Packing for survival on a Trek !!! - Things to carry for a Beginner.

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Across India, we have magnificent landscapes for trekking experiences suitable to a solo traveler or a group of frequent travelers. The trekking trails through the mountain range, tropical rain forests, ragged hills and green valleys. Trekking in India is a great way to merely experience the natural beauty of the country specially watching Animals feeding on the greens, listen the birds chime, the water flowing and bounty of breathable oxygen all around us all natural which being a very good experience for those beauty appreciator and peace seekers. As I merely stay in a city, I feel so good when I am on a trek as it is a complete different scenario, just feel like heaven in the forest’s and hills, Off course I don’t say city life is bad but do try to make an escape to the forest, hills and mountains depending on the climate conditions, you can feel the difference and will be charmed by nature.

In India I see many people trekking in the rainy season in the desolate forest, Himalayans & Other mountain range in winters and rainy too. But it is said to travel incessantly in a social group, being merely for safety reasons it is better to hike with a small group of competent people. That in a peculiar way if someone is injured, one stays with the helpless victim, while the other two get help. No one is ever alone that way. Trekking also need strength and physical stamina which can be attained by doing Yoga.

 

 

    Yoga is an outstanding activity for developing the strength, quick wittedness, and flexibility that you need for trek. It is important to stretch before and after trek. Though, it seems like you may just be using your legs, trekking works your entire body. The great thing about Trekking is that the more you hike the stronger you become. Trekking is after all great to increase fitness, lose weight and reduce stress.

    New backpackers would desperately want to know several peculiar things before they tackle long-distance trail such as what kind of back pack and other useful items required on the enjoyable trek:

1.  Before properly starting you trekking, carefully prepare a "trip plan" at let willing people know where you are going and the basics of your trek. Make sure you wisely leave a copy of your trip plan with someone back home. Willingly this person passively awaits your possible return and is responsible enough to call for further assistance.


2. BAG PACKS: For a day trek we need at least 20-35 liters of bag / for multi-day bag packs (3-5 days) we need 50-70 liters of bags / for more than 5 days we need 80-110 liters or more bags, as we need to carry extra water, food, clothing, and also other items which has to always carry for a day trek or for how long you may plan.




3. MUST CARRY ON TREK ALWAYS 




 

4. FOOD FOR TREK: The best foods to take on a trek are those that provide ample energy and help you feel full without weighing you down depending on the number of days :

  • Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes
  • Instant noodles
  • Instant Soup mix
  • Protein Bars
  • Fresh fruit and veggies
  • Dried fruits 
  • Coffee & Tea Bags
  • Chocolates / Nuts.



5. CLOTHES TO CARRY ON TREK:  While on a trek it is suggested to wear more of Polyester clothes rather than cotton as they dry quick, but for sure it’s not known for its durability. Avoid cotton and denim clothes in trek as they also increase the weight of your bag and take a lot of time to dry off. Keep your bag pack light as possible. 


6. TYPE OF SHOE FOR TREK:  This is the most important thing in your trek. The best trekking shoes are all adaptable. We need shoes which can be used in any weather conditions.

        • A good shoe with a lot of groves is a good to go.
        • Look for softness and flexibility of shoe sole
        • The shoe should have a good ankle support
        • Check for shoe size a bit bigger as it give space for your feet.
        •  It should be Water Resistance but not completely Water proof.
        • One of the best Brands for trek shoes in India are Timberland/ Columbia/Woodland/ Quechua/ Wildcraft.

Invest in the best shoe as a painful feet can ruin a Trek.



7. TREKKING POLE’s are very helpful and provide better balance, especially over slippery surfaces, like when crossing streams, over loose rocks, etc. Also having the trekking pole help’s you fight with scary predators if encountered in the trek. The length of a normal trekking pole is maximum 140 cm and the length is adjustable. And when not in trek you can shorten it and carry with you in your trek bag hassle-free.




8. If you are planning to stay for night or more it’s better to carry a SLEEPING BAGS which can keep you warm and give you a good sleep after a tiring trek. Always use a mat below your sleeping bag and put your cotton socks while sleeping it will keep you warm.



9. On a trek carrying 3-4 bottle with you would be a bit difficult and make your bag heavy. But if you are on mountain trek you need to get yourself a Hydration pack, a hydration pack is basically a bag of water built into the pack. It has a drinking tube which is kind of like a long straw which allows the person carrying it to easily have a drink of water. As there won’t be shop’s between the treks to get water bottle, so this is the best option for the whole day trip, to keep your body hydrated and reduce some weight of bottle on the go. You can get some water bottle’s with you in the vehicle you are travelling and fill it near the trek start as five liters is good enough for a day trek.


10. And when you are on a trek and encounter wild animals it is better to be aware of every step you take and always keep a check on your surroundings, keep talking loudly, avoid earphones. Also always be in group as normally animals never attack a group of people and even if they try to attack on you do not run, just fight back or keep throwing stone so that it goes away. But do not provoke the animals, they are aggressive only if you bother it. 


Hope you guys have a successful trip with a lot of good stories.


        Always keep the surrounding clean as 

you keep passing.The beautiful trails we 

love, will look beautiful only if you want it to be.





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