Nepal Three Passes Trek Gear List

Using all I learned last year on my first journey to the Himalayas and up to Everest Base Camp, I have carefully crafted the following gear list detailing everything to go with me on my attempt at completing Nepal’s Three Passes Trek.

Much of what’s coming with me this time around is the gear that came on my trip to Everest Base Camp, but I have made some additions, subtractions, and substitutions from my previous gear list.

The one thing that has taken some deliberation this time around is whether I want to bring micro-spikes with me to assist on the potentially icy passes. Honestly, I still haven’t made up my mind, but I will be sure to update this when I return to let you know what ended up being necessary. Update: I brought microspikes.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions (I’m always looking to try new things), leave a comment and let me know!

Notes on Gear

• You do not have to bring a shelter on the Three Passes Trek. There are plenty of tea houses to stay at along the way, and even if they are full, you will (usually) be given a spot to sleep on the ground in one of the common areas. That said, if you do bring a shelter, I recommend the SlingFin Crossbow 2.

• Blankets are generally available inside tea houses, so some trekkers opt to bring lighter sleeping bags with temperature ratings of as high as 32°F/0°C. However, you will be guaranteed to be a lot more comfortable (and have to deal less with potentially dirty blankets) if you bring yourself a warm sleeping bag to begin with. I recommend the Western Mountaineering Kodiak GWS.

• As is the case with blankets, beds/mattresses are generally provided when you stay inside of a tea house. This means there is not necessarily a need to bring a sleeping pad. However, if you are a fan of sleeping pads, want more options as far as where to sleep, or don’t like to be caught unprepared, bringing one can be advised. I recommend the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT.

Am I doing anything wrong? Did I miss anything? Do you have any suggestions?

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