Packing Tips Before Any Trips

Packing the stuff before trip has always been hectic. And we all have gone through this maze. It might be crystal clear to you what to pack and what not to if you’ve been frequently on a trek. But this might bound to scratch your head if you’re a newbie.

It is very crucial to remember all the necessary gears because trekking gears are the essence for your safety, successful, and hassle-free trek in the high Himalayas. The best advice that we would suggest, is not to overpack your stuff whether you are carrying everything by yourself or having hired porters. In the isolated Himalayas, overstuff might be a burden for your shoulders.

What if you have booked your trip at the last minute or you haven’t got enough time to prepare your packing? Worry not, you can get your hands on all the necessary gears required including the products of your choice from different brands (such as Raeko, Nirvana, Black Diamond, Naturehike Outdoors, Camp, Scarpa and so on) easily in Makalu-E-Traders , located in Amrit Marg, Thamel. Here you can buy and rent all the trekking gears at reasonable price.

However, the list of packing may vary according to the seasons you plan to trek, the duration of trekking days, the hiking routes you choose, as well as the highest altitude you intend to go.

Here is a quick list for packing before your trek.

1 Clothing

         ·         A pair of Warm trousers        

         ·         2 pairs of Warm pants            

         ·         5 piece of T – shirts                

         ·         A pair of Long underwear

         ·         Sweater                      

         ·         Warm fleece Jacket    

         ·         Baseball hat                

         ·         Warm hat                    

         ·         A pair of Waterproof pant & jacket   

         ·         2 pairs of Good gloves           

2 Accessories

·         Sleeping bag and tent

·         Personal back pack

·         Duffel bag

·         Sun glass

·         Sun block cream

·         Head lamp / torch

·         Water bottle -1 liter bottle

·         Trekking poles

·         Extra batteries for head lamp/ torch & camera

·         Extra film rolls/ memory cards

·         Battery charger (if digital camera)

·         Lip guard

3 Footwear

·         Waterproof Trekking Shoes

·         Changing shoes / sandal

·         3 pairs of Shocks

4 Toiletries

·         One medium-sized quick-drying towel

·         Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)

·         Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable), shampoo, washing powder

·         Deodorants

·         Nail clippers

·         Female hygiene products

·         Personal Hygiene

·         Wet wipes (baby wipes)

·         Tissue/toilet roll

·         Anti-bacterial hand wash

5 Medicines

·         Personal first aid kit

·         Drugs as per your prescription

6 Extras

·         Reading books

·         Journal and pen

·         Travel games i.e. chess, scrabble, and playing cards to help you pass the time at teahouses or camps.

So what you don’t need to pack?

·         Unnecessary electronic gadgets

·         Leather materials

·         Jewelries

·         Classic and heavy towels