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The complete Annapurna Base Camp packing list for 2026 — the 'big three', a full layering system, season-by-season gear, and what to rent in Pokhara…
By Travel Himalaya Nepal · Jun 5, 2026
The big three — broken-in waterproof boots, a −10°C sleeping bag and a waterproof shell — matter more than everything else. Pack a layering system , never cotton: days hit 20°C, base-camp nights drop below −10°C. Rent the bulky kit…
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Obsess over three items — together they affect your safety and comfort more than everything else combined. Waterproof, ankle-supporting and broken in . The descent is thousands of stone steps — new boots mean blisters. Three-season, rated to at least…
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Best overall
Merrell Moab 3 (low)
Wide enough for feet that swell over a fortnight and comfortable from day one — the sole is soft, so it is the wrong shoe the moment you carry your own heavy pack.
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Wide enough for feet that swell over a fortnight and comfortable from day one — the sole is soft, so it is the wrong shoe the moment you carry your own heavy pack.
Not for: You are carrying 15 kg yourself, or you have rolled an ankle before. Take the boot.
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You stay warm by trapping air in layers you add or shed as you climb. The one rule: no cotton — it holds sweat and chills you. Base: merino or synthetic thermals, two sets. Mid: a 200-weight fleece or light down sweater. Insulation: a packable down jacket for…
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2 base-layer tops & bottoms 1 fleece / soft-shell mid layer 1 packable down jacket Waterproof shell jacket + over-trousers 2—3 quick-dry trekking tops 2 trekking trousers (zip-offs are ideal) Warm hat, sun hat, buff/neck gaiter
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Broken-in waterproof boots 4—5 pairs merino trekking socks + 1 for sleeping Camp shoes/sandals for teahouses Gaiters (spring snow / monsoon mud)
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Liner + insulated gloves Category 3—4 sunglasses (snow glare) SPF 50+ sunscreen & lip balm Headlamp + spare batteries
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50—60 L duffel (porter carries) + rain cover 20—30 L daypack −10°C sleeping bag + silk liner Dry-bags for valuables
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Passport + 2 photos Insurance certificate (4,500 m + heli evac) ACAP permit & TIMS card — see our Annapurna permits guide (we arrange both) Nepali rupees — no ATMs above Pokhara
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First-aid: blister plasters, painkillers, rehydration salts, personal meds Altitude advice — read preventing altitude sickness Water purification + 2 L bottles/bladder Quick-dry towel, biodegradable soap, sanitiser, wipes
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Power bank (charging is paid & slow up high) Phone/camera + universal adapter Trekking poles — your knees will thank you Electrolytes, snacks, a book for teahouse evenings Your travel insurance must cover trekking to 4,500 m and helicopter evacuation…
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Your core kit stays the same; just tune the warm layers. For timing, see the best time to trek in Nepal .
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