Footwear
1: Walking boots with suitable ankle support that have been worn-in prior to the trek, and which are waterproof
2: Trainer or casual shoes, for trekking and/or for traveling
3: Warm socks for colder areas
4: Gaiters, in case of rain or snow

Leg wear
1: Loose, casual trousers for trekking
2: Thermal leggings for colder areas
3: Long skirt for women as an alternative to trousers
4: Waterproof trousers

Body
1: Selection of T-shirts, and long sleeved shirts, preferably not cotton
2: Thermal shirt for colder areas
3: Warm shirt, possibly fleece, for colder areas
4: Fleece jacket or warm wool jumper
5: Windproof, waterproof outer shell garment for higher altitudes
6: Down jacket (optional for cold nights & mornings; can be hired in Kathmandu cheaply)

Head / Hands
1: Wool or fleece hat, or balaclava
2: Hat or cap for sun protection while trekking
3: Sunglasses or goggles
4: Warm gloves

Other items
1: Strong rucksack or large hold all to be carried by porters
2: Day sack to be carried personally
3: Plastic bags or stuff sacks to store/separate trekking gear inside your main bag
4: One liter water bottle
5: Personal first aid kit to include essential items
6: Sleeping bag, 4 season
7: Torch, ideally head torch
8: Camera and film! - For those not to be forgotten shots of the Himalaya
Toilet items and towel
9: Large handkerchief/bandana for neck

Optional items
1: Binoculars
2: Books (see Recommended Reading)
3: Altimeter
4: Compass
5: Playing cards / backgammon / chess set

Recommended Mountaineering Kit
In addition to the items mentioned above for trekking, the following is a list of the additional specialist items which are required for the trekking peaks.

Plastic or leather mountaineering boots, with gaiters & crampons that have been tested for a good fit.

Peak Climbing
1: fleece trousers
2: Additional mitts and gloves suitable for climbing
3: Ice axe, and ski poles (note - ice axe can be hired in Kathmandu)
4: Climbing harness
5: 2 x tape slings
6: 2 x screw gate karabiners
7: Descended/abseil device
8: Ascender