Sikkim - Trekking beneath Kangchenjunga
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
Trainers / sneakers or sandals for river crossings and camp use
Socks
Technical walking socks (2 or 3 pairs)
Spare laces
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rain-pants
Underwear
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Thermal baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
Shirts or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Waterproof jacket
Warm jacket (down)
Sunhat
Warm hat or balaclava
Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
Daypack c. 30 to 40 litres / 1800 to 2500 cu in
Water bottles 1 litre / 1 quart (x2)
Thermarest or similar sleeping mat* Thermal gloves
Warmer over gloves or mittens
4 season sleeping bag*
Eyewear – Sunglasses
Washbag and toiletries
Small towel
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
The following items are optional:
Trekking poles
Insect repellant
Scarf or buff
Antibacterial handwash
Sleeping bag liner
Travel clothes
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Camera, film / memory cards, batteries
Equipment hire / rental
Items marked * can be hired / rented through KE Adventure Travel. Please make requests at least 6 weeks prior to the trip departure.
Note all hire / rental equipment will be issued in Delhi.
