What to take on a high altitude trek | Indiahikes
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Carrying a backpack on a trek is not difficult, if you know how to keep it light and comfortable. For that, you should know exactly what to pack in it.
The first thing to keep in mind is not to pack for "if" situations. "If it rains, all my clothes are going to get wet. Surely, I must carry spare clothes?" Well, no. Use a poncho instead, to cover yourself and the bag. Your clothes will be dry and so will you! Swathi gives you a list of what exactly to pack on a high-altitude trek, to ensure your bag doesn't weigh more than 8-9 kg.
You need to know how to pack these clothes efficiently in a backpack. Here, these videos and articles will help you.
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0:00 Introduction
0:09 What to take on a high-altitude trek
0:46 Woolen Sweater
1:06 Fleece jacket
1:23 Padded jacket
2:13 T-shirts
2:55 Trekking pants
3:31 Thermals
4:03 Undergarments
4:25 Sun cap
4:53 Balaclava or woolen cap
5:22 Neck warmer
5:45 Sunglasses
5:59 Gloves
6:23 Socks
6:54 Poncho
7:19 Headlamp or Torch
7:47 Trekking pole
8:12 Medical kit
8:34 Toilet kit
9:04 Sunscreen
9:17 Toilet roll
9:34 Lunch box Mug Spoon
10:12 Water bottles
10:36 Slippers
11:00 Carry as less as possible
11:26 Plastic cover
11:47 Face towel
12:14 Small foldable backpack
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Woolen sweters should be avoided when you are trekking. You must carry a goretex jacket which is a double jacket ( fleece inside and waterproof and wind proof outside). The down jacket (padded jacket)should be worn in a dry cold weather or if you are indoors. Never wear a down jacket in wet weather. For tshirt,carry polyester tshirts which dries quickly. Avoid cotton tshirts because they dont dry quickly and can be very uncomfortable when you sweat while hiking. Drink plenty of water on the trek. Eat well during the trek. Avoid alcohol beverages during the trek.
I am not so sure about this. Many people wear merino clothes and these works better than synthetic, also all first mountaineers were using woolen clothes.
Hi th-cam.com/video/rtqzhYsKWRw/w-d-xo.html
Ty
This is more helpful and brief
Down an padded jackets are not the same. They serve different purposes.
And then there is Bear Grylls who just carries a knife and a cup☺️
lol.
And a helicopter on standby psht
cuz he's a master, he's the grandmaster.
and a whole team filming him
Hahaha.. Best comment 👌
Woolen sweater
Fleece jacket
Padded jacket
3 t-shirt collar
Toilet paper
2 trekking pants
Trekking pole
Thermals
Undergarments
Sun cap
Woolen cap
Neck warmer
Sun glasses
Synthetic gloves
Sports shoes
Poncho
Torch
sunscreen 40
Medical kit
Water bottle
Luchbox mug
Slippers
Plastic bags and ziplock
Face towel
Folded bagpack
i liked your concern for environment when you said ," don't take anything you can leave behind "
I would just add that taking an umbrella along would be useful and convenient.
When you are in camp and it is raining (it often does) and you need to go only from your tent to the dining tent, an umbrella is way more convenient than a poncho first in using and then on drying it out.
Then even while trekking if it is raining, it may be helpful in keeping dryer for the umbrella to take the first blow of the rain, and let the poncho deal with the residue. Though i would agree this depends if you have your hands free or not.
It is quite convenient to carry. One can easily fit it onto the top of the backpack you are carrying.
I have done 2 Himalayan treks with Indiahikes and looking back the umbrella is one gear i would think of adding.
Extremely helpful tips ! Thank you very much Swathi.
You are welcome! :)
Nd guys avoid boxers xD
The way she got shy. 😂
Extremely informative video. I've been recently drawn into trekking after my Gorson Bugyal mini trekking experience. This was the exact thing I was looking for. Great vid, thanks! Keep it up!
Thank you! Glad it could help :)
fitness can take you places. Good work indiahikes for inspiring people
I really enjoy all your videos ...however I feel there are a lot of things here that needs to be clarified ...such as, no cotton on mountain please, it tends to get wet from sweat and freezes you from inside, always always carry water wicking materials. For higher altitudes SPF 40 wont work ... Poncho is practical yes but rarely effective in high winds...Nalgene water bottles !!! ....Gaiters, did we forget to mention them? having said that i don't want to sound too critical because this is a very informative video for beginners.
