Trekking Essentials - Ladakh
Basic Gear:
Backpack & rain cover
(50-60 L) w/comfortable shoulder straps
Day pack + rain cover
To carry yourself
Walking stick
Advisable one or two
Head torch
One
Water bottle or Hydration pack
x2 1 L bottles or 1 hydration pack & a 1 L bottle
Thermos flask
One
Snacks
Energy bars & dry fruit.
Personal Medical Kit
Consult your doctor if necessary
Comfortable Trekking Clothing:
T-shirts
2 Long sleeved (Not-cotton)
Fleece T-shirts
One
Fleece jacket (or woollen jumper)
One
Down feather / Hollow-fill jacket
One
Wind & waterproof (jacket & pant)
One pair
Thermal inners (upper and lower)
One pair
Trek pants
2 Synthetic (avoid shorts & fitted denim)
Poncho
One
Sun hat
One with neck coverage
Woollen hat
One
Balaclava
One
Neck-gaiters
One
Waterproof gloves
One pair
Fleece/woollen gloves
One pair
Cotton socks
Five pairs
Woollen socks
Three pairs
Trekking shoes
One pair (Waterproof, high ankle support)
Thongs/flip-flops
One pair (optional)
Gaiters
One pair (TBA)
Personal Toiletries:
Sunscreen cream
Hand sanitizer
Moisturiser
Antibacterial powder
Toilet Paper & wipes
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Lip balm
Deodorant
Sunglasses dark with side coverage & U/V protected.
