The following gives you a general idea of the personal items that you can bring for this Annapurna Circuit biking trip. The personal items are of individual interest and choice. The most important fact that one should keep on mind is that one should have enough clothes to tackle the cold weather in the Himalayas.

During your biking tour all the heavy items are carried by porters or yaks and personal belongings that you may need for the day like money, water bottle, rain gear, camera, sun cream and toilet paper etc. should be carried by yourself. So you are briefed to pack items in two different bags.

<em>We will supply complimentary water and wind proof duffel bag which you can use on the trip and is carried by porter/s. The duffel bag is yours to keep after the trip. You can leave your bag with your non-trek items at the hotel in Kathmandu and collect them after the trip</em>
<h4 class="section__heading">Riding Kit</h4>
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<li>Helmet</li>
<li>Bike gloves x 3 pairs</li>
<li>Biking glasses</li>
<li>Padded cycling shorts (to last at least 5 rides)</li>
<li>Long-sleeved base layers</li>
<li>Short-sleeved and long-sleeved cycling tops</li>
<li>Biking socks (at least 5 pairs)</li>
<li>Hat and non-biking gloves</li>
<li>Head torch</li>
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If you’re bringing your own bike:
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<li>Brake pads specific to your bike x 2 sets</li>
<li>Rear mech hanger specific to your bike x 2</li>
<li>Bottle of dry lube</li>
<li>Four inner tubes, or spare bottle of fluid for</li>
<li>tubeless tyres (two for each tyre)</li>
<li>Quick link to suit your chain</li>
<li>For 29” wheels bring extra spare tubes; these are more difficult to find in Nepal</li>
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<strong>Please note:</strong> If you’re bringing your own bike, you must make sure that you have it professionally serviced before the trip, and ask your bike shop to use dry lube on your chain.
<h4 class="section__heading">General</h4>
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<li>4 seasons Sleeping bag (Optional/we can provide one if you need it but is to be returned after the trek)</li>
<li>Duffel or Rucksack bag or suitcase (We will provide one complimentary ACE duffel bag for you to keep.)</li>
<li>Daypack</li>
<li>Down Jacket (Optional/we can provide if you need one but is to be returned after the trek)</li>
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<h4 class="section__heading">Upper Body – Head / Ears / Eyes</h4>
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<li>Warm wool or synthetic hat that cover your ears</li>
<li>Headlamp – Black Diamond and Petzl both make several good ones. Make sure to bring extra batteries and that they are lithium batteries so that they will last in the colder temperatures. These are indispensable for getting around at night, reading, etc. so, don’t go cheap here.</li>
<li>A neck warmer is another piece of gear for extra warmth if you feel you will need it and is for cold season (optional).</li>
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<h4 class="section__heading">Hand</h4>
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<li>1 pair liner gloves, thin wool or synthetic, useful alone on mild days or as a layer inside other gloves / mitts for additional warmth.</li>
<li>1 pair warm gloves (This is required if you are traveling in cold season i.e January, February, November and December).</li>
<li>Instant hand warmers are always nice in a pinch, but really shouldn’t be necessary on the trek. Bringing appropriate hand protection as recommended above, should be sufficient (optional).</li>
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<h4 class="section__heading">Core Body</h4>
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<li>T-shirts (2).</li>
<li>Fleece jacket or pullover.</li>
<li>Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional).</li>
<li>Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket.</li>
<li>2 women sports bras, Synthetic, no cotton!</li>
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<h4 class="section__heading">Lower Body – Legs</h4>
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<li>2 pairs nylon hiking shorts – Quick drying type, not cotton!</li>
<li>Underwear, stay away from cotton (4).</li>
<li>2 pairs lightweight long underwear – Capilene or other synthetic.</li>
<li>1 pair cotton pants (loose jeans/khakis).</li>
<li>All clothing should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks or large puncture resistant plastic bags.</li>
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<h4 class="section__heading">Feet</h4>
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<li>2 pairs of liner socks, synthetic or Capilene.</li>
<li>2 pairs heavy weight socks to be worn over liner socks preferable for cold season.</li>
<li>2 pair light weight socks, a good option for the lower / warmer parts of the trail.</li>
<li>1 pair light trekking shoes or sneakers. Good for around the camp/lodges and in Kathmandu.</li>
<li>1 pair sandals (Optional).</li>
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<h4 class="section__heading">Medicines and First Aid Kits</h4>
(Please note our guide will also carry the first aid kit bag during the trek. However, we still recommend you to bring your personal first aid kit as well)
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<li>Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches.</li>
<li>Ibuprofen for general aches and pains.</li>
<li>Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.</li>
<li>Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness. Please discuss with us before starting to take this medicine.</li>
<li>1 small personal sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as mole skin, band-aids, some waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments, etc. Your guides will have more extensive medical gear, but you should have the basics for general use.</li>
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<h4 class="section__heading">Miscellaneous, but Important !</h4>
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<li>Passport and extra passport photos (4 copies).</li>
<li>Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave on at our office in KTM just in case if you need to change the date of your).</li>
<li>Durable wallet / pouch for travel documents, money &amp; passport.</li>
<li>Lip balm. At least SPF 20, 2 sticks. A string taped to the stick is helpful, to hang around your neck and some are now being sold with a cord already attached. Handy as it avoids you from having to stop and look for it.</li>
<li>Sunscreen. SPF 40 is recommended and should be relatively new since it loses its’ effectiveness over time.</li>
<li>Pocket knife or small Swiss Army type.</li>
<li>Water purification Iodine tablets or Polar-pure crystals.</li>
<li>Toiletry kit: Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.</li>
<li>2 bandanas.</li>
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<h4 class="section__heading">Optional</h4>
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<li>Favorite snack foods, no more than 2 pounds (Optional).</li>
<li>Paperback books, cards, mp3 player (there are a couple of stops where you could recharge. Avoid players with moving hardware as it may not function. Remember, keep these items light weight (Optional).</li>
<li>Binoculars (Optional).</li>
<li>1 light weight point &amp; shoot camera or 1 large SLR. Digital cameras are ok, but you must keep the batteries warm when not in use (Optional).</li>
<li>Hydration bladder with drinking tube and tube insulator (Optional).</li>
<li>A pee bottle for men and pee funnel for woman, some swear by them to avoid that chilly late night trip (Optional).</li>
<li>1 small stainless steel thermos (Optional).</li>
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