30 Must-Have Gears for Trekking in Pakistan

We are providing you with three lists of items, equipment, and gears for trekking in Pakistan.

List 1: Must-Have Items

List 1 contains items and equipment that you must bring.

1. First Aid Pack (Diamox (Altitude), Dioralite (re-hydration salts), antiseptic cream, blister treatment, throat lozenges, plasters, Imodium (diarrhea treatment), painkillers)
2. Hiking Backpack (Day Pack) 32-42 Litres
3. Fleece jacket with hood or a warm jumper
4. Mittens or gloves
5. Gloves (Thermal)
6. Headtorch with spare batteries
7. Hiking boots
8. Sleeping bag (-16°C comfort rated)
9. Sandals (sports) or old shoes (to cross rivers)
10. Sun protection cream (including total block for nose, lips etc.)
11. Sunglasses
12. Sunhat
13. Thermarest or any similar mat/pad for sleeping
14. Warm hat
15. Warm jacket (down)
16. Water bottles 1litre (x2)
17. Waterproof jacket
18. Waterproof over-trousers
19. Antibacterial handwash
20. Shirts/T-shirts
21. Small towel
22. Socks
23. Spare laces
24. Underwear (normal and thermal)
25. Trekking poles (highly recommended)
26. Wash-bag and toiletries
27. Walking socks (2/3 pairs)
28. Baselayer – leggings (Thermal)
29. Trekking Trousers
30. Baselayer thermal shirts (2 long sleeves, 2 short sleeves)
31. Mountaineering equipment (See “List 2” below)

List 2: Must-Have Equipment

List 2 contains items for trekking that involve trekking over a high mountain pass with the possibility of trekking over snow/ice on a particular day.

1. Crampons
2. Mountaineering boots that must be compatible with your crampons. Minimum Grade B2.
3. Ice axe
4. Climbing harness
5. Karabiner/Carabiner (screwgate type x 2)
6. Climbing helmet
7. Prusik loops X two (2) – (4 meters of 6 mm cord makes up 2)
8. Sling (120 cm)

List 3: Optional Items

This third list contains optional items you might need on your trekking holiday. Based on your own judgment you can select things that you might need from the third list.

1. Buff or scarf
2. Small padlock (for locking your bag)
3. Camera
4. Insect repellant
5. Pen-knife (important: pack sharp tools in hold luggage)
6. Repair kit (e.g. thread, needle, duct tape)
7. Liner (for sleeping bag)
8. Travel clothes
9. Bottle for Pee