Proper gear ensures safety and comfort on your Nepal adventure. Needs vary by altitude, season, and trip type. Brotherhood Adventure also offers gear rentals for big items like sleeping bags and down jackets.

Trekking Essentials

Clothing

• Base layers: Moisture-wicking tops/bottoms (avoid cotton)

• Mid layers: Fleece or insulated vest

• Outer layers: Waterproof shell jacket & pants + warm down jacket

• Pants: Lightweight trekking pants + shell pants

• Socks/Underwear: 4–6 pairs moisture-wicking underwear & liner socks, 3–4 warm wool socks

• Headwear: Sun hat, warm beanie, neck gaiter/buff

• Gloves: Light liner gloves + warm insulated/windproof gloves

Footwear

• Waterproof hiking boots (broken-in, with ankle support)

• Camp shoes (sandals/trainers)

• Gaiters (snow/rain protection)

Bags & Packs

• Duffel bag (70–90L) for porter

• Daypack (25–35L) for essentials

• Rain covers

Accessories & Personal Items

• Sleeping bag (4-season, -10°C)

• Trekking poles

• Water bottles/bladder (2L+)

• Headlamp + spare batteries

• Sunglasses (UV protection)

• Sunscreen & lip balm (SPF)

• Toiletries & personal hygiene items

• First-aid kit + altitude meds (Diamox)

• Water purification tablets/filter

Additional Gear for High-Altitude Expeditions (Climbing)

Technical Equipment

• Mountaineering boots (double-layer, crampon compatible)

• Crampons & ice axe

• Harness, helmet, carabiners, ascender/jumar, belay/descender

• Prusik cords & slings

Specialized Clothing

• Expedition down jacket & trousers

• High-altitude gloves/mittens (multi-layer)

• Ski goggles

Other Gear

• Extreme-cold sleeping bag (-20°C or lower)

• Climbing backpack (40–60L, gear loops)

• Avalanche transceiver, snow shovel, ropes (agency provides main ropes)