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.

Lama Sanu / On the way to Kagbeni, Annapurna Conservation Area.

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.