Please suggest what you think is important😮too
Thankyou so much!!
i'm now relieved that i have what i'll be needing for my trip to dalhousie
this really helped and cleared all my queries
You are welcome! Happy travelling! :)
Hi swathi , what are ready to eat food items that we can carry usually on 5day trek??
Thanks for post!!
Where cud i get the cap you mentioned ?
Hi Swati, I am planning to go to Lachung (Sikkim) this April and would like to know what's the best gear to carry for tracking.
please tell me about what temperature rating sleeping bag should I buy for trekking in the Himalayas.
Your stuff is good... great reslect from Rajasthan...
Swathi did 1 trekking pole is good enough tll 14000 ft? or we need a pair of pole! pls suggest..
hey what about tent and sleeping bag ?
where to keep them ? @indiahikes
Does Indiahikes provide tent and sleeping bags as well? They are a must in any kind of trek where there is a chance of rain or snow. You need a properly rated sleeping bag for the time of the year you are going for the trek. You also need a properly ventilated tent with rainfly attached so that you can rest inside it in the case of rain or snowfall. Most of all, you need good quality shoes since they can make or break your trip. Don't take sports or running shoes for the trek in the Himalayas as they would rub off easily and they won't have a good grip in the snow and definitely won't be waterproof. Also, you need to carry some sort of food and maybe a portable stove if you can't find a place to eat. I am not sure about the Himalayan treks but treks here in the US can lead to a wilderness where there won't be any stall, hotel, dhaba, etc. So I carry a portable gas stove as small as a cigarette lighter which I attach to a small propane cylinder and boil water from it to cook instant noodles or oats. Best of luck to everyone going for a trek and be safe.
Give me some idea about trekking pant for winter trekking from decathlon? Cheap one
Very informative and helpful . Thanks very much
Glad it could help! You're welcome :)
Thank you for sharing this useful information.
Glad it could help. You're welcome! :)
Great video! It would be nice if you made a video specifically for the type of boots you need for different types fo treks. Boots are after all one of the most important things in a trek :).
Hi Chiristopher, We have a video exclusively on trekking shoes! Here is the link :) - th-cam.com/video/1raCE47BFA0/w-d-xo.html
Hey, what kind of inners should we carry on trekking? How to take care of them and dry them??
I have been carrying everything else and luckily, I have not experienced rain, but I am planning to buy a poncho soon for my monsoon trek. Thanks for the informative video.
Foldable additional backpack , do you like to suggest any capacity (litre)!
Which shoes would you recommend for the Trekking in Kishtwar high altitude places
What kind of trek pants you recommend?
Very informative video for trekking
Thanks for your efforts ❤️
Glad you liked it :)
Thermals(1st layer which directly touches the body) should be cotton or synthetic ?
Thanks Swathi u mention the bag size I was confused thanks again
any recommendations for a budget sleeping bag for -5° ?
Thank you, great video, very useful! Just a question: in a homestay trekking, shall I bring with me my own sleeping bag or would they provide me some blankets? tks!
It depends on where you're going. But almost at all home stays, they give you blankets. But for hygiene purposes, we recommend carrying a fleece liner or a light sleeping bag that your can get into and then put on a blanket.
@@Indiahikes Thank you!! I'm planning to hike the Markha Valley Trekking, I hope they have blankets as you suggested, so as to avoid the weight of a sleeping bag
Please specify the brand and item name of the foldable backpack in reference. 12:37
Informative as well as cute, video.
Really helpful for people(such as I) trekking for the first time..
Glad it could help! :)
Nice..informative...
What abt ny dry food?
I've specs with photocromatic lens. Do I still need a sunglass?
Looks like a nice roadside shop with a beautiful owner.
Swathi which padded or down jacket ? -5° or -10°
Nice, excellent and informative
Is it okay to carry quilted jacket or bomber jacket instead of padded jacket.. I m bit confused among them so need guidance.. suggest me.. I m planning for kedarkantha
You are beaztiful Swathi.
