People generally complain that they did not bring X, Y, Z for the trek etc. Here is a checklist that I have compiled after going to a lot of treks.
This is a list of all things that you need to carry when Backpacking, Trekking or Travelling. Please note that this list is exhaustive, but not all things are necessary - Please take only those things that are relevant to you / your travel.
Do let me know if I have missed anything and I can update this list.
This is a list of all things that you need to carry when Backpacking, Trekking or Travelling. Please note that this list is exhaustive, but not all things are necessary - Please take only those things that are relevant to you / your travel.
Do let me know if I have missed anything and I can update this list.
| Sl.No | Type | Item | No | Description / Tips |
1
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Paper | Cash | Cash for your expenses | |
2
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Paper | ID Proof Xerox Copies | 3 | Must for everyone |
3
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Paper | Medical Certificate | 1 | In case asked by Trekking group |
4
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Paper | Tickets | 1 | All your travel tickets |
5
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Paper | Trekking Admit Card | 1 | Eg : YHAI |
6
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Paper | Trekking Membership Card | 1 | Eg : YHAI |
7
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Paper | Your Photographs | 2+2 | Passport + Stamp |
8
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Clothes | Extra Bag | 1 | Only if needed (in long treks etc) |
9
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Clothes | Gloves | 1 | For treks in cold areas |
10
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Clothes | Hunter Shoes | 1 | |
11
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Clothes | Jacket/Sweater | 1 | Warmer the better |
12
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Clothes | Jeans/Shorts | x | |
13
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Clothes | Kerchiefs / Napkins | x | Can also use as a Arab kufiya |
14
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Clothes | Monkey Cap | 1 | For treks in cold areas |
15
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Clothes | Neck Warmer | 1 | For treks in cold areas |
16
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Clothes | Raincoat | 1 | Sheeter / poncho is better |
17
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Clothes | Rucksack | 1 | |
18
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Clothes | Shoes - Spare / Slippers | 1 | or Sandals - Quick wear/remove for short talks etc |
19
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Clothes | Socks | 4 | The more the merrier |
20
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Clothes | Sun Cap | 1 | |
21
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Clothes | Thermals | x | For treks in cold areas |
22
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Clothes | Tshirts | x | Keep an extra T-shirt |
23
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Clothes | Undergarments | x | Your Preference |
24
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Toiletries | Deodorant | 1 | Smaller the better |
25
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Toiletries | Facewash | 1 | Smaller the better |
26
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Toiletries | Mouth Wash | 1 | Alternate to a brush/paste |
27
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Toiletries | Napkins | 1 | Wet or dry. Your preference |
28
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Toiletries | Paper Soap | x | |
29
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Toiletries | Sampoo | 1 | Sachets are better |
30
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Toiletries | Shaving Kit | 1 | Use and throw one is better |
31
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Toiletries | Soap | 1 | Smaller the better |
32
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Toiletries | Toilet Paper | 1 | |
33
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Toiletries | Tooth Brush | 1 | |
34
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Toiletries | Tooth Paste | 1 | Try to share among two people, Smaller the better |
35
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Toiletries | Towels | 1 | Lighter the better |
36
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Toiletries | Water Bottle - Drinking | 2 | Atleast 2 litres |
37
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Toiletries | Water Bottle - Toilet | 1 | :) |
38
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Toiletries | Talcum Powder | 1 | For rashes, shoe bites, freshen up, absorbs sweat etc |
39
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Toiletries | Rubber Gloves | For cold water | |
40
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Food | Bowl | 1 | Can use Tiffin box for this |
41
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Food | Hand Sanitizer | 1 | Shared among all trekkers |
42
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Food | Lunch Box | 1 | For packed lunch during trek |
43
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Food | Plate | 1 | For eating food in Long treks |
44
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Food | Spoon | 1 | For eating food in Long treks |
45
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Food | Tumbler | 1 | For tea/Coffee |
46
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Medical | Cold Cream / Sun Screen | 1 total | Shared among all |
47
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Medical | First Aid Kit | 1 total | Dettol, Cotton Roll, Bandaids, Paracetmol, Saridon, antiseptic creams, Pills for fever, pain killer, stomach pain, vomit, Cold etc |
48
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Medical | Glucose | 1 | |
49
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Medical | Mosquito Repellent | 1 total | Shared among all trekkers |
50
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Medical | Pain Killer Spray | 1 total | Shared among all trekkers |
51
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Medical | Your Regular Medication | If any | |
52
|
Misc | Binoculars | 1 | |
53
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Misc | Camera - DSLR | 1 | |
54
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Misc | Camera - Extra Battery | 1 | |
55
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Misc | Camera - Pointandshoot | 1 | |
56
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Misc | Camera - Video Camera | 1 | |
57
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Misc | Chargers | 1 | Mobile, camera etc |
58
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Misc | Labels/Stickers | 1 | Not sticky notes, labels to mark things, Can double as an adhesive tape |
59
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Misc | Lots Of Plastic Covers | 5 | For carrying Wet clothes, Garbage etc |
60
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Misc | Powerbank | x | Portable charger for your phone / USB devices |
61
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Misc | Sewing Kit | 1 | Must for everyone. Thread, needle, button, hook are minimum |
62
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Misc | Spare Batteries | 1 Set | for Torch / Camera / Electronics |
63
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Misc | Sunglasses | x | Must in areas of snow, desert |
64
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Misc | Swiss Knife | 1 total | tweezers etc are a must for thorns etc |
65
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Misc | Thread/Rope | 1 | Bring some thick thread, used for hanging clothes etc |
66
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Misc | Torch | 1 | Must in all treks |
67
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Misc | Umberella | 1 | Good for sun / Rain etc |
68
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Misc | Voice Recorder | 1 | To record your story |
69
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Misc | Plastic cover | to eat food that can be thrown, instead of washing your box | |
70
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Misc | Scotch brite | If you don’t want to use theirs | |
71
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Misc | Camphor | Useful in High altitude treks - when suffocated, smell it | |
72
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Misc | Glucose Tablets | Good to chew these can eat the powder | |
73
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Sleeping Kit | Bedsheet / Blanket / Shawl | 1 | Can be used inside sleeping bags etc |
74
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Sleeping Kit | Sleeping Bag | 1 | |
75
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Sleeping Kit | Tent | 1 | |
76
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Sleeping Kit | Sleeping Mat | 1 |
