PACKING LIST FOR WINTER TREK

So you've booked the tickets and what's next? Just bear in mind that I'm no expert and this is purely from my experience with trekking/climbing during winter and especially going for higher altitude climbs. My partner and I have experimented with every trek that we go to since 2004 when we first embarked on Annapurna Base Camp(picture below). Ever since that adventure, we fell in love with the intensity, challenge each trek/climb brings. Ok so let's get into it.

Packing list

So from experience after each trek/climb, our packing list becomes so minimal because on most of our trekking trip(during winter), we hardly change our clothes. The most important factor was to keep ourselves dry and warm during the trip.

The other thing we decided on was to travel light on the equipments we bring along with us. Which means we only had my Iphone and a GoPro. The one item we felt helped us get through the rough stretch or to just chill after a long days walk that kept us sane is our Ultimate Ear Speaker(also known as UE Speaker). So here is the list, the ones in BOLD are the ones we packed with us.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTS

Photographic Gear - (Iphone XS Max + GoPro 7) Extra batteries x 3 (GoPro)

Camera & lenses

Lens cleaning equipment

Memory Card

Navigation Aids

GPS unit

Altimeter (my Protrek watch has all the functions which includes temperature, etc)

Thermometer

Binoculars

Small duffel bag (to leave behind in hotels before the trek/tours)

OTHER EQUIPMENT

Backpack or daypack

Sleeping bag (optional - check with your trek company if they provide)

Maps, compass & guidebook (optional)

Water bottle (I brought my YETI bottle is stainless steel, it keeps the water hot longer, much longer which you'll find useful in weather that could go down to -20 degrees celcius.)

Tupperware/Container (for packed food,etc)

Headlamp + batteries

GOALZERO lamp

GOALZERO Solar panel

GOALZERO Powerbank

Ultimate Ears Speakers

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Toiletries

Towel

Laundry soap

Toilet paper Lighter

Pre-moistened towelettes

Sunscreen (SPF 30+)

Small knife

Iodine, water purification tablets or filter

Medical & first-aid kit *

Duffel bag or Any Proper Trekking bags which will be carried by the Pack Animals

^ We've always believed in creating no waste/leave no trash behind when we're out in the wilderness so all our toilet paper, wet tissues are compostable. Our soap/shampoo are bars which doesn't contain much pollutant ingredients.

SNACKS

Nature's Bakery (Vegan,GF)

Chocolate (Vegan)

Tailwind Nutrition (Vegan, Dairy Free)

^ This is to fuel us in between meals and during the trek/climb

Organised mess

CLOTHING

Down- or fibre-filled jacket for cold seasons (winter treks)

Pile jacket or jumper (sweater)

Hiking shorts (for men) or skirt

Waterproof jacket, poncho or umbrella

Hiking pants (interchangeable to shorts)

T-shirts or blouses

Underwear

Sun hat (visor)

Camp shoes or thongs

Necessary Clothing For treks - stay in and above 4000m .

Thermal Long Inner wear

Wind and Water Proof Pants

Wind and Water Proof Jackets

Thermal / Fleece Jackets

Woolen hat (or balaclava)

Woolen / Thermal Gloves

Gaiters

Footwear

Water Proof trekking boots

Socks (wool) to wear with boots

Socks (light cotton) to wear under wool socks

Down booties (optional)

Goggles or sunglasses

Sunscreen/Lip Balm for lips

Oximeter

Ok so you must wondering how can all this fit into a backpack? I use a 65L backpack(carried at the back) + a smaller daypack(carried in the front). This is pretty much the packing list we use for our winter treks and of course everyone is different and there are preference, so play around with the list. You wouldn't know which is best until you've given it a go.

Safe travels & may the road ahead be filled with awesome adventures! 🤘🏼

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