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Trek The Himalayas: Basics Gear

This document provides a list of recommended basic gear for trekking in the Himalayas, including backpacks, day packs, walking sticks, headlamps, water bottles, snacks, medical kits, gloves, hats, sunglasses, clothing layers, trekking shoes, socks, personal care items, and other accessories. It emphasizes the importance of having the proper clothing, footwear, and equipment to handle changing weather conditions and temperatures during the trek.

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Trek The Himalayas: Basics Gear

This document provides a list of recommended basic gear for trekking in the Himalayas, including backpacks, day packs, walking sticks, headlamps, water bottles, snacks, medical kits, gloves, hats, sunglasses, clothing layers, trekking shoes, socks, personal care items, and other accessories. It emphasizes the importance of having the proper clothing, footwear, and equipment to handle changing weather conditions and temperatures during the trek.

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Trek The Himalayas

S.No Basics Gear


1 Back pack & rain cover (50 - 60 ltr) with comfortable shoulder straps
2 Day pack + rain cover 20 - 30 ltr (If hire a mule or porter)
3 Walking stick Advisable (At least one)
4 Head torch 1 Nos.
5 Water bottle/Hydration pack 2 bottles of one litre each
People who use hydration pack
1 hydration pack and 1 bottle of one liter
Carry at least one thermos flask
6 Snacks Energy bars, dry fruits, electral/ors
7 Personal Medical Kit Consult your doctor

Keep these handy


8 Waterproof and warm gloves 1 Pair
9 Fleece/woollen gloves 1 Pair

Think about your head


11 Sun cap 1 Nos. (One that covers the neck as well)
12 Woolen cap 1 Nos.
13 Balaclava 1 Nos.
14 Neck-gaiters 1 Nos.
15 Sunglasses Dark with side cover, it should be U/V protected.
People who wear spectacles-
(A)- Use contact lenses. (Not for Chadar trek)
(B)- Photo chromatic glasses.

Be comfy at the trek


16 T-shirts 2 Full sleeves (Non-cotton)
17 Fleece T-shirts 1 Nos.
18 Fleece jacket 1 Nos. (Alternative: a woollen sweater)
19 Down feather / Hollofil jacket 1 Nos.
20 Wind & waterproof (jacket & pant) 1 Pair.
21 Thermal inners (upper and lower) 1 Pair
22 Trek pants 2 Synthetic (avoid shorts, fitting denims, capris)
23 Poncho 1 Nos.

Mind your step


24 Trekking shoes 1 Pair (Waterproof, high ankle with good grip)
25 Floaters/flip-flops 1 Pair (Optional)
26 Cotton socks 5 pairs
27 Woollen socks 3 pairs
28 Gaiters 1 Pair (TTH team will notify you if required)

Personal Utilities
29 Sunscreen cream Hand sanitizer
30 Moisturiser Antibacterial powder
31 Toilet Paper & wipes Toothbrush and toothpaste
32 Lip balm Quick dry towel

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