to fleece because they are lighter and more compressible and gives you enough warmth during the trekking.

Down jacket:

Down jacket is compulsory and recommends you to bring the warm enough so can keep you warm during the  Trek.

Socks:

You need to have at least 5 pairs of thick socks during the spring & autumn but winter and monsoon need at list 7 pairs of socks for this trekking.

Lightweight/ warm insulated pants:

You need to have at least 3 pairs of lightweight trekking pants like Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms, Nylon hiking shorts, Softshell and hardshell trekking pants, Water/windproof trousers, and Casual pants so we can use as the weather.

Short-sleeved shirts:

You need to have 3 ice-breaker merino wool to keep you warm from the cold or synthetic shirts and if you are not allergic to wool products, merino wool is the ideal for Island Peak Climbing. Himalayan Adventure also provides the 1 company T-shirt as a souvenir.

Long-sleeved shirts:

You need to have at least three shirts.

Underwear:

You need to have few pairs of underwear and this can be as much as you need as there are no washing facilities every day on Mera Peak Climbing so, we highly recommend you to have enough pair of underwear.

Waterproof jacket:

You need at least one waterproof jacket for the rain/snow and wind for the Island Peak Climbing and waterproof pants may be on option.

Head and face gear:

Sun Hat or cap during the day time, Woolen Hat for morning & Evening and Polarized sunglasses are compulsory.

Hand gear:

You need warm gloves.

Traveling supplies:

Adapter Plug for Charging the Camera and Mobile, Camera belt, Passport belt ( nice to have), Swiss army knife (option), Flashlight, Headlamp, Water bottle, Extra camera battery, Hand sanitizer, Alarm clock, Hiking poles (optional ) and Binoculars (optional).

Toiletries:

Razor, razor blades, shaving cream, aftershave toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, sunscreen, toilet paper, small towel, and period pads (for women).

Medication:

First Aid Medical Kit box (can be purchased in Thamel Kathmandu), Altitude Medicines (Diamox), Tylenol, aspirin, ibuprofen, Anti-diarrheic, Powerful antibiotics, and Nasal Spray or Drops.

Note: Extra personal equipment for climbing will be provided at the Base camp.

• Not wheelchair accessible

• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

• Not stroller accessible

• Not suitable for pets

• No public transportation nearby

• Infants must not sit on laps

• Infant seats unavailable

• We do Pickup and drop from Kathmandu Airport.

• Passport required