Trekking Gear Checklist

Moisture-wicking base layers (2-3 sets) ESSENTIAL Fleece or insulated mid-layer ESSENTIAL Waterproof/windproof shell jacket ESSENTIAL Waterproof overpants ESSENTIAL Down jacket or puffy vest (camp/evening) ESSENTIAL Trekking pants (2 pairs, quick-dry) ESSENTIAL Shorts or convertible pants Long-sleeve sun shirts (UV protection) ESSENTIAL Warm hat / beanie ESSENTIAL Sun hat or cap with brim ESSENTIAL Buff or neck gaiter ESSENTIAL Liner gloves + insulated gloves ESSENTIAL Hiking socks (merino wool, 4-5 pairs) ESSENTIAL Camp socks / sleep socks (2 pairs) ESSENTIAL Underwear (synthetic or merino, 5-6 sets) ESSENTIAL

Broken-in hiking boots (waterproof, ankle support) ESSENTIAL Camp shoes / sandals / crocs ESSENTIAL Gaiters (for snow/mud/scree)

Daypack (30-40L, to carry daily items on trail) ESSENTIAL Duffel bag or large pack (for porters/horses, max 15kg) ESSENTIAL Sleeping bag liner (silk or cotton) ESSENTIAL Trekking poles (collapsible) ESSENTIAL Headlamp with extra batteries ESSENTIAL Water bottles (2x 1L, BPA-free) ESSENTIAL Hydration bladder (optional, 2-3L) Dry bags or stuff sacks (for organization) ESSENTIAL Sunglasses (UV400, category 3-4) ESSENTIAL

Sunscreen SPF50+ (face, lips, hands) ESSENTIAL Personal medications + altitude sickness pills (Diamox) ESSENTIAL Blister treatment (moleskin, compeed) ESSENTIAL Hand sanitizer ESSENTIAL Toilet paper + ziplock bags (pack out waste) ESSENTIAL Personal first-aid kit (band-aids, painkillers, antihistamines) ESSENTIAL Insect repellent Water purification tablets (backup) Electrolyte powder/tablets

Passport (valid 6+ months beyond trip) ESSENTIAL China visa ESSENTIAL Travel insurance documents ESSENTIAL Copies of all documents (digital + paper) ESSENTIAL Power bank (10,000-20,000mAh) ESSENTIAL Universal adapter (China uses Type A/C/I) ESSENTIAL Camera + extra memory cards Phone + offline maps downloaded ESSENTIAL E-reader or book (for camp evenings)