Annapurna Circuit Packing List

# Annapurna Circuit Packing List

The Annapurna Circuit crosses the 5,416m Thorong La pass. It has more climate zones than any Nepal trek — from subtropical valleys to high alpine desert. Pack in layers.

## Clothing

– Merino base layer
– Fleece mid layer
– 800-fill down jacket (for Thorong Phedi and the pass) — **rent in Pokhara**
– Waterproof shell (Annapurna sees rain) — **rent**
– Trekking trousers x2 (one quick-dry)
– Beanie + sun hat — **rent set**
– Gloves — **rent**

## Sleeping & Backpack

– Sleeping bag -10°C — **rent**
– 90L duffel (porter bag) — **rent**
– 25L daypack — **rent**

## Accessories

– Trekking poles (essential for the Thorong La descent) — **rent**
– Headlamp — **rent**
– Cat 4 sunglasses — **rent**
– Water filter — **rent**
– First aid kit — **rent**
– Sunscreen, lip balm, power bank

## The Easy Way

Rent the **complete Annapurna Circuit gear package** and have it delivered to your Pokhara or Kathmandu hotel.