GEAR PROVIDED
MOUNTAINEERING EQUIPMENT – BOOTS, CRAMPONS, ICE AXE, HARNESS, CARABINERS, ROPES, ETC.
TENT, SLEEPING BAGS AND FOAM MATTRESSES
BACKPACK AND RELATED
| BACKPACK/ DUFFEL BAG | 55-65 L | WITH STURDY STRAPS AND A SUPPORTING FRAME. ALTERNATIVELY, A SPECIALIZED DUFFEL BAG MAY ALSO BE USED. THIS WILL BE LOADED ON MULES/ PORTERS |
| TECHNICAL RUCKSACK/ BACKPACK | 45-55 L | THIS IS YOUR PRINCIPAL RUCKSACK WHICH WILL BE USED AS A DAYPACK ON THE APPROACH (TREK SECTION) AS WELL AS SUMMIT DAY. STERNUM STRAP AND WAIST BELT ALONG WITH LOOPS TO FASTEN AN ICE AXE ARE REQUIRED. https://www.decathlon.in/p/8495214/sleeping-bags-and-backpacks/mountaineering-bag-33-litres-alpinism-33-blue?id=8495214&type=p |
| WATERPROOF BACKPACK COVER AND DRY BAG | GOES OVER THE BACKPACK TO HELP PROTECT FROM PRECIPITATION |
TECHNICAL CLOTHING
| BASE LAYER (TOP AND BOTTOM) | 1 | BREATHABLE BASE LAYER TROUSERS AND LONG SLEEVE TOPS. ONLY CONSIDER MERINO WOOL OR SYNTHETIC MATERIAL. NO COTTON/ COTTON WOOL MIX. |
| SOFT SHELL PANTS | 1 | SOFT AND STRETCHABLE PANTS THAT FIT WELL WITH OR WITHOUT BASE LAYER BOTTOM. PLEASE NOTE THAT TREKKING PANTS ARE TOO THIN TO BE CONSIDERED SOFT SHELL PANTS. WATER PROOFING RECOMMENDED. TO BE USED WHILE SUMMITING. https://trekkit.in/categories/softshell-pants https://www.decathlon.in/p/8386810/climbing-mountaineering-clothing/men-mountaineering-pant-alpinism-black?id=8386810&type=p |
| TREKKING PANTS | 1-2 | TREKKING PANTS THAT ARE MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIAL AND OFFER POCKETS FOR CONVENIENCE. YOU MAY CONSIDER A PAIR THAT YOU CAN CONVERT INTO SHORTS. |
| HARDSHELL PANTS/ OVERTROUSERS | 1 | FULL LENGTH ZIPS ALLOW WEARING OVER OTHER LAYERS WHILE WALKING IN DEEP SNOW OR RAINY WEATHER https://trekkit.in/categories/waterproof-pant |
| FLEECE JACKET | 1 | TO BE WORN ABOVE BASE LAYER AS MID LAYER |
| WATERPROOF JACKET (HARDSHELL) | 1 | THIS WILL PROTECT YOUR INNER LAYERS FROM GETTING WET. GET A SIZE SO YOU CAN FIT ALL THE TOP LAYERS UNDER IT! https://trekkit.in/categories/waterproof-jackets |
| DOWN JACKET | 1 | 700 FILL. THIS WILL KEEP YOU WARM DURING CAMP AND SUMMIT https://www.decathlon.in/p/8649006/climbing-mountaineering-clothing/men-s-mountaineering-down-jacket-mountaineering-light-grey?id=8649006&type=p |
| SYNTHETIC TSHIRT | 1-2 | FULL LENGTH FOR ADEQUATE SUN PROTECTION, CAN BE USED DURING THE TREK OR TO ADD LAYERS. |
HEADWEAR
| SUN HAT/CAP | 1 | PREFERABLY ONE WITH A BACK FLAP. IT HELPS PROTECT THE NECK FROM SUNBURN |
| WOLLEN/SYNTHETIC HAT | 1 | WOOL/SYNTHETIC HAT THAT COVERS THE HEAD AND EARS COMFORATABLY |
| WOOLEN HEAD SCARF/MUFFLER/NECK WARMER | 1 | KEEPS NECK INSULATED |
| BALACLAVA | 1 | VERY EFFECTIVE IN WINDY CONDITIONS AS IT COVERS FULL FACE |
| SUN GLASSES | 1 | GET A PAIR WITH UV PROTECTION TO PROTECT FROM GLARE AND SNOW BLINDNESS. ENSURE GOOD SIDE PROTECTION. |
| LED HEAD TORCH WITH EXTRA BATTERIES | 1 | LED HEADLAMP OFFERING 200-300 LUMENS OF OUTPUT. FRESHLY INSTALLED BATTERIES PLUS SOME SPARE BATTERIES. WEATHER RESISTANT MODELS PREFERRED |
HANDWEAR
| INSULATED GLOVES | 1 | LIGHTWEIGHT SYNTHETIC GLOVES THAT OFFER A SNUG AND COMFORTABLE FIT AND HELP INSULATE https://trekkit.in/categories/glove-mitts |
| HARDSHELL GLOVES | 1 | SHOULD BE WATERPROOF https://trekkit.in/categories/glove-mitts |
FOOTWEAR
| HIGH ANKLE TREKKING BOOTS | 1 | WATERPROOF YET BREATHABLE TREKKING BOOTS (WELL WORN IN) WHICH PROVIDE HIGH ANKLE SUPPORT |
| CROCS | 1 | COMFORTABLE AND TO BE WORN TO WALK AROUND AT CAMP |
| LINER SOCKS | 3 PAIRS | TO BE USED WHILE HIKING |
| THICK WOOL SOCKS | 1-2 PAIRS | TO BE USED AT CAMP AND/ OR SUMMIT NIGHT |
TOILETRIES
| LIGHT TOWEL | 1 | SMALL QUICK DRY TOWEL |
| TOILETRY BAG | 1 | LARGE WNOUGH TO FIT ITEMS LISTEN BELOW |
| CHAPSTICK/LIP BALM | 1 | DRY AND COLD CONDITIONS WILL MAKE YOUR LIPS PARTICULARLY DRY! |
| COLD CREAM | 1 | MOISTURISE THE BODY |
| LIP BALM | 1 | PROTECTS LIPS FROM CHAPPING |
| SUNSCREEN | 1 | SPF 60 AND ABOVE |
| HAND SANITISER | 1 |
WATER BOTTLES AND MISC
| WATER BOTTLE (1 NALGENE OR SIMILAR AND 1 LIFESTRAW) | EVERY PARTICIPANT MUST CARRY 2 LITRES CAPACITY. LIFESTRAW WATER BOTTLE (OR SIMILAR) IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. https://www.amazon.in/s?k=LifeStraw | |
| INSULATED WATER BOTTLE | HELPFUL FOR SUMMIT NIGHT | |
| WATER PURIFICATION TABLETS | 1 | AQUAMIRA TABLETS(CHLORINE DIOXIDE WATER TREATMENT) |
| CAMERA WITH EXTRA BATTERIES | ||
| PRE AND POST TRIP CLOTHING | ||
| POCKET KNIFE/ SWISS TOOL KIT |
PERSONAL MEDICATION
| PLEASE BRING ANY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION ALONG WITH PRESCRIPTION FROM DOCTOR |
Where can I purchase these items?
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