{"id":5100,"date":"2018-04-17T07:00:41","date_gmt":"2018-04-17T07:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=5100"},"modified":"2021-03-02T08:32:40","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T08:32:40","slug":"pack-first-trek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/pack-first-trek\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Pack For Your First Trek?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re reading this article, it means that you\u2019ve switched to try out a different traveling style, unlike the stereotypical leisurely vacations! If you haven&#8217;t switched to trekking yet, find out\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/8-reasons-to-go-on-trek\/\">Why you should go on a trek <\/a>right away! Packing for your first trek as such is quite different from your usual packing style. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, remember, you are required to carry your luggage in a backpack for the entire trip, so the weight of what you\u2019re carrying determines how easily you can pull the trail off. Secondly, be minimalistic! The fancier things you pack, the heavier your backpack will be. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa189ae44cad\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa189ae44cad\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/pack-first-trek\/#A_LIST_OF_ESSENTIALS\" >A. LIST OF ESSENTIALS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/pack-first-trek\/#1_Moderate-Weather_Trek\" >1) Moderate-Weather Trek<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/pack-first-trek\/#2_High_Altitude_or_Sub-Zero_Trek\" >2) High Altitude &amp;\/or Sub-Zero Trek<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/pack-first-trek\/#B_HOW_TO_PACK\" >B. HOW TO PACK<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_LIST_OF_ESSENTIALS\"><\/span><b>A. LIST OF ESSENTIALS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Moderate-Weather_Trek\"><\/span><b>1) Moderate-Weather Trek<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Rucksack:<\/b>\u00a0A 20L to 30L Rucksack should suffice.<b>\u00a0<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Brand\/ Product: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decathlon.in\/p\/8300838_forclaz-50-l-hiking-backpack-light-grey.html#\/180-235-_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quechua<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/Wildcraft-Ltrs-Orange-Rucksack-8903338073833\/dp\/B01G5I8VKQ?tag=googinhydr18418-21&amp;tag=googinkenshoo-21&amp;ascsubtag=4ea99909-ff45-43bc-b4a8-783fc2565c55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wildcraft<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorxl.com\/the-north-face-terra-136.html?kw=&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwwbHWBRBWEiwAMIV7E8_wbYmblIjHA4wVBvmTi-NM4mADq5cj9EWKNi9tFee1efqEvT1F7hoCfGoQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NorthFace<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5490\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5490\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5490 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/backpack.jpg\" alt=\"Backpack\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/backpack.jpg 900w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/backpack-531x354.jpg 531w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/backpack-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/backpack-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/backpack-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5490\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Backpack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Trekking Shoes\u00a0<\/b>Your shoes can make or break your trek. Do not be stingy while buying one. Look for comfortable, breathable material. And the right size for you never settles for a borrowed one unless it\u2019s the exact same size. <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Brand\/ Product: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decathlon.in\/p\/8319097_quechua-forclaz-500-men-s-high-waterproof-hiking-shoes.html#\/4914-272-uk_5_5_eu_39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quechua<\/a>, Wildcraft <\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5491\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5491\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5491 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/trekking-shoes.jpg\" alt=\"Trekking Shoes\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/trekking-shoes.jpg 900w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/trekking-shoes-531x354.jpg 531w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/trekking-shoes-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/trekking-shoes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/trekking-shoes-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5491\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trekking Shoes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Water bottle(s) (enough to store 2-3 liters) <\/b>While keeping your energy levels up, it is necessary to keep yourself hydrated, there may not be stores or freshwater natural sources on the trail for you to fill up. Carry water purifying tablets\/ a portable purifier-filter bottle to be on the safe side. <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Brand\/ Product: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/Eureka-Forbes-Aquaguard-Personal-Bottle\/dp\/B00E9G8IR8\/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523359767&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=purifier+bottle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AquaGuard<\/a>\/Lifestraw<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5492 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/water-bottle.jpg\" alt=\"Water Bottle\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/water-bottle.