What to Pack for Mera Peak Climbing I Full Gear List

Overview

Mera peak (alt. 6476 m) from sea level is located in the hinkhu valley , southeast of Lukla. Mera peak is one of the most beautiful, less technical and more rewarding trekking peak climbs in Nepal. It is famous among the adventure lovers. To climb mera peak you have to be well prepared physically and mentally, and you have to know about what to pack for mera peak climbing. Success to mera peak climb packing is most important. If you have a correct gears well pack all necessary things for this trip your expedition will be more memorable and success. On the other hand, there will be fewer opportunities to summit if you are ill-prepared and do not know what to pack for the Mera Peak climb. Therefore, packing the appropriate gear and documents is always essential to reaching the summit without any problems during the entire trip.

Mera peak climb is less technical, which means you don’t have to be very knowledgeable about climbing skills, but as it is a mountain, some parts of the routes still demand technical climbing. Preparing well and better packing the right climbing and trekking gears will give you a smoother journey to reach the top of Mera peak with less stress and more joyful adventure. We’ve included a packing list with advice based on previous experience. Please read the entire blog post regarding the necessary gear for the climb of Mera Peak. Potential travelers who intend to visit Mera Peak but are unsure of what to bring will find this useful.

Travel documents and Essentials:

Travel documents are very important to have with you, like your passport with some extra photocopies. Before the trip starts from your home, you have to check it clearly, like you need your passport validation for a minimum of 6 months from your travel date. You also need trekking and climbing permits, good high-altitude coverage insurance, and tickets for flights to Kathmandu and Lukla, among other things.

Passport: your passport should be valid for 6 months from your travel date. Before your trip begins, please check your passport because if it expires, you might not be able to travel or obtain climbing permits.
Travel insurance: In case any emergency happens during the trip like unpredictable weather, or any underestimated situation comes up during the trip you will have an alternative option like hiring a helicopter or reserving the jeep, and you can claim all your emergency expenses through your insurance company.
Climbing and Trekking Permits: You must purchase two permits in order to climb Mera Peak. One is for Makalu Barun National Park, and the other is for Mera Mera Climbing Permits. The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) office in Kathmandu is where you must apply for climbing permits. However, you cannot obtain permits on your own; instead, you must apply through a local associate legal travel company, like Nature Explore Trek. Additionally, national permits for Makalu Barun can be purchased en route to Mera Peak and Kothe.

Flight tickets: First of all, to reach kathmandu, Nepal, you have to buy your international tickets. I suggest buying them in advance to get good rates. Additionally, you will require additional airline tickets to travel from Kathmandu to Lukla, the starting point of the Mera Peak Expedition.
From the beginning to the end of the expedition, the expedition budget (in USD or NPR cash) is another crucial component that is essential to a successful Mera Peak climb. If you are going through the travel agency and booked your expedition in advance, you have to send an advance for the preparation of the trip, and the remaining trip balance you can bring with you and pay before trip departure.

Carry passport-size photos: bring with you passport-size pictures, at least 2 pieces for permits.
Obtain nepal visa on arrival or nearest your home country at nepal embassy : for more about nepal visa process, please go through this link here.

Backpacking gear

A Backpack is very important to have with you for packing all your essential climbing gear. The recommended backpack size is 70 to 80 liters, or duffel bags that are at least 30 to 35 inches larger and will be carried by porters during the trek. You also need a small daypack that can hold your essentials, such as your passport and documents, cash, and electronic devices. Thirty to thirty-five liters is the recommended size. Additionally, you can keep dry clothes and pack your electronics in the dry Ziploc bag. We provide the duffle bags for the trip to carry your equipment; it’s optional. you can also bring it in your suitcase and convert it into the duffel bags before expedition departure from kathmandu.

A backpack: 60 to 70 liters; suggested brands are Osprey, blue diamonds , North Face, and it should be waterproof or have a bag cover.
A Day backpack: suggested 30 to 35 liters and the same brand as another suggested above.
Zip dry bags—to keep your electronic devices dry in case of unpredictable weather situations.
Extra plastic bags: please always carry extra plastic bags with you to pack dry clothes in in case it rains or to keep garbage until the next place to find a rubbish bin.

Clothing layers for mera peak expedition:

Packing climbing clothing layers is another important gear list item during your mera peak experedion. Your energy and self-esteem will increase if you are wearing clothes that fit you and make you feel comfortable. Additionally, packing the appropriate clothing allows you to think more clearly and concentrate more on your summit goal. Therefore, I strongly advise you to pack layers of appropriate clothing for the Mera Peak expedition. Here are some guidelines that we recommend.

1.  Pair of thermals, both up and down. Merino or synthetic , and lightweight

2.   Pair of long t-shirts, recommend having quicker dryer

3.  Pairs of short T-shirts: recommend quicker drying.

4.  Pairs of better quality trousers, while you are walking, give comfort.

5.  1 Short paints , for the lower section of the trek

6.  Water- and wind-resistant lightweight jackets and pants

7.  Warm down jackets or Gore-Tex—the best quality.

8.  Warm sweaters or light jackets.

9.  Pairs of quality high neck T-shirt – which will be protected from cold winds and keep you warm.

10.  Travel towel—small, light

4-5 peac of underwear

10.  Gloves—2 pairs—recommend the best quality, which can protect from winds and snow in the climbing section and another pair of light, normal gloves that you can use while trekking to Khare before the climbing section.

