Scientists say that the Yeti is just a caption — but that has n’t stopped adventurous cryptozoologists from jetting off to the Himalayan Mountain region in search of the wildcat , which has been described as a mammoth humanoid covered in shaggy fur . If you ’re search to join them , here ’s some equipment you will need to stash in your back pack before booking a plane ticket to Asia .
1. A TORCH
The Yeti is reportedly unafraid of weapons , but a torch will keep him at bay . ( Plus , many people believe the creature to be peaceful , so you want to avoid anguish him unless testify otherwise . ) It ’s also handy to have an extra clean source on hand during an out-of-door expedition — especially one that keeps you quick while hike the snowy efflorescence bordering Nepal , India , and Tibet .
2. A CAMERA TRAP
The Sherpa people say that the Yeti will only show itself to those who consider in its existence . If you ’re still on the fencing ( or but want to capture it lumbering incognizant through its natural habitat ) , land along a camera gob — a remotely activate tv camera that ’s activated by infrared detector when it detects body heating system or movement . scientist hide them in outside surface area to obtain video and pictures of uncommon metal money . merely leave the television camera trap outside , expect a few days ( or even week ) , and reexamine the footage . If you recognize a muscular , 6 - foot - tall creature cover in dark grey or reddish - brown hairsbreadth , extolment ! You ’ve spy the Yeti — or discovered a new bear metal money .
3. FOOD (FOR BOTH YOU AND THE YETI)
The Nepalese believe that Yetis eat yaks or sheep , so the creature might be lured to your campsite if you leave out some substance . And since you ’ll be burning sight of calories while trek through the snow , ensure to pack square nonperishables like energy bars , trail premix , dry out fruit , bollock , and cheese . And do n’t blank out play drink , which will refill your Department of Energy levels with mineral and electrolyte .
4. MEASURING TAPE
Throughout the decade , several explorers claim to have spotted mysterious sets of footprints that appeared to have been made by an ape - like creature . If you happen any tracks in the snow , whip out a measuring tapeline and record their size . If they ’re anywhere between 12 and 14 inches long , they could be the Yeti ’s .
5. SPELUNKING GEAR
Many people believe that the Yeti spends time in mountain cave . If you ’re going to prosecute in an extemporary spelunking adventure , be sure to stay safe by wad a helmet with a headlamp , along with other forms of shelter .
6. A TENT
According to Nepali folklore , the Yeti is nocturnal , which means you ’re not go to spot him sit top of a mountain , relish in a sunbeam mid - Clarence Shepard Day Jr. . Your best bet is to tent out and search for him at dark . Pack a mountaineer collapsible shelter ( also known as a"4 - season tent " ) to shield you from EL chill , as well as a zero - stage down sleeping bag , as temperatures can dip well below zero after dark .
7. AN OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT PERMIT
The rule may be slimly different today , but during the former 1950s , American diplomat in Kathmandu took rumors about the Yeti seriously enough to make out prescribed regulation for its seizure . ( They were belike also count to make easy money off hunter . ) If you wanted to pursue the mythical beast , you had to pay the Nepalese politics $ 77 for a permission . You were also prohibited from killing any Yetis ( although exceptions were made for representative of ego defense ) . Photographs were ok , but all images — and becharm ape - men — had to be handed over to Nepali official . Finally , you were not allowed to alarm the medium about your discovery . So before you go off search for the Yeti , verify to control in with national government figure to see if you demand to buy a licence or fill out any license - granting paperwork .
Join the lookup for the Yeti with host Josh Gates onExpedition Unknown : Hunt for the Yeti , tonight at 9/8c only on Travel Channel .