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/water-bottle-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/water-bottle-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/water-bottle-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Torch\/Headlamp\u00a0<\/b>Normally, walking the trails is avoided after sunset, you\u2019ll need a light source for the night stay at the campsite, to prevent you from running into trees or fellow trek mates. <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Brand\/ Product: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decathlon.in\/p\/8370255_onnight-710-running-and-trail-headlamp-300-lumens-black.html#\/3-254-_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geonaute<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5493\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5493\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5493 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/TorchHeadlamp.jpg\" alt=\"Torch\/Headlamp\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/TorchHeadlamp.jpg 900w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/TorchHeadlamp-531x354.jpg 531w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/TorchHeadlamp-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/TorchHeadlamp-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/TorchHeadlamp-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5493\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Torch\/Headlamp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Portable charger\u00a0<\/b>Although, there are bleak chances of you getting any network. You\u2019ll need a portable to keep that camera\/ camera phone\/ torch running.<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Brand\/ Product: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/CROMA-CRCA0070-POWERBANK-Overcharge-Protection\/dp\/B076D5S345\/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523360133&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=croma+powerbank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chroma<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/Intex-PB11K-11000mAH-Power-White\/dp\/B015T0YLAA\/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523360098&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=powerbank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intex<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Money <\/b>Even though a natural escapade has no stores or hawkers, carry sufficient cash, and split and pack it into different pockets of your trousers\/backpack. You may never know when you might need to pay another person during unforeseen events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5494 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Money.jpg\" alt=\"Money\" width=\"958\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Money.jpg 958w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Money-600x376.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Money-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Money-768x481.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Energy Food <\/b>Albeit all the meals the trekking organization provides you, instant Energy foods\/drinks are necessary. Carry Glucose powder, energy bars, Dates, Dried Fruits, and sugar-candy to keep you going during the trial.<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Brand\/ Product: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/Ritebite-Assorted-healthy-Gifting-Candy\/dp\/B075W79LD1\/ref=sr_1_7?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523360244&amp;sr=1-7&amp;refinements=p_89%3ARiteBite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ritebite<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigbasket.com\/pd\/40119183\/nature-valley-crunchy-granola-bar-oats-berries-42-gm\/?utm_source=google&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwwbHWBRBWEiwAMIV7E51d_OovZjfHm6c1liXMA8QPC4P47k5Nx6qf_8OLe8735PMUdEFTsBoCpE4QAvD_BwE&amp;utm_campaign=Bangalore-PLA%2F&amp;utm_medium=cpc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NatureValley<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5496\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5496\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5496 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/energy-food.jpg\" alt=\"Energy Food\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/energy-food.jpg 400w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/energy-food-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Energy Food<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Raincoat+Bag cover\/Rain Poncho\u00a0 <\/b>Notably, it might rain\/snow in most trekking destinations in India, as most are either snow-covered peaks or rainforests. Most commercially available Rucksacks are water repellent, but not waterproof. You\u2019ll either need a Raincoat and a separate bag cover to keep yourself and your belongings from getting wet in case there\u2019s rainfall.\u00a0<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Brand\/ Product: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decathlon.in\/p\/8371904_rain-cut-women-s-waterproof-walking-rain-jacket-blue.html#\/3171-515-2xs_xs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quechua<\/a>, Wildcraft<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Extra pair of clothes\u00a0<\/b>Keep Pair#1 for walking the trails, allow it to absorb all the mud\/dirt on the way. Keep Pair#2 to have a clean set to change too for a sound sleep. Change back to Pair#1 for the next day\u2019s trail. Also, if you happen to get drenched during rain or while crossing a stream etc, It\u2019s always better to have a dry pair of clothes to change into.