High-Quality Travel Backpack
Invest in premium quality, waterproof travel bag that can carry your entire home on your back, without damaging your back. Read customer reviews before purchasing and choose ruffled straps that do not strain your neck, shoulders or back.
Ideally, you should choose a backpack with a small separable bag that you can use for quick navigation. Depending on the length of your trip, you can choose the following mountain bag sizes:
One-day Trek 20-30 liters
Long weekend trek: 50-60 liters
10+ day Trek: 75-90 liters
Walking shoes
Can you click a picture without a camera? Obviously not. Similarly, you cannot walk without proper walking shoes. You have to buy waterproof walking shoes with excellent breathability, good grip, integrated ankle support, and a soft frog to survive all the challenges that rough mountains throw you into.
Walking Poles
Even if you are physically fit, walking poles provide a good balance and rhythm of walking on mountain trails. The poles also suck the type of joints you take, especially if you go downhill. In addition, they reduce the risk while dealing with any predators on green vegetation and rough terrain.
You never know when you may have a mountainous or other medical emergency. It is always a wise decision to carry a medicine kit .Consult your doctor about basic medicines and ointments to treat any ailments in the hills.
Basic Medicine
Try taking at least two pills each:
- Pain killer
- Laxatives
- Antihistamines
- Cold and cough medicines
- Antacid
- Medicines for diarrhoea
First Aid
Handling first aid supplies is just as important as packing medicines. Your first aid kit should carry the next to treat minor injuries in the hills.
- Band-Aid
- Bandages
- Crepe bandages
- Adhesive tape
- Scissors
- Painkiller spray
- Calamine lotion
- Heat the oil
- Antiseptic & antibiotic cream
- Insect repellent
- Antibacterial powder
Toiletries Kit
A private toiletries kit is something you will never miss on Checklist for Trekking in Sikkim. Suggest for the following items:
- Water less soap
- Sun screen
- Hand sanitizer
- paper tissues
- Wet wipe
- Toothpicks
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toilet paper
- Moisturizer
- Lip balm
Snacks & Nuts
Pack non-perishable food items that do not require cooling and refrigerate. You may carry some of these:
- Energy bars
- Glucose powder
- peanut butter
- Dry fruit
- Pre-made salad mixes
- Oatmeals
- Dehydrated fruits and vegetables
Water Bottle
It is very important to stay hydrated while trekking in Sikkim. Invest in good quality, lightweight, 1.5-2 litre water bottle.
Face Cover
It is necessary to cover your head and face to protect your view from harmful rays of the sun. Always pack good sunglasses and a hat when you go out to explore the mountains.
Head Torch
A head flashlight is another important item on this list of things to carry while travelling. It saves lives and it is best to find your way through the desert when it is dark.
Repair Kit
Managing travel size adjustment kits will solve the top issues that come your way. Take these repair kits with you:
- Shoe repair kit
