There is no trekking gear available in Bhutan. You must bring all your equipment with you.

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST FOR ALL TREKS

Footwear
- Trekking or running shoes
- Camp shoes or Thongs
- Socks - polypropylene

Clothing
- Down or fiber-filled jacket
- Jumper or pile jacket
- Hiking shorts [men] or skirt [optional]
- Waterproof jacket, poncho or umbrella
- Hiking pants
- T-shirts or blouses
- Underwear
- Sunhat Swimwear [optional]

Other Equipment
- Rucksack
- Sleeping bag
- Water bottle
- Torch [flashlight], batteries & bulbs

Miscellaneous Items
- Toilet articles
- Toilet paper and cigarette lighter
- Small knife
- Sun block [SPF 15 plus]
- Towel
- Laundry soap
- Medical and first-aid kit
- Pre-moistened towelettes
- Sewing kit
- Bandanna

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST FOR TREKS ABOVE 4000 METERS

Footwear
- Mountain trekking boots
- Socks, wool, to wear with boots
- Socks, light cotton, for under wool socks
- Down booties [optional]

Clothing
- Insulated pants
- Nylon windbreaker
- Nylon wind pants
- Long underwear
- Woolen hat [or balaclava]
- Gloves
- Long gaiters

Miscellaneous Items
- Goggles or sun glasses
- Sun block for lips

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND TOYS

Miscellaneous Items
- Binoculars
- Books for reading while waiting for planes
- Duffel bag with padlock, some stuff sacks and lot of plastic bags
- A small duffel bag or suitcase to leave your city clothes in is also useful

Photography Equipment
- Camera and lenses
- Lens cleaning equipment
- Film [20 rolls]

Toys and Navigation Aids
- Global positioning system
- An altimeter is particularly useful
- Thermometer
- Compass

Provided for you
- A guide
- Cooks with helpers
- Horses / Yaks
- Tents
- Mattresses
- Meals
- Trekking accessories

Note: A load of 25 kg is allowed.