- The things that I carry around and are helpful
- Strong day backpack / rucksack (preferably water proof)
- Hiking / Trekking shoes
- At least 2 liters of water (more if it's a dry hike)
- Torch and new batteries
- Cap/Hat and sunglasses
- Snacks and energy bars
- Medication if any
- Towel or a cloth (came in handy for me)
- Hiking Poles if you are used to them
- Map/GPS and compass or know your trail
- Clothing - Depends on weather (Long sleeves and cargo, fleece, hard shell, soft shell)
- First Aid Kit
- Rain gear if the weather calls for it
Mountaineering / Winter Backpacking |
Equipment - Ice Axe with a sling
- Crampons
- Helmet
- Gaiters
- Harness and locking carabiners, ropes - If roping up
- Glacier traversal / Crevasse rescue gear - See here
- Snow shovel
- Gas stove, utensils
- Nalgene water bottles (2 atleast)
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- Mountaineering boots
- Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad
- Sunglasses/glacier glasses
- Lipbalm, sunscreen and toiletries
- Snow goggles
- Snow shoes
Clothing - 4 layers of top & Parka (base, fleece, down, shell)
- 4 layers of bottom (base/thermal, fleece, soft shell, snow pants)
- Rain gear
- Gloves - Warm gloves w/wo liner, Mid waterproof glove, Mittens for emergencies
- Bandana, Cap/hat
- Balaclava or face mask
Others: Food. For a detailed list see here |
Multi Day Hikes / Camping |
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- Strong backpack / rucksack (preferably water proof)
- Hiking / Trekking shoes
- Atleast 2 liters of water (more if it's a dry hike)
- Torch and new batteries
- Snacks and energy bars
- Medication if any
- Towel or a cloth (came in handy for me)
- Hiking Poles if you are used to them
- Map/GPS and compass or know your trail
- Clothing - Depends on weather (Long sleeves and cargo, fleece, hard shell, soft shell)
- First Aid Kit
- Rain gear if the weather calls for it
- Toiletries
AND - Tent - preferably water proof
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping mat
- Pocket knife
- Lighter and matches
- Stove and Food
- Cookware & crockery
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