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Packing For a week Hiking!!!!

Packing For a week hiking

Packing for hiking can be very tricky. You need to keep weight of your bag less, as you have to carry your bag all the way for seven days during hiking. To help you, here is the list of things needed to be packed for hiking. Though, it might not be sufficient, few things will be unnecessary and few things may vary depending upon the season and terrain. 


Wear



  • 2 synthetic undershirts
  • 2 long-sleeve shirts
  • 2 t-shirts
  • 2 pair of pants (suitable weight for current weather)
  • 2 pair of underwear (long underwear if needed)
  • 2 pair of wool socks
  • hiking boots
  • sandals (for wearing when not hiking)
  • waterproof windbreaker, or at least a jacket.
  • raingear - ponchos can drape over your pack and save you the expense of a waterproof packcover.
  • swimsuit?
  • women: 2 good sports bras


Eat

  • oatmeal, cereal bars, trail mix, sausage
  • freeze-dried meals
  • cooking pots
  • gas camping stove
  • waterproof matches/lighter/fire starter
  • plate, cup, utensils
  • dish cloth, scouring sponge
  • multi-tool pocket knife (e.g. Swiss Army or Leatherman)
  • water bottles
  • plastic bag for trash
  • water filter -to remove physical debris
  • iodine tablets -to remove germalogical issues an alternative is water purification tablet
If you're traveling in bear country ensure your food is bagged so it can be tied up and away from the floor.


Sleep

  • tent
  • sleeping bag
  • foam or air mattress
  • travel pillow?


Get around

  • backpack
  • headlamp or flashlight, spare battery
  • maps, compass - make sure you can read them before you set out.
  • hiking staff


Stay healthy and safe

  • sunglasses
  • sun lotion
  • after sun treatment such as aloe vera gel
  • a hat (to shade your face and/or trap heat)
  • light trekking towel, bioshower-soap
  • insect repellent
  • toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
  • an analgesic painkiller such as aspirin or ibuprofen
  • anti-diarrhea medicine
  • survival blanket
  • blister care (e.g. moleskin, adhesive bandages)
  • insurance card (Highly unecessary, but doesn't weigh much)
  • ID card (Highly unecessary, but doesn't weigh much)
  • cash, bank card (Highly unecessary, but doesn't weigh much)
  • hankies (dozens of uses, mere ounces of weight)
  • snakebite kit where appropriate
  • a knife
  • 3 metre length of rope (myriad of potential uses)
  • women: tampons or pads
  • a least one lighter, gas or petrol plus small pack of storm matches (can be a life-saver in heavy rain)
  • topical antiseptic solution (eg Iodine) for cuts, bites and grazes
  • wet-wipes
  • water proof stuff packs
  • small shovel (This can be left behind if your pack weight is too heavy already)
  • lantern
  • whistle
  • cyalume glow-stick


If you feel that something is left out then please do leave a comment and your suggestion!!!
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Location: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

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