Question 1

What should I pack for a trek or hike in Kyrgyzstan?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

We provide a detailed packing list for each trekking tour, but here are the essentials you should bring for mountain treks and hikes:

Warm clothes and layers as it gets warm during the day, but it can go below freezing at night and when it rains. This means having layers like fleece and light jackets during the day, as well as a down jacket for comfort at night.
Good hiking shoes. Ankle support is not necessary, but it might be useful to have when going up some of the steep inclines.
Small day pack to carry a camera, water, sunscreen, snacks, extra clothing layers.
Sun protection as the sun is very strong at altitude: Sunglasses, sunscreen (SPF 30 or above), and a sun hat /cap
Water- and windproof jacket and pants. It gets especially windy on the mountain passes and this provides another layer of warmth, in addition to protection from rain.
Walking sticks are recommended (we can provide for an additional fee if you don’t have them)
Medical kit for treating blisters, traveler’s diarrhea and other minor illnesses
Water purification tablets or drops if you want to clean the spring water
Refillable water bottle as we want to avoid single-use plastics waste in the fragile environments of the mountains. We recommend water bottles with their own filtration and purification like a Grayl Water Bottle or LifeStraw Water Bottle.
Lip balm: your lips get chapped very easily in the mountains
Wet wipes and/or anti-bacterial gel to clean hands
Hat and gloves to wear at night for warmth
Head lamp to navigate campsite and yurt camps at night
Warm sleeping bag (you can rent this from us if you don’t have one). Yurts and homestays provide blankets. Some people like to bring a sleeping bag liner with them as well for extra warmth and comfort.

Packing Tip: We advise splitting your gear into a daypack (carried by you) and a duffel/backpack for the pack animal. You can leave any extra luggage in Osh or Bishkek at our office or guesthouse while you trek. On the trail, we provide pack horses or porters to carry the heavy gear (up to 15 kg/person) so you can trek with just a light daypack.

Question 2

What should I pack for a trek or hike in Kyrgyzstan?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

We provide a detailed packing list for each trekking tour, but here are the essentials you should bring for mountain treks and hikes:

Warm clothes and layers as it gets warm during the day, but it can go below freezing at night and when it rains. This means having layers like fleece and light jackets during the day, as well as a down jacket for comfort at night.
Good hiking shoes. Ankle support is not necessary, but it might be useful to have when going up some of the steep inclines.
Small day pack to carry a camera, water, sunscreen, snacks, extra clothing layers.
Sun protection as the sun is very strong at altitude: Sunglasses, sunscreen (SPF 30 or above), and a sun hat /cap
Water- and windproof jacket and pants. It gets especially windy on the mountain passes and this provides another layer of warmth, in addition to protection from rain.
Walking sticks are recommended (we can provide for an additional fee if you don’t have them)
Medical kit for treating blisters, traveler’s diarrhea and other minor illnesses
Water purification tablets or drops if you want to clean the spring water
Refillable water bottle as we want to avoid single-use plastics waste in the fragile environments of the mountains. We recommend water bottles with their own filtration and purification like a Grayl Water Bottle or LifeStraw Water Bottle.
Lip balm: your lips get chapped very easily in the mountains
Wet wipes and/or anti-bacterial gel to clean hands
Hat and gloves to wear at night for warmth
Head lamp to navigate campsite and yurt camps at night
Warm sleeping bag (you can rent this from us if you don’t have one). Yurts and homestays provide blankets. Some people like to bring a sleeping bag liner with them as well for extra warmth and comfort.

Packing Tip: We advise splitting your gear into a daypack (carried by you) and a duffel/backpack for the pack animal. You can leave any extra luggage in Osh or Bishkek at our office or guesthouse while you trek. On the trail, we provide pack horses or porters to carry the heavy gear (up to 15 kg/person) so you can trek with just a light daypack.