The following checklist is to be used as a guide only and is not intended to be a complete packing list. Any other items that you wish to pack are at your own discretion however you should attempt to comply with the suggested luggage weight limit.

Travel documents: passport, visas, travel insurance certificate, air tickets, Intrepid voucher
Health requirements arranged

Money: traveller's cheques/cash/credit card and money pouch

Day pack: to carry your personal needs during the day

First aid kit
Medication/prescriptions (it is a good idea to have a doctors letter if you are carrying a large amount of medication), travel sickness tablets if required
Prescription glasses and contact lens solution if required
Torch/flashlight,Travel plug/international adapter
Insect repellent,Swimming costume
Refillable water bottle and water purification method
Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
Lightweight travel towel,Ear plugs/eye mask
Comfortable walking shoes,Local language phrase book
Camera, film and/or memory cards with spare batteries
Personal audio player with spare batteries
Raincoat/umbrella,Waterproof jacket
Warm clothes in the winter months (Oct to April) including thermal underwear, a fleece jacket, warm hat and gloves
Lightweight warm clothes for evenings through the rest of the year
Light clothing is needed for day time with a sweater and warm jacket for the evenings from November to March
Neutral coloured clothing is recommended for visiting the jungle
Pants/long trousers are recommended for elephant riding
Binoculars add greatly to your enjoyment for bird and wildlife viewing
Personal hygiene products such as tampons can be bought locally, but your choice may be limited

Recommended to bring for the trek:
4 season sleeping bag (Oct-Feb) - this can be hired locally
Several pairs wool blend and thin cotton socks. Bring extra during winter months (Dec-Feb)

Hiking boots
Running/tennis shoes or sandals, for wearing around tea houses or camps
Waterproof, thigh-length jacket of GoreTex or similar material
Wool jumper / sweater / fleece. Lightweight during summer, 1 heavyweight or 2 lightweights during winter months. Down jackets are great in winter.
Pants: lightweight long trousers, a pair of long shorts, tracksuit pants to wear around tea houses or camps. Warmer trousers during winter months. Jeans are not suitable.
T-shirts/shirts: 2 or 3 short sleeved, 1 long sleeved to protect you from the sun
Hat: Sun hat or cap for day wear. Wool hat or beanie covering the ears during the winter months
Water proof gloves
Thermal underwear as they are light and easily washable
A sarong is also useful while bathing - can be bought cheaply in Nepal
Biodegradable soap,Basic toiletries,Hygienic hand wipes
Penknife, Swiss Army style,Lip balm
Plastic/waterproof bags to use as rubbish bag while trekking & to keep clothing dry
High energy foods such as nuts and chocolate
Waterproof pack cover
Different Kit list are recommended according to types of trip with Peaks and Paddles. Please see deatail trip itenenary for the relevant kit list.