What to take on a high altitude trek | Indiahikes

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[@supertramp26]

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.

[@naamidaa]

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.

[@anshiletv9016]

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[@sumandalal2175]

Ty

[@amangamps7430]

This is more helpful and brief

[@viswanathanseshadri1047]

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.

[@vishwajeetdas599]

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

[@MrBubudas]

And then there is Bear Grylls who just carries a knife and a cup☺️

[@rishagarg566]

lol.

[@Xerilai]

And a helicopter on standby psht

[@jiteshsharma8306]

cuz he's a master, he's the grandmaster.

[@Neeraj_013]

and a whole team filming him

[@tafri961]

Hahaha.. Best comment 👌

[@_bit__SaatvikPathak]

i liked your concern for environment when you said ," don't take anything you can leave behind "

[@dhirenanand5804]

This is very informative video. I have viewed this atleast twice to set my hampta pass essentials.

[@Indiahikes]

Awesome glad it's helpful :)

[@rohitmundra5916]

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

[@Indiahikes]

You are welcome! Happy travelling! :)

[@PrashantSingh-nd8vu]

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.

[@sunilsethi6508]

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.

[@vidyotmasaxena9277]

Please suggest what you think is important😮too

[@euphoricanimal]

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!

[@Indiahikes]

Thank you! Glad it could help :)

[@sherlockholmes-352]

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.

[@maheshsankaran7981]

Very helpful information and presented very clearly. Thank you, Swathi.

[@bluemoonerheart5316]

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.

[@amgaikwad]

Extremely helpful tips ! Thank you very much Swathi.

[@Indiahikes]

You are welcome! :)

[@anchalkumar488]

For trek u have to take least but very useful things... Such as knife cup... clothes... Ropes... water.. Food items...... Enough...

[@jaimishra7779]

Nd guys avoid boxers xD The way she got shy. 😂

[@Atinyforever8]

Hey, what kind of inners should we carry on trekking? How to take care of them and dry them??

[@someshheble1204]

Very informative and helpful . Thanks very much

[@Indiahikes]

Glad it could help! You're welcome :)

[@Choton82]

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.

[@prachi1965]

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?

[@Indiahikes]

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.

[@karthigaiyan1]

Looks like a nice roadside shop with a beautiful owner.

[@URAJ24]

Thanks Swathi u mention the bag size I was confused thanks again

[@Sai5588]

Foldable additional backpack , do you like to suggest any capacity (litre)!

[@educationtrek]

Very informative video for trekking Thanks for your efforts ❤️

[@Indiahikes]

Glad you liked it :)

[@GagiFromTheTribe]

You are beaztiful Swathi. Greetings from Belgrade, Serbia.

[@MassimilianoMassimelli]

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!

[@Indiahikes]

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.

[@MassimilianoMassimelli]

@@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

[@piyushdwivedi2998]

Hey Swathi... U didn't detailed the medicines ?

[@Indiahikes]

Hi Piyush, This playlist could help you! : kzbin.info/aero/PLes811PfLJE5qcpSkg2cLHaqigRBKnt3w

[@patrick09b]

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!

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

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.

[@patrick09b]

Thanks!

[@yaminibalap6330]

How much in kgs/ liters should one carry for a friendship peak.looking for an urgent reply

[@NishantViews]

where is tent, sleeping bag?

[@Indiahikes]

If you're trekking with Indiahikes, we'll provide you with that. :)

[@suniljoshiutube]

Thanks for post!! Where cud i get the cap you mentioned ?

[@devendra4082]

hello swathi mam.. your all videos are goods for every one.

[@bikashrauta1869]

What to take on high altitude trek? Nothing just a bag of marijuana. 😂😂

[@Smt_Glaive]

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

[@niksanstha2606]

😂😂👌🏽👌🏽✌🏼✌🏼

[@AmanKumar-ix5kn]

gazab bhai

[@ShashankMSuresh]

Getting high when you’re high 😂😅

[@HealthJunctionOfficial]

fitness can take you places. Good work indiahikes for inspiring people

[@Koushik.kamlekar]

Hi Swathi , It's super informative, Can you add the links of few mention items to buy online. It would be more helpful please.

[@coldFire2023]

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.

[@Sai5588]

Swathi did 1 trekking pole is good enough tll 14000 ft? or we need a pair of pole! pls suggest..

