Right Equipments

[tpk]

Almost all backpackers seek to minimize the weight and bulk of gear carried. A lighter pack causes less fatigue, injury and soreness, and allows the backpacker to travel longer distances. Every piece of equipment is evaluated for a balance of utility versus weight. Significant reductions in weight is necessary in case of equipment utility
tell me any views on this...

[richy]

A small backpack. About 40 l. It will contain all what you need during a trekking day and carried by you.
A kit-bag with padlock or a big backpack. It will contain the 12 kg personal belongings, which will be carried by porters. We advise you to protect the inside of the kit-bag with a plastic bag.
A a good sleeping bag.
A a walking stick optional.
A frontal lamp or an electric torch.
A foam mattress is provided, but if you have a self-inflating mattress, we advise you to bring it.
Hiking shoes.
A sweater
A fleece jacket
A a waterproof jacket preferably Gore-Tex
Good trousers
Waterproof trousers preferably Gore-Tex
Gloves and cap
Sunglasses
Sun cream
A water bottle

[anand]

Head.
-Sun hat, scarf and/or bandanna
-Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
-Sunglasses with UV protection

Torso.
-T-shirts x 2 quick-drying synthetic
-Light & expedition weight thermals
-Fleece jacket or pullover
-Waterproof shell jacket
-Down vest and/or jacket

[slide]

Well said tpk. The points you made are excellent and true.
The main reason why we all reduce the bag weight is because we are the ones carrying it.