Equipments needed depends largely upon where, when and how one is trekking. The main emphasis while trekking on keeping warm and dry while still being lightweight. For lower altitude, Fleece Jackets are adequate, while at higher altitude down jackets are advisable. Waterproof, windproof jacket and pants, well broken-in footwear, head covering are also recommended. Good sleeping bags, sunglasses, drinking water bottle, torchlight, Sun block cream, toiletries, First aid kit are other item necessary.
Trekking equpiments are also available in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Namche Bazzar.
Health & Medicine in Trekking
Medication shops are few in trekking routes. Therefore, it is best to carry first aid kit and consult about the possible problem before hand. On the Everest Base camp route at pheriche and on the Annapurna circuit route at Manang, there are clinics operated be the Himalayan rescue association that specialize in treating trekkers health problems.
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