[@sreejitghosh4629]

Please specify the brand and item name of the foldable backpack in reference. 12:37

[@amolprad]

You did not speak of the shoes. All in all the video was very informative

[@Indiahikes]

Hi Amol, We have a video exclusively on trekking shoes! Here is the link :) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6PEdHhqbKd5d5I

[@christopherimmanuel3444]

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 :).

[@Indiahikes]

Hi Chiristopher, We have a video exclusively on trekking shoes! Here is the link :) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6PEdHhqbKd5d5I

[@naturelover7409]

What kind of trek pants you recommend?

[@mhn47]

Which shoes would you recommend for the Trekking in Kishtwar high altitude places

[@sukhenduchoudhury6813]

Such a nice & caring person.But very informative, but missed on shoes.

[@Indiahikes]

Hi Sukhendu, We have a video exclusively on trekking shoes! Here is the link :) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6PEdHhqbKd5d5I

[@balbirsingh7714]

Excellent video.. Very informative

[@Indiahikes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rishirajdeb]

hi Swathi....do you guys conduct goechala trek?

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

Hi Rishiraj, we do run the Goechala trek. Take a look at the details here - indiahikes.com/goechala

[@prateekbatra11121994]

Thermals(1st layer which directly touches the body) should be cotton or synthetic ?

[@anilbhaik7550]

Nice, excellent and informative

[@ShaileshSharma-Sikkim]

Ya, take a polo t-shirt for a high altitude trek, while you're at it, take a poncho too. Damn right!

[@happygoals]

Hi swathi , what are ready to eat food items that we can carry usually on 5day trek??

[@drpareshksingh]

Hello team Indiahikes. Please make a video about to keep ourselves safe during trek by wild animals. e. g. Leopard in hilly area or snakes in western ghatt treks or bears in Himalayas etc. I want to know about safety policy of Indian hikes too. I want to do a family trek in the month of October-22. I am a beginner. I may engage in 3D/2N trek. Please suggest a trek too in Uttrakhand.

[@Indiahikes]

Thank you for your suggestion. We will make a video about wild animals on treks. When it comes to safety, Indiahikes is a pioneers for safety in Indian trekking. You can watch this film about what safety means to us at Indiahikes kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGfImWh4idqIZrM

[@satishkulkarni7500]

Can you kindly say so.thing about shoes!! Thanks.

[@surjayan16]

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 ?

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

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.

[@HarshPatel-up5jk]

Give me some idea about trekking pant for winter trekking from decathlon? Cheap one

[@ShafrazKhahir]

Please cover what kind of wrist watches, phones/cameras, gps devices and other equipment to be used in future videos

[@one6803]

Is it OK to climb mount Everest with it

[@aqibbilal7713]

😆

[@JaspalSingh-ou3xp]

Yes you can go but you wouldn't come back with these🤣

[@one6803]

@@JaspalSingh-ou3xp I came back alive trek till base came is ok with this.

[@JaspalSingh-ou3xp]

@@one6803 ok bro good 👍

[@anubhabde6846]

I am a beginner in this field... What about power glass or spectacles In high altitude? Have to use contact lens?

[@Indiahikes]

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/

[@rheag9045]

Could you make a video for winter treks of January? I'll be going to Kedarkantha in Jan

[@rishabhbhandari5205]

i can provide you a link brother,love tohelp mountineers'

[@rishabhbhandari5205]

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[@rishabhbhandari5205]

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[@Indiahikes]

Hi Rhea, This video could help you! : kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2HMfmelYtV7f7M

[@PriyankaSharma-ok5vz]

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

[@taratiwadi1532]

Your stuff is good... great reslect from Rajasthan...

[@payalwarhadi5596]

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...

[@manishahembrom3578]

Did you get any answer???

[@payalwarhadi5596]

@@manishahembrom3578 No not yet to be

[@darshanprajapati7023]

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

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

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.

[@JayBhim-Bol85]

Very informative video ❤

[@arunprathap7362]

Supper video ❤

[@aash2009aash]

Swati is best!!!!

[@parvinsingh2803]

aap backpack kiska use krti hi

[@PuneriArun]

Swathi which padded or down jacket ? -5° or -10°

[@anupranavde9290]

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 ?

