Take the guesswork out of packing by using any of the trekking gear list options below.
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Trekking Gear List
This comprehensive trekking gear list is designed for multi-day guided or supported treks where meals and accommodation are provided. For example the typical Everest Base Camp Trek. You can adjust as needed for single-day hikes or for >1 person.
It’s different from most other gear lists out there. Why? Because it calculates how much to take based on how long you’ll be trekking, and how long at high altitude.
Trekking Supplies Calculator
For a quick option to calculate basic trekking supplies like snacks, hygiene, pain relief, and hydration, meet Barry the TrekBot who’ll do it for you …
Summer Hiking Gear List
Winter Hiking Gear List
Tips for Packing
- get your critical items first e.g.
- items that need to be worn in or tested out such as your backpack, boots, hiking socks, raincoat, trekking poles
- things that need to be done well in advance e.g. passport, visa, vaccinations, tickets, travel insurance
- when flying, consider taking your hiking boots as carry-on luggage. That way if your luggage is lost or delayed at least you’ve got your worn-in boots with you. You can replace everything else.
- spare batteries usually need to be packed in your carry-on as most airlines will not allow them in check-in luggage
- weight limits – if you’re borrowing gear such as sleeping bags and down jackets from your trekking company, then don’t forget these will add a few extra kilos to your overall kit bag weight
How To Prepare For Your Trek
You can also read our page on how to prepare for your trek which covers gear, fitness and mental toughness. Also see our handy tools and calculators.
Happy trekking!
Disclaimer: These gear lists and calculators should be referenced as a general information source only and should be used solely at your own discretion, risk and liability. Please see our website terms of use for more detail.
