Adventure Travel Packing List

Before you can decide what to pack on your adventure travel trip, you need to determine two things:

1)   Who is actually carrying the gear?

• If your trip is Sherpa / Mule supported, see the Sherpa-Supported Adventure Travel Packing List below.
• If you will be carrying your gear, see the Backpacking Packing List.

2)   What will the climate be like?

• Base your clothing and weather protection choices on the anticipated climate and be prepared for unexpected weather.
• To understand how to modify your packing list for certain weather conditions, see Tips and Picks for Clothing and Footwear.

Sherpa-Supported Adventure Travel

If your trip involves Sherpas (aka Porters) or mules or another means of carrying the bulk of your gear for you, you will most likely pack different luggage and you will be able to carry more weight (although keep in mind your airline’s and guide agency’s weight restrictions).

Many of the items you will need might be available from your guide agency. Operators usually provide tents and ground cloths as part of the included price, however you can often rent sleeping bags, sleeping pads and trekking poles for an additional price. Check with the guide agency.

This is a comprehensive list of everything you might need or want on your Sherpa-Supported Adventure Travel Trip.   Depending on the specifics of your trip and/or your preferences, you may exclude some of these items or may include others not listed here.  You will want to limit the load to those items necessary to keep you safe, dry and comfortable.

[Optional Items / Varies by Trip Type]

*May be provided by your travel operator or guide agency – check with them 

 

Accessories , Clothing & Footwear

Hiking shoes or boots Sandals or other sneakers for camp use Socks Underwear Baselayers Insulation layers Rain shell Wind shell

Waterproof pants Gloves or mittens Sun-shielding hat Rain hat Fleece or wool hat Bandana or buff Sunglasses [Swimsuit]

See Bold Betties’ Tips for Accessories, Clothing & Footwear here

 

Travel Gear

Cell phone and extra battery or charging station Water bottle or hydration bladder Headlamp or flashlight Extra batteries Electrical adapters / converter Knife or multi-tool Camera Memory cards and batteries Quick dry travel towel Tent* Sleeping bag* Sleeping pad* Sleeping bag liner or sleep sheet Travel pillow

Trekking poles* Pack rain cover for your daypack [Travel alarm clock] [Water disinfection system or tablets]* [GPS receiver] [Binoculars] [Umbrella] [Book / magazines] [Playing cards] [Field guides or relevant guidebooks] [Language phrasebook] [iPod or other music player and headphones] [Journal or sketchbook with pens]

 

 

Luggage

Large, soft-sided duffel bag Daypack Dry bag (for wet clothes) Internal organizers and/or stuff sacks Stuff sack or separate bag for dirty laundry

TSA Approved luggage locks Luggage tags (2 per bag) [Resealable plastic bags] [Neck pouch (for passport, credit cards and money)] [Money belt]

 

 

Personal Items

Sunscreen Lip balm Insect repellant Hand sanitizer / Hand wipes Spare eyeglasses or contact lenses First-aid kit* Prescription medications Toiletry kit Toothbrush

Cosmetics Brush and/or comb Moleskins Baby wipes [Sleep aids (eyeshades, ear plugs)] [Tissue or toilet paper]* [Alcohol or antiseptic wipes] [Skin lotion]

 

 

Travel Documents

Passport Photocopy of picture page of passport Entry visa (or required paperwork) Other photo ID Destination’s local currency Enough cash for tipping your sherpas and guides

List of key phone numbers and/or addresses [International health card with immunizations] Hotel confirmation and details Operator details Trip itinerary Flight confirmation and details

 

 

 

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