» What are the required equipments for peak climbing and where can I buy?
Some of the required essential equipment for peak climbing in Nepal are:
a. Navigation
Map (with protective case)
Compass
GPS (optional)
b. Sun protection
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Sunglasses, goggles or glacier glasses
c. Insulation
Jacket, vest, pants, gloves, hat (see Clothing)
d. Illumination
Headlamp or flashlight (plus spare)
Extra batteries (kept near the body when cold)
e. First-aid supplies
First-aid kit (see our First-Aid Checklist)
f. Fire
Matches or lighter
Waterproof container
Firestarter (for emergency survival fire)
g. Repair kit and tools
Knife or multitool
Duct tape or other repair items
h. Nutrition
Extra day's supply of food
i. Hydration
Water bottles or hydration system (insulated)
Water treatment system
j. Emergency shelter
Tent, tarp, bivy or reflective blanket
Equipment Options
Hardware quantities depend on the route.
Rope (dry preferred)
Helmet
Harness (with adjustable leg loops)
Boots (crampon-compatible)
Crampons
Ice axe (with leash)
Belay/rappel device
Pulley
Climbing pack
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Locking carabineer(s)
Nonlocking carabineers
Runners—singles and doubles
Prusik cords
Hand protection (athletic tape, gloves)
Signalling mirror
Crevasse rescue gear
Avalanche transceiver
Shovel
Probe
k. For Technical or Mixed Routes
Nuts
Nut extraction tool
Hexes
Ice tools (with leashes)
Ice screws
l. Camming devices
Clothing
Wicking base layers (synthetic or wool)
Fleece jacket or vest
Fleece pants
Insulating jacket (down or polyfill)
Insulating hat, cap, balaclava or headband
Sun-shielding hat or cap
Socks (synthetic or wool) plus spares
Gloves or mittens
Gaiters
Rain jacket with hood (or soft shell)
Waterproof pants or bibs
Bandana or Buff (neck or face gaiter)
m. Personal Items
Multifunction watch
Two-way radios
Cell phone in a protective container
Camera
Binoculars
Quick-dry towel
Lunch; energy food/gels/chews
Toilet paper
Sanitation trowel
Insulated sit pad
Handwarmer pockets
Permits
All the above-listed items could either be brought by your own or you can buy it or hire it in Nepal. Nepal Mountain Trekkers will provide you with the service of buying and hiring the equipment.