Equipment list - Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Via the link below, you can see our trip to Annapurna Base Camp. The trek is challenging and an absolutely fantastic experience.

Group of trekkers with backpacks walking through golden grassland in Nepal's Annapurna valley, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and blue sky.

Annapurna Base Camp, 16 days

16 Days

Dramatic mountain landscape in the Annapurna region showing snow-capped peaks, rocky terrain with orange-brown slopes, and blue sky with clouds.

What to bring for Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Below is an equipment list for the trek to Annapurna Base Camp. The equipment list is a guideline and has been made after many years of experience of trekking in Nepal.

Large backpack or bag to transport your luggage on your flight to Kathmandu
Day-pack (about 30-40 liters). Must be comfortable to wear
Hiking boots with good ankle support and a solid sole (eg. Vibram)
Trekking poles (optional). Telescope is the most practical
Warm sleeping bag with a comfort temperature of minus 6-8 ° C
Fleece inner bag. Increases the comfort temperature of your sleeping bag
Walking shoes or running shoes
Thin sleeping bag liner (we recommend silk)
Wind and waterproof jacket. Goretex or similar
Down jacket
Warm fleece jacket
Trekking Pants
Shorts
Light clothes for Kathmandu
Trekking jerseys / shirts
Sandals
Thermal underwear. Two sets. Wool and polypro
T-Shirts
Underwear
Liner sock
Trekking socks. Wool with a mix of synthetic
Warm hat
Sun hat or cap
Thin gloves
Thick warm mittens or ski gloves
Turtleneck or light scarf
Good sunglasses that fit closely to the eyes, so that no light enters from the side
Water bottle (Approximately 1 liters)
Headlamp
Sunscreen with high protection
Lip balm with sun protection
Alcogel for hand disinfection
Toiletries
Small towel
Pocket knife
Personal first aid kit with painkillers, band aids, disinfectant, etc.
Camera and battery charger, spare battery. Large memory card
Paperback book
Diary / notebook
Passport, money and travel documents
5 passport photos (for visa, trekking permits, TIM card)
50 US$ cash for 30-day visa upon arrival
Powerbank

Packing for the trek

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.

Line of pack animals carrying red gas cylinders on stone steps along the Annapurna Base Camp trekking trail in misty mountain terrain.

Consider the following when you pack

In Kathmandu, it is typically 28-30 degrees during the day, and a little chilly in the evening.
In the mountains the temperature varies a lot during the day. At high altitudes it is cold in the morning when you start walking, but it could easily be 20 ° C at noon. When the sun sets the temperature drops dramatically and it may get down to minus 5 ° C at night. Clothes for hot weather is just as important as for cold weather.
We highly recommend dressing in layer-by-layer. Woollen or other thermal underwear, with a T-shirt (not cotton) or shirt on top. A fleece or woolen sweater as the warm layer and then a windproof shell jacket on the outside.
On arrival in Kathmandu you will get a large equipment bag in good quality. It is convenient to pack your belongings in plastic bags, to keep your stuff waterproof and it will be easier to maintain order in your bag.
If you are unsure about the clothes and equipment you need to bring, you can always contact us and enquire about clothing and gear.

Colorful Tibetan prayer flags strung across rocky terrain at Annapurna Base Camp with snow-capped mountains and hikers in background.

Hiking boots

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.

Aerial view of multiple waterfalls cascading over moss-covered rocks in the Annapurna region, with white rushing water and green vegetation.

Sleeping bag

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.

Pack animals carrying supplies on a mountain trail in Nepal's Annapurna region, with snow-capped peaks visible in the distance.

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