Every kilo you carry up a mountain is a kilo you feel on day five. I’ve overpacked enough times to know what really matters. This is my list for teahouse treks in Nepal, with camera gear covered separately in my filming kit post.
Never leave without
- A warm sleeping bag — teahouse blankets aren’t enough higher up
- Down jacket, a fleece and a proper rain shell
- Broken-in boots and good socks
- Water purification tablets or a filter bottle
- Headtorch, power bank and a small first-aid kit
- Cash in small notes — ATMs disappear fast
What I stopped bringing
Extra outfits, heavy books, a second pair of shoes “just in case.” You will wear the same clothes for days, and nobody on the trail will mind.
