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Below is a list of personal articles which are required for a trek on the Himalayas. This
guide helps you to give an idea about the things that you need to bring in as a trek
member. Depending upon the number of days of trek, the articles quantity may vary and
this list is made considering 5 to 7 days of medium duration trekking. Always try to avoid
unnecessary toiletries which are heavy and of little use on mountain. Pack light.
For selection of personal gear/equipment and backpacking please read the articles
carefully, before buying an item:
http://himalayatrekker.com/trek-essentials/selection-of-equipment
http://himalayatrekker.com/packing-rucksack
Item
Sleeping Bag
Quantity
1
Sleeping Mattress
(Foam/Rubber)
Trekking Shoe
1
Rucksack/Back Pack
Rucksack cover
(Waterproof)
Daypack/Knap sack
1
1
Thermal wear (Base Layer)
Under garments/Inner wear
Cotton socks
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1
1
1 pair
As per need
2/3 pair
1
Remarks
HT will provide. If you have
one, bring your own for hygienic
reason after consulting with us.
HT will provide.
A) A good quality rubber sole
with mid sole and ankle support
(Medium or high ankle) shoe.
Break in well before that you
don’t face any sores/blisters
when you are on mountain.
B) Optional. Carry an additional
shoe for longer duration treks.
While walking on snow, shoe
may get wet completely.
Must, Between 35 to 50 Litre
Good to have for protection
from rain/dust/stain etc.
Optional (Can carry along with
you with water bottle, food,
camera and wind/water proof
etc) if you want to offload your
Rucksack in permit able routes.
Upper and lower (Woolycot)
Use full length socks (Don’t use
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tennis socks)
Woolen socks
Woolen gloves
Waterproof gloves
1 pair
1 pair
1 pair
1
Optional. Nice to have,
especially on high altitude treks
where snow/ice is encountered.
As per need. Take at least one
dry fit/quick dry type of
synthetic material.
Can be Tracks, 3 quarter/Cargo
or Convertible kind. One dry fit
lower of synthetic material is
recommended.
Can be a strap on sports
sandal/Hawaiian sleeper.
Protection from cold.
1
Protection from sun.
T-shirt
3/4
Trek pants
2/3
Camp sandal
Balaclava/Woolen skull
cap/Monkey Cap
Sun cap/Wide-brimmed
Hat/Bandana
Walking Sticks/Trekking
Poles/Ski Poles
1 pair
1 pair
Heavy Jacket
1
Windproof Jacket/Wind
Cheater
Raingear/Poncho/Waterproof
clothing
1
Water bottle/Hydration pack
Sunglasses
1
1
Sunscreen lotion
Chap Stick/Cold &
Moisturising cream
Tooth brush and tooth paste
1
Towel
Soap/Soap strip
1
1
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1
2
Nice to have, reduces the
pressure on knees and gives
balance specially while
descending.
Double layer/Fleece/Synthetic
fill/Down feather
Must. Better if hooded and
water resistant/repellent
This is must, especially in
monsoon. Separate upper (with
hood) and lower is better option.
Good quality plastic.
This is must for all the high
altitude treks. Polarised/Anti
glare is always a better option in
snow with UV400 (UV A & B)
protection. Trekkers with
spectacle can order customised
powered sunglasses.
Optional. At least 30/40 SPF.
Optional. As per need. Use small
tubes/bottles.
Carry smallest available tube of
tooth paste.
Medium size (light weight).
Carry small pocket size soap, or
Soap strip.
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Hand sanitiser
Tissue roll ( Toilet)
1
1
Anti Fungal Powder
1
Knee cap
Torch/Head Lamp with extra
batteries
Camera with extra cells
1 pair
1
Battery pack
Dry food items
Kit
Personal first-aid kit
Kit
Medicines
Kit
(Mandatory)
(This is a simple guide line
and a doctor’s consultation is
recommended.)
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Optional. Small bottle
This is a must item as water
may not be available in the
vicinity.
Optional. This helps to keep the
socks and the trek shoe drier and
odour free to an extent. Carry
smallest container.
Optional. Makes a difference
especially if you have knee
injures/problems.
Must. Head torch keeps your
hands free.
Optional. As per need. Normally
there is no charging point on the
Himalayan trek routes.
Must. Carry some candy,
chocolate bars/energy/nutri bars
and Glucon C/D/Gatorade sachet
Anti septic cream,
Betadine/Dettol/Savlon, Band
aid, cotton, crepe bandage,
safety pin etc.
a) General medicines
comprising of headache,
fever, vomiting, stomach
upset and pain killer
(Volini gel/spray)
b) Anti Diarrhoearal
c) Antibiotics - ( choose
broad spectrum
antibiotics for treating a
variety of infections –
carry a course of each)
d) Mild analgesics (Aspirin/Paracetamol etc
but DONOT take
Codeine based
painkillers).
e) Strong analgesics ( CoProxamol/Ponstan/Temg
esic, use with care).
f) Anti inflammatory
(Nurofen or diclofenac
sodium)
g) Diamox – This helps in
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acclimatisation (a proper
dosage is must if taken.
Drink lot of water as this
is a diuretic drug.
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