Trekking Hiking Gear Checklist for the 2023 Everest One Skydiving Expedition
Don’t Panic
We can find anything you forget / do not have in Kathmandu, Lukla or even Namche! Kathmandu has very affordable options that will last one trek, as well as all the high end brand shops that should last a few treks / a lifetime. We’ve spent countless days shopping around Thamel and can’t wait to point you in the right direction.
The neverending Exotic Boogie Luggage Story
Pretty excited to announce that we have new creative twists regarding lugagge this time around, including helicopter delivery, porters (bags that walk themselves!) and more!
When you get to Nepal, you’ll have to repack your luggage into 4 bags, that you will have access to at different times of the trip. We will provide you with as many luggage tags as you need. Yes, the Icehopp Luggage Tags are back.
- Bag 1: International Bags / Suitcases The big hard-shell suitcase you flew in with, any gear or items you don’t need up the mountain, will stay at our hotel in Kathmandu until the last day of your trip. There is no way to fit those in the helicopters, and have porters carry them, they have to stay behind.
- Bag 2: Daypack A lightweight bag that you will carry with you at all times. Water for the day, jacket, snacks, medication, camera…
- Bag 3: Porter carried Duffel Bag (provided) We will provide you with a trekking duffel bag (50-60L) that you will store all items you need on a daily basis (clothes, toileteries, journal). You only have access to this bag in the evening, and morning, as a porter will take it to the next stepover for the night.
- Bag 4: Skydive Gear Bag This bag shall have all the gear (rig, helmets etc…) that is needed for skydiving only. We will send this up the mountain on a heli sling load, alongside the HALO gear, Oxygen Bottles etc… You will only have access to this bag at our dropzone.
We’ll now look at what gear to include in all bags.
Bag 2: Daypack
Less is more! We recommend a small daypack such as the Osprey Hikelite 18 or the Camelbak M.U.L.E Pro You can off course choose to bring any size daypack, since you’re carrying it! Go through the list below, and decide what amount of gear is right for you!
Namastehydrated
- Water Your choice to use a “Camelback” / Water Reservoir system or Water Bottles. Tap Water is not safe to drink in Nepal, so you can either go the “chemical” approach (purification tablets) or the Lifestraw (some kind of filtration system) approach. Osprey Water Reservoir LifeStraw Filtering Water BottleCamelBak Reservoir Filter Kit Filtered by LifeStraw Thanks Hatz! Water Purification Tablets Example
- Electrolyte Tablets here
- Any Prescription Medication
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses (Polarized is best)
- Hat / Beanie
- Gloves (probably lighter than your jump gloves!)
- Down jacket (usually in the daypack or strapped on to it while walking in between stops) here
- Rain Jacket (to wear on top of the down jacket when it rains) here
- Rain Pants here (simple outer shell) Depending how much you invested in trekking pants, rain pants could be unnecessary
- A change of dry clothes such as a t-shirt (Optional)
- Lipbalm
- Buff (provided in goodie bag)
- Winter Buff or Scarf (Protect your neck from the mountain wind chill)
- Snacks Trail Mix, your favorite Energy Bar, we will provide all kinds of local snacks, but you only know your favorite treat!
- Trekking Poles (optional) Some people swear by them, find out if it’s right for you! Extension People, this is definitely recommended.
- Battery Pack to keep your phone and camera charged.
- Phone Charger
- Any other camera
- A first Aid Kit (All staff carry one as well)
Bag 3: Duffel Bag / General Trekking Gear
Dress in Layers! This allows you to adapt to the changing environment throughout the day! Practical gear prepared for playing outside starts with a high-quality base layer. To control body temperature, wick away moisture, and keep you at ease. Stay away from Cotton! It never dries. All kind of technical fabrics exist (Uniqlo’s Heatech for example), but Merino wool is king!
- Merino Base Layer (Short Sleeve)
- Merino Base Layer (Long Sleeve) here
- Merino Base Layer (Trousers) here
- Merino Wool Bra here Multiple sets of Base Layer could make sense. We cannot do laundry on the trail!
- Trekking Pants here Lightweight, breathable, yet weather proof, make sure you are confortable in them! Some can transform into shorts
- Dri-fit style T-Shirt / Middle Layer here
- Dri-fit style T-Shirt / Middle Layer Longsleeve Non cotton T-shirts to wear on top of your base layer, that’s not as tight as your base layer.
- Thermal Middle Layer here Many styles available. More insulation than a t-shirt, but not as thick as your down jacket.
- Small Down Jacket here
- Winter / Ski Gloves
- Winter / Ski socks (multiple pairs! They can get wet)
- Hiking Boots (aka with ankle support) here Ankle support, weatherproof (walking in snow likely)
- Another pair of shoes to wear while not hiking / in the evening. Can take the form of flip-flops/sandals or cozy “Après Ski” here
- Backup Sunglasses (Polarized recommended)
- Headlamp (no street lights at night) here
- Full Toileteries bag Hot Shower opportunities in Namche at the Khumbu Lodge!
- Deodorant (Optional)
- Travel Towel (Optional) here Most places will provide it, but those always come handy at some point.
- A sleeping Liner (Optional) here This can be more convenient than a sleeping bag, yet gives you that extra warmth on top of the bedding provided by the lodges.
- A sleeping bag (Optional) Some people like to bring one, albeit blankets are provided. As we go higher up the mountain during the extension, having your own sleeping stuff makes your nights more consistent.
- An Eye Mask for sleeping / Ear Plugs, Beanie to keep your head warm. (Optional)
Bag 4: Skydive
This has its own article here
Don’t bring up the mountain
- Your laptop They’re not happy up there, (too cold), Power can be limited, Wifi is slow.
- Your Drone Nepal will confiscate, fine you $15’000 and jail you. Many checkpoints and patrols. No need to try.