When you have the right equipment you don’t really need to bring a whole lot. So keeping the weight down to about 12-15 kgs on the trek wont be that difficult.
Via the link below, you can see our trip to Annapurna Base Camp. The trek is challenging and an absolutely fantastic experience.
For your journey to Kathmandu pack your belongings in a large backpack or soft bag that can withstand being thrown around in airports. It is also possible to travel with a suitcase. Keep weight to a minimum and make room for any purchases. The dress code in Nepal is very casual, even in the good hotels so you do not bring your "nice" clothes.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu you will received a large bag to transport your luggage on the trek. This bag is more convenient for the porters to carry. Keep the weight down to 12-15 kgs on the trek. One porter will be carrying two people’s luggage. Your backpack, bag or suitcase you have used on your journey to Kathmandu, you can store at the hotel in Kathmandu. It is convenient to leave some clean clothes behind in Kathmandu for when you return after the trek.
It is important that you have good footwear for the trek to Annapurna Base Camp. Hiking boots with a solid and profiled sole is a must. If you need to buy new boots, make sure you purchase them in a outdoor equipment store where you can get good advice from the staff. Make sure to break in your boots, before setting off on your journey, to avoid blisters. We recommend wearing two pairs of socks: A pair of thin socks liners and a pair of thick woolen trekking socks. With this combination you can avoid many blisters.
Although you will be staying in teahouses along the way, it is important to have a good warm sleeping bag, as the bedrooms are not heated. To get the best trekking experience, it is important that you sleep, and that you don’t freeze at night. If you add a fleece liner to your sleeping bag you will stay warmer. It's an easy and cheaper solution, rather than investing in a new sleeping bag, that may also be too hot at lower altitude.
