Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 kgs/33 lbs.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots
Gaiters
Trainers /sneakers or similar
Smart shoes (if your trip includes visiting a festival)
Socks
Underwear
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Thermal baselayer shirts
Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
Waterproof jacket
Sunhat
Warm hat
Scarf or neck buff
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Thermal gloves
Warm and waterproof over gloves or mittens
Daypack 30 litres / 1800 cu in.
Headtorch / headlamp and spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 Litre (1 Quart) x2
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
4 season sleeping bag*
Thermarest or similar sleeping mat*
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
The following items are optional:
Spare laces
Sleeping bag liner
Swimwear (for hot springs)
Travel clothes
Smart clothes (if your trip includes visiting a festival)
Trekking poles
Insect repellant (DEET)
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Camera, media, spare batteries
Equipment hire / rental
Items marked * can be hired / rented through KE Adventure Travel. Please make all requests at least 6 weeks prior to the trip departure date. Please note all hire / rental equipment is issued in Delhi. Please remember to allow room in your trek bag for these items.
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