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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 Quantity Remarks

Sleeping Bag 1 HT will provide. If you have
one, bring your own for hygienic
reason after consulting with us.
Sleeping Mattress 1 HT will provide.
(Foam/Rubber)
Trekking Shoe 1 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.
Rucksack/Back Pack 1 Must, Between 35 to 50 Litre
Rucksack cover 1 Good to have for protection
(Waterproof) from rain/dust/stain etc.
Daypack/Knap sack 1 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.
Thermal wear (Base Layer) 1 pair Upper and lower (Woolycot)
Under garments/Inner wear As per need
Cotton socks 2/3 pair Use full length socks (Don’t use
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Woolen socks
Woolen gloves
Waterproof gloves
T-shirt
Trek pants
Camp sandal
Balaclava/Woolen skull
cap/Monkey Cap
Sun cap/Wide-brimmed
Hat/Bandana
Walking Sticks/Trekking
Poles/Ski Poles
Heavy Jacket
Windproof Jacket/Wind
Cheater
Raingear/Poncho/Waterproof
clothing
Water bottle/Hydration pack
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Chap Stick/Cold &
Moisturising cream
Tooth brush and tooth paste
Towel
Soap/Soap strip
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tennis socks)
1 pair
1 pair
1 pair Optional. Nice to have,
especially on high altitude treks
where snow/ice is encountered.
3/4 As per need. Take at least one
dry fit/quick dry type of
synthetic material.
2/3 Can be Tracks, 3 quarter/Cargo
or Convertible kind. One dry fit
lower of synthetic material is
recommended.
1 pair Can be a strap on sports
sandal/Hawaiian sleeper.
1 Protection from cold.
1 Protection from sun.
1 pair Nice to have, reduces the
pressure on knees and gives
balance specially while
descending.
1 Double layer/Fleece/Synthetic
fill/Down feather
1 Must. Better if hooded and
water resistant/repellent
1 This is must, especially in
monsoon. Separate upper (with
hood) and lower is better option.
1 Good quality plastic.
1 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.
1 Optional. At least 30/40 SPF.
Optional. As per need. Use small
tubes/bottles.
1 Carry smallest available tube of
tooth paste.
1 Medium size (light weight).
1 Carry small pocket size soap, or
Soap strip.
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Hand sanitiser
Tissue roll ( Toilet)
Anti Fungal Powder
Knee cap
Torch/Head Lamp with extra
batteries
Camera with extra cells
Dry food items
Personal first-aid kit
Medicines
(This is a simple guide line
and a doctor’s consultation is
recommended.)
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1 Optional. Small bottle
1 This is a must item as water
may not be available in the
vicinity.
1 Optional. This helps to keep the
socks and the trek shoe drier and
odour free to an extent. Carry
smallest container.
1 pair Optional. Makes a difference
especially if you have knee
injures/problems.
1 Must. Head torch keeps your
hands free.
Battery pack Optional. As per need. Normally
there is no charging point on the
Himalayan trek routes.
Kit Must. Carry some candy,
chocolate bars/energy/nutri bars
and Glucon C/D/Gatorade sachet
Kit Anti septic cream,
Betadine/Dettol/Savlon, Band
aid, cotton, crepe bandage,
safety pin etc.
Kit a) General medicines
(Mandatory) 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 ( Co-
Proxamol/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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