12.  Water bottle, which can keep warm water during the climb section too.

13. Energy bars, chocolates

Head part: recommended clothes

1.Warm beanies

2.Sunhat

3. Face cover mask or you can use something like a beanie.

4. Sunglasses, better quality—UV protection.sunscreen +50

5.Lipstick, good quality

6.Any your personal creams that you used in past

Footwear:

Climbing boots—recommended are lowa , scorpio or any of our favorites (you can also hire in kathmandu or khare but if you plan to buy new pairs, these are our recommended brands). it should cover ankles and should be waterproof.
Trekking boots

Sandals or campsite sports shoes

3 pairs warm wool socks

2 pairs normal socks

1 pair light pairs sock

1 pair Walking sticks

Head touch with extra batteries

Medical kitbags

Gaiters

Crampons

These are the basic packing gear lists; you may not need all of them but still, these lists will help you to know what to pack for the Mera peak expedition.

Mera peak climbing section equipment list:

Since you are planning to climb mera peak , firstly you will trek to khare , the base camp of Mera peak. After khare basically climbing section will start. You will need different equipment for the climbing section, such as water stop gear, wind gear, and warmers. Here is the basic climbing equipment.

Please be aware that you can also hire one in Khare or Kathmandu. However, if you wish to rent boots for the climbing portion, you must inform us in advance of your size so that we can check the Khare stores.

1. Climbing Harness
2. Crampons
3. Ice Axe (provided from us) 
4. Helmet (provided from us) 
5. Ascender (Jumar)
6. Carabiners (2–3)
7. Belay Device / Figure 8
8. Rope (provided from us) 
9. Down jackets or windbreakers 
10. Gloves (windproof, extra warmer) 
11. – 20-30 sleeping bags 
12. Inner liner (it’s optional) 
13. Tents) The agency will provide them if you go through the company. 

Personal hygiene or miscalculation packing gear for Mera peak expedition:

1. Toiletries—toothbrush and toothpaste.

2. Quickly dirty towels or wipes to clean your face and you can use them for when you can get a proper shower.

3. Toilet paper can buy it every place in the teahouse except the climbing section.

4. Hand sanitizer (simal size) or soap

5. Power banks and portable chargers as per your devices

6. Camara / Gopro for better quality videos and photograph

7.  Energy bars, chocolate especially for the climbing section (you can also buy it in kathmandu before the trip starts).

8. Always carry extra money, then take advice from your adviser —if you don’t spend all of it, you can bring it back and convert it into your country currency. You can’t get an ATM or arch machine or a good exchange rate in the mountains except in Lukla or Namche.

Benefits and advice on how to cut costs when purchasing equipment:

Here are some expert tips to help you decide what equipment you need to buy and what items you can still rent in Kathmandu or Khare before the expedition begins if you are planning a mera peak climb and want to buy the necessary gear and supplies before the trip begins but are on a tight budget to manage all of your expenses at once. Furthermore, we would advise you to rent additional equipment rather than purchasing all of the necessary gear if you only intend to do one mountain climb and do not have many more planned in the near future. The following lists of recommendations may assist you in reducing your spending, which you can hire them in kathmandu.

1. Climbing boots 
2.  Climbing Harness
3. Crampons
4. Ice Axe (provided from us) 
5. Helmet (provided from us) 
6. Ascender (Jumar)
7. Carabiners (2–3)
8. Belay Device / Figure 8
9. Rope (provided from us) 
10. Down jackets or windbreakers 
11. Gloves (windproof, extra warmer) 
12. – 20-30 sleeping bags 
13. Inner liner (it’s optional) 
14. Walking stick 
15. Duffle bags (we provide them if you go through us)

Final say:

Climbing Mera Peak, which is 6476 meters above sea level, and before you begin your journey, what should I know and pack? This includes clothing, boots, a backpack, permits for Mera Peak, and the necessary documents that the guide tries to give you in this brief article.

Mera Peak Climbing is one of the most rewarding mountain climbing experiences in Nepal because of the breathtaking views of the nearby mountains and the opportunity to experience many traditional Sherpa villages, their customs, landscapes, snowscapes, hills, and Charling peoples. Meap Peak is over 6,000 meters above sea level, making it a difficult mountain to summit. Having your mental and physical fitness ready is important, but it’s also necessary. But in order to reach the top of Mera Peak, your climbing gear is also essential. It will be challenging to summit without prepared equipment, and wearing nice clothes that make you feel comfortable also helps to develop a strong mentality.
Equipment is essential for preparing for Mera Peak, as it protects you from extremes of temperature, wind, and precipitation. Additionally, climbing boots are the primary tool used during the ascent of the mountain. For your Mera Peak expedition to be successful, you must follow every recommended guide.

Nature explore trek , we are one of the professional guides who own a local travel agency based in kathmandu. We have been organizing many expeditions, and most of them are ninety-nine percent successful, according to the record we have. We also encourage you to please read our reviews on TripAdvisor, google and facebook where most of our past clients leave us their experiences. Do not hesitate to book your mera peak climbing trip with us we will make your trip 100% successful if you are also ready both mentally and physically, besides the unpredictable weather in the mountains sometimes.