<\/li>\n<li><b>Lunchbox + Mini-Tumbler\u00a0<\/b>Many organizations typically give you \u201cpacked-lunch to eat during the trek, carry a lunch box to pack the same. At the campsite, you can eat your meals at the same. The tumbler will be used for tea\/ energy beverages or soups that are also typically served by most organizations. Few organizations provide you cutlery for the same, if mentioned beforehand, you need not carry either of them. <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Brand\/ Product:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.decathlon.in\/p\/8492713_glacier-lunch-box-mh100-for-hiking-with-one-food-box-23-litres-blue.html#\/6389-254-no_size\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Quechua<\/a>, Tupperware<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5497 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Lunchbox-Mini-Tumbler.jpg\" alt=\"Lunchbox + Mini-Tumbler\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Lunchbox-Mini-Tumbler.jpg 900w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Lunchbox-Mini-Tumbler-531x354.jpg 531w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Lunchbox-Mini-Tumbler-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Lunchbox-Mini-Tumbler-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Lunchbox-Mini-Tumbler-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Flip-flops <\/b>It is a tedious job to lace up and strip down those heavy boots for every minute thing, every time you\u2019re required to step out of your tent at the campsite. Certainly, your regular trek shoes should suffice, but for ease, carry a pair of flip-flops to laze about.<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Brand\/ Product: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decathlon.in\/p\/8386399_to-100s-print-women-s-flip-flops-lima.html#\/5142-285-uk_2_5_3_eu_35_36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nabaji<\/a>\/ Puma<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5499\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5499\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5499 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Flip-Flops.jpg\" alt=\"Flip-Flops\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Flip-Flops.jpg 480w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Flip-Flops-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Flip-Flops-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flip-Flops<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><b>First Aid Kit (and your regular prescribed medicines)\u00a0<\/b>Basic wound dressing first aid kit should suffice. An antiseptic, cotton wool, etc.<\/li>\n<li><b>Sunscreen\/Hat\/Sunglasses<\/b> Most hikes happen in daylight, and trekkers tend to rest after sunset. This pertains to expose you to a lot of solar radiation during your hike. In spite of carrying hats, umbrellas, and sunglasses, I advise using cosmetic sunscreen.<b>\u00a0<\/b>To protect you from tanning, sunburns, and dangerous UV rays. <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Brand\/ Product: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoponn.in\/VLCC_Maximum_Sun_Screen_Lotion_SPF_70_60gm\/175735\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VLCC SPF70<\/a>\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportspace.in\/product\/amway-attitude-sunscreen-cream\/?gclid=CjwKCAjwwbHWBRBWEiwAMIV7ExOFGmEtCKxWqw4DD8KmJ0lVYtn8FmC7ubXrJ_tpXNL_4b44NFpGDRoCKEMQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amway Spf 45<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5500\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5500\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5500 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/sunglasses.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/sunglasses.jpg 900w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/sunglasses-531x354.jpg 531w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/sunglasses-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/sunglasses-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/sunglasses-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5500\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunglasses<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Toilet kit\u00a0<\/b>Toilet Paper, Toothbrush, wet and dry tissues, and sanitizer.<\/li>\n<li><b>Towel\u00a0<\/b>Traditionally, you\u2019d not be bathing during the trek, with the exception of natural streams during the trail or waterbodies you\u2019re allowed to swim in. Carry a Quick-dry microfiber towel to dry you up after a dip. Do not carry a regular towel as they become really heavy once wet, and are heavy by themselves even when dry. <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Brand\/ Product: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decathlon.in\/p\/8387971_microfibre-towel-size-s-42-x-55-cm-purple.html#\/3-254-_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nabaji<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5501\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5501\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5501 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Insect-Mosquito-Repellant.jpg\" alt=\"Insect(Mosquito) Repellant\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Insect-Mosquito-Repellant.jpg 900w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Insect-Mosquito-Repellant-531x354.jpg 531w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Insect-Mosquito-Repellant-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Insect-Mosquito-Repellant-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Insect-Mosquito-Repellant-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Insect(Mosquito) Repellant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Insect (Mosquito) Repellant <\/b>To protect you from the bloodsuckers and nasty stingers out there in