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Himalayan Gear & Equipment Guide

Essential checklists, alpine climbing hardware, and Kathmandu rental rates with dual NPR & USD pricing.

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800-Fill Goose Down Expedition Jacket
Apparel & InsulationEssential
750g

800-Fill Goose Down Expedition Jacket

Heavyweight sub-zero insulation jacket rated to -20°C. Essential for cold Himalayan nights and high pass crossings.

Purchase Price

NPR 24,000

~$180 USD

Daily Rental

NPR 350/day

~$2.6 USD/day

Everest Base Camp Trek
Annapurna Circuit
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Gore-Tex Waterproof Mountain Trekking Boots
FootwearEssential
1,150g (Pair)

Gore-Tex Waterproof Mountain Trekking Boots

Sturdy mid-to-high ankle trekking boots with Vibram outsoles and breathable waterproof Gore-Tex membrane.

Purchase Price

NPR 18,500

~$140 USD

Daily Rental

NPR 300/day

~$2.25 USD/day

All Multi-Day Treks
Rocky Moraines & High Passes
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Four-Season Down Sleeping Bag (-20°C / -4°F)
Sleeping & ShelterEssential
1,450g

Four-Season Down Sleeping Bag (-20°C / -4°F)

Rated to -20°C for sub-zero lodge bedrooms and alpine base camps. Delivers guaranteed warmth when mountain lodge blankets are scarce.

Purchase Price

NPR 22,000

~$165 USD

Daily Rental

NPR 300/day

~$2.25 USD/day

Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes
Annapurna Circuit & Thorong Phedi
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12-Point Mountain Crampons & Alpine Ice Axe
Technical ClimbingTechnical / Optional
1,350g (Combo)

12-Point Mountain Crampons & Alpine Ice Axe

Technical traction gear for glacial travel, icy high passes, and trekking peak summits.

Purchase Price

NPR 21,000

~$158 USD

Daily Rental

NPR 450/day

~$3.4 USD/day

Trekking Peaks (Island Peak, Mera, Lobuche)
High Pass Crossings (Cho La, Thorong La, Renjo La)
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Carbon Fiber Anti-Shock Trekking Poles
Trekking AccessoriesEssential
440g (Pair)

Carbon Fiber Anti-Shock Trekking Poles

Ultralight three-section folding poles that reduce knee joint impact by up to 25% on steep descents.

Purchase Price

NPR 6,500

~$49 USD

Daily Rental

NPR 150/day

~$1.15 USD/day

All Trekking Routes in Nepal
Steep Stone Stair descents (Poon Hill, Namche Hill)
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UV SteriPEN & Micro-Filtration Purifier
Health & SafetyEssential
220g

UV SteriPEN & Micro-Filtration Purifier

Destroys 99.9% of bacteria, protozoa, and viruses. Eliminates expensive bottled water and preserves fragile mountain environments.

Purchase Price

NPR 8,500

~$64 USD

Daily Rental

NPR 200/day

~$1.5 USD/day

All Nepal Treks & Expedition base camps
Eco-conscious trekking & plastic reduction
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Category 4 Polarized Glacier Sunglasses
Health & SafetyEssential
45g

Category 4 Polarized Glacier Sunglasses

Category 4 dark tint with leather side shields to prevent debilitating snow blindness above 4,000m.

Purchase Price

NPR 7,000

~$53 USD

Daily Rental

NPR 180/day

~$1.35 USD/day

Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar
Thorong La & Annapurna Sanctuary
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3-Layer Ripstop Waterproof Breathable Storm Shell
Apparel & InsulationEssential
480g

3-Layer Ripstop Waterproof Breathable Storm Shell

Windproof and 28,000mm waterproof outer armor for sudden mountain storms, downpours, and ridge gales.

Purchase Price

NPR 16,000

~$120 USD

Daily Rental

NPR 250/day

~$1.9 USD/day

Monsoon and shoulder season trekking
High pass crossings and ridgelines
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50+10L Ergonomic Internal-Frame Alpine Backpack
Packs & BagsEssential
1,600g

50+10L Ergonomic Internal-Frame Alpine Backpack

Ergonomic weight-distributing technical backpack with adjustable torso, ventilated back, and rain cover.

Purchase Price

NPR 14,000

~$105 USD

Daily Rental

NPR 250/day

~$1.9 USD/day

Multi-day self-supported and guided trekking
Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, and Manaslu circuits
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Himalayan Expedition Medical & Altitude Sickness Kit
Health & SafetyEssential
520g

Himalayan Expedition Medical & Altitude Sickness Kit

Fingertip pulse oximeter, Diamox, oral rehydration salts, water blister pads, and comprehensive mountain medications.

Purchase Price

NPR 7,500

~$56 USD

Daily Rental

NPR 150/day

~$1.15 USD/day

Any trek ascending over 3,000m (9,800ft)
Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Gokyo Ri
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UIAA Mountaineering Helmet & Alpine Sit Harness
Technical ClimbingTechnical / Optional
780g (Combo)

UIAA Mountaineering Helmet & Alpine Sit Harness

Lightweight impact-absorbing helmet and adjustable alpine climbing harness for fixed ropes, crevasse safety, and rockfall zones.

Purchase Price

NPR 19,000

~$143 USD

Daily Rental

NPR 400/day

~$3 USD/day

Island Peak (6,189m)
Mera Peak (6,476m)
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260gsm 100% Merino Wool Thermal Base Layer Set
Apparel & InsulationEssential
420g (Set)

260gsm 100% Merino Wool Thermal Base Layer Set

Naturally antimicrobial, non-itch pure merino wool top and long bottoms for round-the-clock temperature regulation.

Purchase Price

NPR 11,500

~$86 USD

Daily Rental

Buy Only (Personal Hygiene)

All Treks and Expeditions across Nepal
High altitude sleepwear in freezing tea houses
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