{mosimage}Mongolia is a country of extreme weather conditions. Depending on the time of year you go you should pack accordingly. For summer, it is rather hot, the evenings can get cool especially in the Gobi and mountains.

Mongolia is a country of extreme weather conditions. Depending on the time of year you go you should pack accordingly. For summer, it is rather hot, the evenings can get cool especially in the Gobi and mountains.

We would recommend traveling as light as possible and using a good backpack. But you can buy everything you need in Mongolia’s department stores and travel shops. The following is a rough guide of things that you will need to pack for your trip to Mongolia. Although this may not suit everyone’s needs, it can be adapted to personal requirements or the type of trip that you are planning to take.

Shoes suitable for walking or riding with things socks, Lightweight shoes, Warm jacket and pullover, Trousers suitable for riding, Long sleeved shirts, T-shirts, Shorts, Gloves.

Waterproof clothing: trousers and top
Woolen hat
Clothes suitable for the city
Sun hat
Sun glasses
Camera and spare film batteries
Snack food
Flashlight and batteries for camping head lights are very useful
Water bottles
Matches
Pen knife
Plastic bags to protect your items from moisture
Photocopy of passport and other important documents
4 season sleeping bag
Sleeping bag liner
Sleeping pad
Fishing rod
Washing line
Small pillow or pillow case
Medical pack and toiletries
Mosquito cream
Common antibiotics
Toilet paper and tissues
Lip balm
Soap
Pills for diarrhea, constipation, stomach upsets, headache or other pains and sunburn and skin irritation.

Other:
It is a good idea to include small gifts in your packing list, as you will inevitably be visiting local nomadic families in the county. It is polite to offer them some small gifts to show your gratitude in return for their hospitality.