Greetings from Belgrade, Serbia.
How much in kgs/ liters should one carry for a friendship peak.looking for an urgent reply
Could you plz tell me where is trekking shop in delhi where I can buy all these things .?
Hi Swathi , It's super informative, Can you add the links of few mention items to buy online. It would be more helpful please.
Nice content!
Thank you
Hi Swathi
your videos are extremely helpful. I am planning to go to Goecha la Trek in late Sep 29 i belive, could you please help with the rucksack that i need to carry and trek shoes suitable for the trek ?
Hi Surjayan, it's wonderful that you're planning the Goechala trek in autumn. It is the best season to do the trek! On the trek, you can take a 55-60 L backpack. That will do. Wildcraft has some good rucksacks. You can take a look at those. Make sure the backpack suits your height and is sturdy and well-balanced. This article will help you choose the right backpack - indiahikes.com/choose-right-backpack-trek/
As for shoes, go for something with good grip and high ankle support. The Forclaz series by Decathlon has good shoes.
Hi Swathi .
very helpful thankyou
i like this video very much.
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good information... very useful!! great work
Thank you! :)
Any extra suggestions for Chadar Trek??
Very informative video ❤
aap backpack kiska use krti hi
Hi swathi, Is the Arpenaz 20 padded jacket enough for a May Roopkund trek?
Hi Shalmika I just took a look at the jacket. It looks perfect. Go for it. :)
Nice information
I am going for a trek on hamta pass ... can you please tell me about mobile network ??
Can u linkdown where can we get these clothes n accesories?
Swati is best!!!!
For the Rupin pass trek, (or any trek basically)we’ll keep our large backpack at the base camp right? Or do we need to carry it till the end?
You will need to carry it till the end. :) Keep your backpack light, weighing just about 7-8 kilos. Wear your backpack right and you will not feel the weight of it. If you have excess luggage, then perhaps you can leave it behind at a hotel in Shimla, where you're staying.
Can u suggest some good rucksacks for trekking
Very helpful, thanks
You're welcome! :)
Hi swati. this is very useful information to me. I'm going for brahmatal trek in April. Do i need to carry sleeping bag?
Hi Souvik, if you're trekking with Indiahikes, you don't have to take a sleeping bag with you. If you're trekking by yourself, you will have to - a sleeping bag that can withstand temperatures below zero degrees - preferably up to -5 degrees.
Swathi Chatrapathy Thanks a lot Swathi.
Do working boots do same job as a hiking boots does?..Sister pls suggest me a nice hiking boots under 2000...
Good information. Thank you.
You're welcome! :)
Going on a kedarnath trek in sep last what should i take
Hi Swathi ! Can you suggest me some of the brands that produce those trek pants which you mentioned.Also where can I buy them ? Decathlon ?
Hi Anup Decathlon is a good place to buy trekking pants. The pants in the video are from there. You could also try Wildcraft.
If you can find something on sale on the Columbia India website/ stores .. they are very good value at upto 70% discounts..
best video.. superb
Thank you :)
Excellent video..
Very informative
Glad it was helpful!
All these items, are they available at one spot shop?
I want to carry my DSLR .. is it ok or is there any complications?
Where will u get all these things?
You did not speak of the shoes. All in all the video was very informative
Hi Amol, We have a video exclusively on trekking shoes! Here is the link :) - th-cam.com/video/1raCE47BFA0/w-d-xo.html
very helpful thankyou
You're welcome! :)
All the best ✌🏻
Thank you.. very useful video
Thank you! :)
Hi, Swathi! I am going on the Kedarkantha trek during March with you guys. Can you please tell me what gloves you are showing here? The waterproof ones I seem to find online are way too expensive!
Hi Pratik the ones I have in this video are from the USA. However, you can go for something like these - www.decathlon.in/p/8229532_quechua-bionnassay-1000-adult-waterproof-hiking-gloves-black.html#/12-200-m. You get other basic skiing gloves also that will work.
Thanks!
What to take on high altitude trek?
Nothing just a bag of marijuana. 😂😂
You'll be surprised to know it is very much in demand when you reach the top.
Foreigners and many boys ask for hash...
