What to take on a high altitude trek | Indiahikes

Planning a trek? Check out our Upcoming 2024 Himalayan treks: https://indiahikes.com/upcoming-treks 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. Ideal layering for a Himalayan trek, click here - 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3MuHLPW How to pack your backpack for a weekend trek - 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3SZIQln Why carrying a backpack is not difficult - 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3ezePtA Why backpacking is a term and suitcasing is not - 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3rOKKJR While packing your backpack, you need to be careful about what you should take on the Himalayan trek - 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3yBp3Rb Also, you should know what not to take on a trek! - 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3e5FG0i How to choose the right backpack for a trek? - 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3g5XtVT Visit our website here 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3ULaMLc Indiahikes upcoming treks 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3rgmMGV Follow us on our social media platforms: 👉🏽 Facebook -   / indiahikes   👉🏽 Instagram -   / indiahikes   👉🏽 Twitter -   / indiahikes   👉🏽 LinkedIn -   / indiahikes   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 #indiahikes #indiahikescommunity #whattotakeonahighaltitudetrek #whattocarry #himalayantrek #trekkingtips #trekkingindia #kedarkantha #hamptapass #trekpreparations #backpack #trekking #hikinggear #himalayantrek