Trekking Kit and Equipment Check List
A crucial factor when compiling your kit list is weight. Porters may carry  15kg for each of two trekkers. This is also the baggage allowance allowed on small planes that fly to mountain airports. Kit should be carried in a soft (waterproof) duffle bag. In addition, you should carry a day pack with no more than 3-5kg: warm or waterproof gear, water, camera, hat and sunscreen (torch, book?). Don’t expect to be able to wash or dry cloths each day. Wear what you have on again: as everyone else does! Lodges with balconies or flat roofs all have washing lines: Include a few pegs. Use layers of clothing to add warmth – with an outer windproof/waterproof top.
Leave kit not required on the trek in a sealed bag in the storage room at your (any) hotel.
Clothes
Additional Items
Kit is best packed in quiet plastic bags inside the duffle bag to ensure dryness (bring spare bags).
Short treks need less clothing; not less warmth!
Nepalese dress codes and etiquette
Nepali people are conservative in dress and it is frowned upon to show an excess of skin (and especially nudity; never plunge nude into a river). An excess of affection in public is also frowned upon.
Always wear a top and refrain from short shorts.
When visiting temples, monasteries and homes, wear long trousers or a skirt, shirt or blouse (with a scarf if it has shoulder straps) and remove your shoes before entering.
Cows are sacred to Hindus: so also remove leather belts and other leather items before entering a Hindu Temple (apply this to Buddhist temples as well.)
Don’t point the soles of your feet at a person or deity when sitting. It is disrespectful to pat a child (especially a young monk or nun) on the head. Speak calmly to others; raising your voice will only make matters worse. When giving or receiving money or a gift, use your right hand and touch that elbow with your left hand as a mark of respect. This courtesy is often extended to handing plates or cups...
Please do NOT encourage begging by giving pens, sweets, money etc. to children in villages. Rather give a donation to the village school.