What’s in my bag?
Need help packing? Let’s talk about what’s still in my bag after trekking for three months in Nepal.
The mountains are calling, and for better or worse, you’ve booked a trip to Nepal. Then comes the big question:
But what do I bring?
Packing for a place I’d never been — for a type of trip I’ve never done — was extremely nerve-wracking. Looking back, I had the right idea, but I still packed all kinds of unnecessary nice-to-haves. Now, after four treks in three months, I think I’ve finally figured out a fairly light system which works for me while on the trail in Nepal.
I discuss clothing systems in a separate post, so I’ll stick to the gear in my bag here.
In this post, I discuss the following topics:
- Think like a trekker: what factors do I consider while selecting my gear?
- How big should my bag be?
- My packing list (including my sleep system, personal hygiene, hydration system, weather gear, and miscellaneous essentials)
- Where can you find your gear?
Take this as a reference and adapt it for your own adventure!
tl;dr: For the summary version of this, check out my packing list and read the conclusion.