the wild. <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Brand\/ Product: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/Odomos-Naturals-Mosquito-Repellent-Gel\/dp\/B01GJQ4HL6?tag=googinhydr18418-21&amp;tag=googinkenshoo-21&amp;ascsubtag=4ea99909-ff45-43bc-b4a8-783fc2565c55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Odomos Spray<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/Odomos-Naturals-Mosquito-Repellent-Gel\/dp\/B01GJQ4HL6?tag=googinhydr18418-21&amp;tag=googinkenshoo-21&amp;ascsubtag=4ea99909-ff45-43bc-b4a8-783fc2565c55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Odomos Non-sticky gel<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_High_Altitude_or_Sub-Zero_Trek\"><\/span><b>2) High Altitude &amp;\/or Sub-Zero Trek<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5502 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/High-Altitude-or-Sub-Zero-Trek-.jpg\" alt=\"High Altitude or Sub-Zero Trek\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Hiking Pole\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><i>Recommended Brand\/ Product: Quechua<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Thermals(<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 sets<\/span><b>)\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><i>Recommended Brand\/ Product: Wedze<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Fleece Jacket\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><i>Recommended Brand\/ Product: Wedze<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Holofoil \/Down Jacket <\/b><b><\/b><i>Recommended Brand\/ Product: Quechua, Wildcraft<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Balaclava\/ warm beanie + Neck Warmer\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><i>Recommended Brand\/ Product: Quechua<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Woolen Socks (<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid wearing them during the trail, use them only at the campsite. Use cotton Socks for walking. ) <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Fleece Gloves<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Waterproof Gloves <\/b><b><\/b><i>Recommended Brand\/ Product: Wedze<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Lip Balm &amp;\/ Petroleum Jelly\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><i>Recommended Brand\/ Product: Himalayan\/HealthNGlow originals\/ The Body Shop<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>50+ SPF \u00a0Sunscreen (<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from direct solar radiation, a lot of rays \u00a0land on your skin due to reflection off snow patches, this may give you severe sunburn, and, you may not even feel the pain and burn until you decent back to normal temperatures)<\/span><b><\/b><i>Recommended Brand\/Product: Quechua, Wildcraft, NorthFace<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Diamox (F<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or high-Altitude, low oxygen density areas. Although they\u2019re general medicines; Consult your physician before buying them)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Snow Goggles (<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They protect your eyes from chilly winds, apart from keeping them UV safe) <\/span><b><\/b><i>Recommended Brand\/ Product: Orao\/Wedze<\/i><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gaiters <\/strong>(Hiking trails are not generally paved and concrete roads, they have loose pebbles, dust, and at times, knee-deep snow. Under those circumstances, use a gaiter to help you walk hindrance-free.) <b>\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><i>Recommended Brand\/ Product: Quechua<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Crampons (<\/b>A good trekking shoe comes with good grips, but, with attention to frozen surfaces, even the best of the shoes tend to slip. Crampons have metal studs to help you maintain a better grip. M<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ostly, your trek organizer will provide these if needed<\/span><b>) <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_HOW_TO_PACK\"><\/span>B. HOW TO PACK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Pack heavier things closer to the spine and lighter away.<\/li>\n<li>Stick to the packing style you choose to pack for your first trek, as this will help you be well versed in where you&#8217;ve what. You&#8217;ll not have to pull out everything over and over again to look for missing(when you forget where you packed something) goods. Keep a handy list to help you remember the same.<\/li>\n<li>Also, arrange all your goods such that things you&#8217;ll need at the campsite only, are packed farther away and things like snacks and first aid kits with a way to quickly access. Ask a helper at the store, wherever you bought the rucksack, to guide you about the specific uses of certain elastic ties and pocket sections in the bag. There are ties and clips for you to assemble your sleeping mat\/bag, hiking pole, water bottle nets, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Choose to wear cargo pants, and pocketed-outerwear, you can distribute about 1 to 2 kg weight of goods across them. To put it differently, wear clothing that doubles as spaces for carrying your goods.<\/li>\n<li>In the final analysis, always remember the golden rule: <b>Lighter the backpack, the better your experience will be.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re reading this article, it means that you\u2019ve switched to try out a different traveling style, unlike the stereotypical leisurely vacations! If you haven&#8217;t switched to trekking yet, find out\u00a0 Why you should go on a trek right away! Packing for your first trek as such is quite different from your usual packing style. 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