Stuff to carry on a trek

It depends on the nature of your trek, what and how much stuff to carry on a trek.

You may choose what to take along and what not from the stuff I've mentioned below, as per the nature of your trek.

Please send suggestions if anything is missing.

Tent:  Various sizes are available( T2,T3 etc). You can choose depending as per your requirement.

Three men can adjust in a 2-T (2 man tent)tent if you don't bother much about comfort. 

Price - you can get a T2 tent starting at Rs2500,

a T3 tent starting at Rs 3200-3500), and the bigger ones for more.

It is better to carry smaller tents as they are lighter and you don't want to carry much weight while climbing .

Hiking Backpack : It can carry a lot of stuff and the tent(slung on the back).

Sleeping bag:  It might be bone chilling cold up there in the mountains. A good sleeping bag is a must to keep you warm at the night.

Mat:             Can't be done without. A good sleep is required for the next days hike.

Raincoat:  Its raining most of the time in the mountains, so you'll definitely need one.

Jacket:       Don't carry a fluffy jacket that takes too much space of your hiking bag.

Hiking Shoes: it is all about keeping your feet comfortable so they can take you a long distance on the trail. You don't want callus and corns on your feet from a long hiking journey, so its better not to go hiking on normal shoes.

Innerwear( Thermalwear) [ You can do without it, but for some people who just can't bear the cold ]

Socks :At least 3 to 4 pairs. And should be warm

Gloves: A pair of warm gloves will be handy. As you reach higher altitudes and the chill starts to penetrate through to your bones, you just can't do without them.

Knife : a good one. To chop dry branches for fire, and many other purposes it can serve.

Eatables to be carried: 

Chocolates: These are high on calories, and serves the same purpose as glucose, only with a better taste.

Glucose ( powdered): You'll need it a lot. Keep a bottle for glucose drink. Hiking, especially while climbing a mountain, burns a lot of calories, and you need instant revival at regular intervals. So its a must carry.

Dry fruits

Maggie or noodles

Rice and lentils  : If you're going on a long trek, this stuff is important, as you can't live on chocolates and maggie for a straight week or two. 

Make sure you don't run out of food, and also don't carry excess food.

    

 Other stuff

     a small steel utensil for cooking and boiling.

     Plastic(disposable) spoons/forks : You'll not like to carry steel spoons/fork