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Hiking without a Guide or Porter, taking only the things you absolutely need, and it all fits in a 40L bag, under 9kg.

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💵 ESSENTIALS

• [ ] Passport
• [ ] Cash (enough for entire trek)
• [ ] Debit/credit card (can use occasionally or for booking flight)

🎒EQUIPMENT

• [ ] Hiking bag (35-40L)
• [ ] Bag rain cover
• [ ] Collapsible day pack (for day treks)
• [ ] Trekking poles (optional)
• [ ] Map (buy in Kathmandu)
• [ ] Padlock
• [ ] Toilet paper roll (remove cardboard)
• [ ] Mini towel
• [ ] Headtorch with fresh batteries
• [ ] Water filtration (bottle/bladder)

🥾CLOTHING

• [ ] Hiking pants
• [ ] Fleece jumper
• [ ] Puffer