Dalhousie and the Dhaula Dhar
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 whilst trekking should be no more than 15 kgs / 33 pounds.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots
Socks
Trekking trousers / pants
Waterproof overtrousers / rain-pants
Underwear
Baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
Casual shirts or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Waterproof jacket
Warm jacket (down)
Sunhat
Warm hat or balaclava
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Thermal gloves
Warmer over gloves or mittens
Daypack c. 30 to 40 litres / 1800 to 2500 cu in
Headtorch / headlamp with spare bulb and batteries
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 litre / 1 quart (x2)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
4 season sleeping bag
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Basic First Aid Kit. Including: antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, Insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).
The following items are optional:
Thermarest or similar sleeping mat (note that thin foam mats are provided)
Trainers / sneakers or sandals for river crossings and camp use
Spare laces
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Shorts
Trekking poles
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Scarf or buff
Sleeping bag liner
Nail brush
Travel clothes
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Camera, film / memory cards, batteries