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

Hi Anup Decathlon is a good place to buy trekking pants. The pants in the video are from there. You could also try Wildcraft.

[@sabrywaheedali]

If you can find something on sale on the Columbia India website/ stores .. they are very good value at upto 70% discounts..

[@ashwinmb5328]

Hey Swathi! Coult you tell what to carry in medical kit?

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

Hi Ashwin, you can take a look at the list of medicines in this page - indiahikes.com/kedarkantha/#itinerary

[@ashwinmb5328]

Thank you.

[@dr.mayankpatel7773]

For bottom wear, jeans is comfortable or thermal wear is required??? Please reply

[@Indiahikes]

Definitely no jeans while hiking / trekking. They are heavy, not flexible and if they get wet, they never dry. So jeans are a big no on any trek at any time of the year. Thermals are for the night and they work wonderfully, we recommend sticking to them.

[@amitasuchak4652]

Most important, information about type of shoes is missing. I would like to know

[@vikkran]

I Would Like To Join The Treckking. How Would I Get In Touch ???? Who Can Help Me With It

[@kapilduggar94]

Could you plz tell me where is trekking shop in delhi where I can buy all these things .?

[@tsachin49]

Hi Swathi ...Nice to see Trekking is interested in India too.When I was in India ...I was not aware of it.I am from Hyderabad but Living in San Diego now.Can You please let me know what are the best trekking places in Southern India if you have any map or pdf maps or any links...

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

Hi Sachin, if you are looking to trek in South India, we have a bunch of documented treks. You can filter them by state and choose whichever suits you. I would recommend Kumaraparvatha, Ballalarayana Durga, Kopatty and Kudremukh if this is your first time. Indiahikes doesn't organise these but you can do them yourself too with these documentations - indiahikes.com/documented-treks/

[@rishabhbhandari5205]

yeah there are many mountains ,,, [e-mail] is my id

[@bishakdey]

Hi Swathi, could you explain me in brief about how we are going to sleep ? Do we need to carry a sleeping bag ?

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

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.

[@aayushkalra4933]

I've specs with photocromatic lens. Do I still need a sunglass?

[@rohank9292]

please tell me about what temperature rating sleeping bag should I buy for trekking in the Himalayas.

[@Sskaushik878]

Please elaborate on the medicines needed to be taken

[@rangerm3862]

which is the best front loading rucksack........Is teton as front loading option .

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

Teton doesn't have a front loader. I think most Wildcraft backpacks have front loaders. You can try them out.

[@shalmikabhat5509]

Hi swathi, Is the Arpenaz 20 padded jacket enough for a May Roopkund trek?

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

Hi Shalmika I just took a look at the jacket. It looks perfect. Go for it. :)

[@swatimadkaikar5865]

Amazing video

[@Indiahikes]

Thank you! :)

[@marriedbawarchi4485]

do india hikes provide any options to trekkers to heavy load/backpack.. and trek freely

[@Indiahikes]

Yes, we do have that option at an added fee. However, we do encourage our trekkers to carry their own backpacks because that is the true spirit of trekking! :)

[@marriedbawarchi4485]

@@Indiahikes thanks for info

[@rajdeepbhowmick2772]

I am going for a trek on hamta pass ... can you please tell me about mobile network ??

[@ankitsingh-gp8tt]

Could we consider for Har ki fun for the march?

[@Indiahikes]

Absolutely! It'll be a very snowy trek in March. :)

[@atanubera3381]

Dear Swathi, can you please give the buying links or, at least, the brand/model names of the trekking essentials (shoes, rucksack, jackets, backpack, sticks, poncho etc) you think best in you descriptions? A beginner like me doesn’t know which are the most effective and durable ones! Please, give me a link of such lists of links if u have any.

[@Indiahikes]

Hi Atanu, Decathlon is a one stop shop for all your trekking essentials. Adventure Worx have great backpacks. On the other hand if you're a first timer, we always recommend renting gear so that you can try it out and see what works for you.

[@raunakgandhi7290]

+Swathi Chatrapathy Hi Swathi! I have an important question if you will please guide me with it? I am going on chandrashila trek at the end of decemeber this year and I want to spend the night at the summit. Would you advice me to do that? P.S: I am going alone.

