Family Adventure -Villages & Monasteries of Ladakh
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 each family member’s trek bag (including sleeping bag and camping mat) during the trekking section of the trip should be no more than 15 kgs (33 pounds). Items not required on trek can be left at the group hotel.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots
Socks
Trekking trousers / pants
Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Underwear
Baselayer shirts
Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
Waterproof jacket
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Thermal gloves
Warm and waterproof over gloves or mittens
Headtorch/Headlamp with spare bulb and 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
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
Daypack 30 litres / 1800 cu in.
4 or 5 season sleeping bag*
Thermarest or similar sleeping mat*
Warm jacket (down)
The following items are optional:
Trekking poles
Training shoes /Sneakers or similar for camp use
Spare laces
Shorts
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Gaiters
Sleeping bag liner
Scarf or buff
Nailbrush
Wet wipes
Swimwear
Travel clothes
Camera, film/memory cards, batteries
Penknife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Notes
*Available for hire/rental 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.
