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Sep 23rd, 2005, 12:54
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Location: Pune
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Annapurna Circuit and ABC - Clothing Advice please
hi, i am off to nepal for the above treks this october. i am planning to carry:
thermals 1 wicking full sleeve t-shirt 1 track pant 1 wicking trousers 1 shorts 2 full sleeve shirts 1 fleece jacket 1 windcheater 1 poncho 1 hat 1 balaclava gloves 3 pairs nylon socks, 2 woollen, and 2 cotton old cross trainers i medium sized backpack. i hope that will suffice. what do you think. anything i am missing out on. i dont have a sleeping bag. will not carrying one be ok. is it really essential? kindly reply. thx. |
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Sep 23rd, 2005, 19:50
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Fair and Lovely
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Europe
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Some lodges may have tired old blankets, but they generally expect you to bring your own sleeping bag. Not doing so would be foolish. You may also want to consider using better shoes, i.e., ones providing ankle support. |
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Sep 23rd, 2005, 19:52
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Maha Guru Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Bangalore
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What about stuff like batteries, torch light, first aid kit et all..carry them as well..they r important.
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Sep 23rd, 2005, 19:58
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: London
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you can't honestly be considering doing these treks in only an old pair of cross trainers??
how about boots? |
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Sep 24th, 2005, 03:14
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10 year Visa okee dokee
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Swannanoa NC usa
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You can rent what you need in Kathmandu if you don't want to bring a sleeping bag. But you do have to have one.
I haven't been there in a few years, but I imagine it hasn't changed. You used to be able to rent virtually anything in Thamel you needed for a trek. Previous posters are right about needing the other stuff. I can't say anything about footwear because when I trekked (Pokara to Gorapani) I wore $5 Bata trainers from Delhi! I had lightweight boots that I had broken in but once on the trek they hurt my feet. I had brought the $5 Batas just to have something to wear at night and they turned out to be my trekking shoes  . I made it there and back with no problem--kind of can't believe it now  |
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Sep 24th, 2005, 15:05
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A Trekker
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: INDIA
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have a nice trek. I have a plan to go to Annapurna circuit, coming April (looooong wait  ).But, I'm not getting sufficient leave from office  . So, I'm planning to fly back to Pokhra from Jomsom . I'm not sure, if "on the spot booking" for those flights are available or not. I have even posted this question on this forum. Our member SeentheLight has replied, but i'm still not sure if my plan will be feasible . I have a request for you: if possible, please get some info about those flights when you'll be at Jomsom. Thanks in advance. Happy Trekking  
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Sep 30th, 2005, 20:35
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Pune
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hi all. rather sorry to inform that i have had to call off my trip at the last moment.
thanks a lot for all the info. cheers. |
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