The short answer
Thamel has hundreds of shops selling and renting trekking gear. For a single trek, renting a down jacket and sleeping bag is usually sensible, while boots, socks and a rain shell are better brought from home because fit matters. Many branded items in shops are copies or seconds, so quality varies.
Inspect zips, seams and insulation, and ask what is included in a rental. Some rental shops ask for a deposit or passport copy.
Key facts
- Rent
- Down jacket, sleeping bag
- Bring from home
- Boots, socks
- Quality
- Varies; inspect
- Deposit
- Often requested
How it works
- List your needsWhat you lack.
- Visit two shopsCompare condition.
- Inspect itemsZips and seams.
- Agree rental termsDays and deposit.
- Return on timeKeep receipts.
Insider tip
Try the jacket on and check the zip before paying a deposit.
Avoid this
Do not leave your original passport as a deposit; offer a copy.
Related questions
Are branded jackets genuine?
Some are, many are copies; price and tags help judge.
Can I buy boots there?
Yes, but fit and break-in are risks.
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