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

Hi Raunak, I wouldn't advice you to camp at the summit for two reasons - one there is really no space at the summit to pitch a tent. Two, it's winter and the Chandrashila summit is prone to a lot of snow when it snows. Instead, try and camp around Tungnath, under one of the shelters built there. It is just a 40-50 minute climb from Tungnath to Chandrashila.

[@raunakgandhi7290]

okay, thanks! :)

[@venkatavaradhankrishnan8539]

Hi swathi, i cannot wear sunglasses as I wear glasses, so are there any alternatives for sunglasses ?

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

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.

[@sambhavjain3655]

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

[@AnirbanVlogs108]

Where do we poo when we are trekking in high altitude?

[@pranamks5104]

Do we sweat at higher altitude?

[@amkhatri28]

This video talks about summer trek. Any changes in case Autumn trek?

[@Indiahikes]

It would be mostly the same things, except carry 4 warm layers, because the air gets nippy in autumn! You can also expect frosty mornings. It's a lot colder.

[@snehanjan5230]

Give me the link of your bag.

[@apurvakulkarni5451]

Hi Swati can I buy women's waterproof hiking boots NH150 by Decathlon for may Kashmir trekk

[@Indiahikes]

Hi Apurva :) Yes, you can.

[@dailyphysicsdose]

Going on a kedarnath trek in sep last what should i take

[@ASHISHUTUBE411]

Do you recommend cotton layers??? they don't dry out as fast as compared to non cotton layers.

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

Hi Ashish that's true. You can go for synthetic layers if you're going on a snowy trek - especially your lowers. They do dry faster.

[@sabrywaheedali]

Most people argue against cotton, as they don't wick but hold sweat against your skin.. and can actually make you cold if you wear as a base layer.

[@grvfirst]

Absolute delight to watch. All the required information imparted in easy to understand manner. The only thing, I didn't understand is why did she advocate for regular underwear and no boxers for men? I have been using boxers all my life. Any specific and scientific reason for the same? Will appreciate the response 👍

[@dimpleshah3741]

Hi im on the 9-14th dec kedarkantha summit trek batch. I am going through my last minute purchases on gears and while rented most of it from the Indiahikes website, i have a doubt regarding 'day backpack'. Firstly do we need a day backpack on this trek, like are we going to leave our big backpack (48 ltrs) in the camp while trekking or while going for summit, if yes please suggest a affordable and compact day backpack please?.

[@Indiahikes]

Hi Dimple, if you're going in a group, it's enough for 2 of you to carry one day pack. This is only for the summit climb. If you don't have one, you can get a small 10 L backpack from decathlon. It won't cost you more than Rs 300 - Rs 400. A small one that just fits a water bottle and maybe one jacket is enough.

[@dimpleshah3741]

@@Indiahikes Thank you for the response! :)

[@asimkumardas4197]

Whether all these are provided by the organizer ?

[@Indiahikes]

Hi Asim, no. These are the things you need to carry. We take care of your stay and food completely and everything related to that. However, you don't have to buy all of these. If you are trekking with Indiahikes, you can rent quite a few of these on our rental store - store.indiahikes.com/

[@fatema5733]

Can u linkdown where can we get these clothes n accesories?

[@trippyturns]

What should be the ideal 5-layer combination for winter treks?

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

Hi Manish. You can carry 2 fleece jackets, 2 woollens, one padded jacket. Keep a pair of thermals for the night. Make sure you carry the woollen cap, gloves and woollen socks as well. You won't need to wear these while trekking, but after sundown, it gets very cold.

[@trippyturns]

Thanks for the heads up, I'll note it for my upcoming winter trek.

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

Hey that's awesome! :) Wear thermals only at night. While trekking, you'll be exercising, so you won't feel too cold. Keep the thermals fresh for the night. Don't let them get sweaty!

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

Wear the thermals only while sleeping. If you wear it while trekking, it will get wet with sweat and might not dry up by night. So always keep your thermals fresh for the night.

[@SodiumSyndicate]

Kevlar bulletproof vest, medieval iron cladded chainmail armor, thin lycra vest & briefs, waterproof pants, poncho

[@souvikmandal46]

Hi swati. this is very useful information to me. I'm going for brahmatal trek in April. Do i need to carry sleeping bag?

[@swathichatrapathy9347]

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.

[@souvikmandal46]

Swathi Chatrapathy Thanks a lot Swathi.