Cheap, fake trekking gear is hard to resist buying in Thamel, Kathmandu. Shopping here is an experience on its own with no marked prices you can expect lots of bartering and good natured haggling. Establishing what is a good product and what is a keen price is not always straightforward. Here's how to avoid a few pitfalls and increase your odds of getting some good bargains. Jackets, trousers, poles, socks, boots, sleeping bags you can get anything you need here but if you're life's going to rely on it up in the mountains you're definitely best buying it before you leave home!

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