Camping equipment for treks and tours

Camping equipment for your trek and tour

Himalayan Ecotourism provides all the camping equipment that you need for a safe, hygienic and comfortable stay in the wilderness. And that makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE for any outdoor activities!

We import most of our equipment from a European company known for the quality and reliability of its outdoor gear products.
It is important to mention that unlike many other operators all our gears are double-checked, cleaned and repacked completely fresh after each trek/tour. You will feel like using your own gear.
We are unmatched in this part of the Himalayas. Be sure to have the best for your safety and comfort.

Another great feature of Himalayan Ecotourism : you have a large choice of equipment for your trek / camping. From your tent to the outdoor BBQ and many other useful camping gears, you have dozens of options to make your outdoor experience as per your expectations and budget.

For those who have a too limited budget, we offer a budget plan as well. In that case the equipment is not from Himalayan Ecotourism, but arranged locally by your guide. This is what is offered by most of the other trekking operators in the area. We definitely recommend you to opt for our equipment.

We have two ranges of equipment : trekking equipment (carried by men) and touring equipment (carried on a vehicle). Although performance and comfort are always the first parameters we take into condideration, we have selected our trekking equipment with a focus on lightness and resilience to harsh mountain conditions, while our touring equipment has been chosen for maximizing the luxury of your camps.
For those who are camping only, you can select your equipment from either trekking or touring categories.

For your nights you will have two options : Tunnel-shaped trekking tent (non standing-height) or our very comfortable camping tent (standing-height).
Most of our trekkers will select the first option as it is more convenient for the trek logistic and these tents are most suitable for high altitude weather.
Nothing prevent you to prefer the luxury of having standing-height tents for your trek. But be aware that we may have to arrange an extra porter as it is much heavier.
For those who are doing the “Easy camping in the wild”, go for the standing-height tents !

About Our tunnel-shaped trekking tents :

• There are roomy 4-season tunnel-shaped tents, resistant to harsh mountain conditions.
• Two rooms. One room for your sleep and one large porch for keeping your gears.
• For your convenience the tents designed for 2 persons are given to a single person, the tents for 3 persons given for 2 persons only and so on. In this way we are sure you will have enough space inside.
• The tents available for treks are : single, double, triple and quadruple occupancy.

A good sleep is the first condition for a good trek or camping experience.

The sleeping bag is one of the most important item of your gears and it is also the most personal.
It must keep you warm enough, it must be comfortable in size and shape and it must be clean and hygienic.
You can count on us for giving you the best in regards to these three factors : warmth, comfort and hygiene.

Features of our sleeping bags :

• You have a choice of 2, 3 or 4-season sleeping bags. You will be nor too cold neither too hot !
•   We have imported quality rectangle-shaped sleeping bags in which you have freedom of movement. Only the goose down sleeping bags are mummy-shaped (for performance reasons), but they still feature great comfort.
• Don’t fear having smelly or dirty sleeping bags, that doesn’t happen with us. For your protection we provide an inner linen which is cleaned after each trek. In this way you are entering fresh linen as if you were at the hotel. Note that the linen will keep you even warmer. When cold conditions are expected we give you linen in fleece.
• A small detail that makes a big difference : our small but comfortable pillow. You won’t wake up with a neck pain ! Note that some of our mats have an integrated pillow.

Ask our advice for the selection of your sleeping bag. We will recommend you the best according to the season and the altitude of the activity.

Another very important item of your equipment list, the mattress.

There is no compromise on the camping mattress. Whatever the terrain (stony!) at your camp sites you need to have a good sleep and wake up with no backache.

We offer 4 different kind of mats :

• Our folding EVA mats offer basic comforts and good insulation from the ground !
• Our HET 3-star mats provide good comfort and insulation. We manufacture these two-layered mattresses : one hard side to flatten the mattress and one soft side for your comfort.
• Our HET 4-star mats provide excellent comfort and insulation. We manufacture these two-layered mattresses : one hard side to flatten the mattress and one super spongy side for your comfort.
• Our HET 5-star mats are the most comfortable as you almost feel like on your own bed. We manufacture these four-layered mats to optimize your comfort on any terrain. Mostly used for the “Easy camping in the wild” activity, you can also request it for your trek. We may add extra porters as they are quite bulky.

These are optional but can definitely add a great comfort to your camp or trek.

If you are going for trek, we recommend you to take at least a stool, as proper ground to sit are not always available.
If your are doing the “Easy camping in the wild” activity, feel free to take whatever you wish !

Why not add to the fun ?

At Himalayan Ecotourism, we like to offer you a awesome outdoor experience.
And so, with us, you can add virtually everything you want for your specific needs.

You are a first-time trekker ? You are coming with your children ? You are going for a long trek in harsh conditions ? Or simply you wish to enjoy “glamping” in the wild ?