Sell it to em for three / four times the value..lol
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gazab bhai
Getting high when you’re high 😂😅
How can one wear sunglass if he/she has a glass already for myopia /hypermetropia?
hello swathi mam.. your all videos are goods for every one.
HI5 & Namaste buddy, nice video, thanks for your support!
Lovely
hi swathi i am darshan and I am going to kedarkantha trekk on 4 th Feb. can I use para commander shoes for kedarkantha trekk ? and If i can use so,from where can I get it
Hi Darshan those should would be fine for the trek. But they are not available at Sankri right now. We have moved away from the slope because it is peak winter and doing the trek is extremely difficult until March. We have the shoes at Lohajung only as of now. So you might have to pick up another pair of trekking shoes.
Amazing video
Thank you! :)
Hi swathi...I'm going to hampta to chandratal trek in September..there would be possibility of heavy rain so please suggest me how many layers shall I carry and which rain suit or raincoat I should carry ...does poncho work on padded Jacket or not...
Did you get any answer???
@@manishahembrom3578
No not yet to be
Hey Swati. Thanks for the Video. Can you also tell about the shoes to get for trekking in snow.
Hi Meenakshi, We have a video exclusively on trekking shoes! Here is the link :) - th-cam.com/video/1raCE47BFA0/w-d-xo.html
Hi swathi, i cannot wear sunglasses as I wear glasses, so are there any alternatives for sunglasses
?
Hi Venkat, you have two options - one is to get sunglasses that fit over your prescription glasses. The other is to get sunglasses custom-made according to your power. The first option would be a cheaper and easier option I'd say. You find such glasses pretty easily online.
Just use a Clipper Sun glass, which can be clipped on Regular spectacles. I bought one from Decathlon store. I hate wearing two glasses, it's so uncomfortable
Dear Ma'am Swathy, i have a query. I want to know more about the significance of doing a basic mountaineering course if somebody wants to join indiahikes as a trek leader?
Hi could you please arrange a customized trekking for 2 people. It's going to be my first trekking experience and I want to enjoy it at my own pace and conditions along with my favourite person free from unwanted crowd.
Is trekking to Hampta pass and Spiti valley in the first week of September ideal?
Yes it is.
Can you kindly say so.thing about shoes!! Thanks.
Please cover what kind of wrist watches, phones/cameras, gps devices and other equipment to be used in future videos
Temperature matters only when you're static, once you start trekking the need for clothes changes. Wearing too much will cause discomfort. I don't recommend wearing fleece as first layers as it's gets sweaty inside while trekking and creates discomfort. I use sports tshirt, fleece (maybe 2), waterproof trekking jacket for top and sports lower, thermal followed by trek pant (can be adjusted according to temperature or your trekking speed) for bottom.
Eating right things will also help you maintaining your energy and body temperature. Avoid craps like maggie.
Where do we poo when we are trekking in high altitude?
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very informative video☺
Thank you! :)
how to join these trekking clubs plzz suggest
Do we have to carry power bank
I am a beginner in this field... What about power glass or spectacles In high altitude? Have to use contact lens?
Hi Anubhab, these articles will help you with that - Contact lenses or spectacles? Which one to use? - www.indiahikes.com/contact-lens-spectacles-trekking/
How to use sunglasses with spectacles - www.indiahikes.com/sunglasses-spectacles-trekkers/
Hi Swathi, could you explain me in brief about how we are going to sleep ? Do we need to carry a sleeping bag ?
Hi Bishak, if you are trekking with Indiahikes, you will be provided with the sleeping bags (as seen in the video). They are custom made to withstand the negative temperatures you face at high altitude. You will not have to carry a sleeping bag. There will be sleeping bags at every campsite. You will be given a liner of your own in the beginning of the trek that you will use first and then get into the sleeping bag - this is to maintain hygiene.
Hi Swathi.. thanks for the informative video.Please help out with information..are sunglasses required should necessarily be of category 4 or polarised cat 2 are sufficient for high altitude snow trek ?
Hi Manas, cat 2 will be sufficient. Most trekkers wear the most basic sunglasses and make do with it. Unless you're spending days together camping and trekking in snow, you don't have to worry too much. On most 16,000-ers you'll see snow only on one or two days of the trek. It's not much of a worry.