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The following suggested check lists are found to be useful items to be carried on Treks .However one must judiciously select items according to the season, the duration of the trek and area, to suit individual taste and needs.
For
a day-outing |
Additional
items for an overnight outing |
Seasonal
and special items |
| Cap | Torch | Rainwear/Umbrella |
| Rucksack | Toothbrush/Paste | Pullover |
| Water bottle | Sleeping Bag or Shawl/Blanket | Goggles, swimming costume |
| Walking shoes | ||
| Pen-Knife | Towel | Soap |
| Lunch Box | Socks | Wind-proof Jacket |
| Change of clothes | Cooking utensil | Plastic Bags |
| Chappals | Mug,Plate,Spoon | Map |
| Plastic sheets | Sleeping clothes | Compass |
| Lighter or Candles | Gas Stove |
Food Check List
A trekker should be self-sufficiant as regards his food. Nothing is available in the villages and one should plan one's pack accordingly.
| For a day's outing | Additional
items for overnight outings where cooking facilities are available |
| Chapatti / Bread | Khichdi / Thepla / Bhakri |
| Cooked vegetables | Tea / Coffee |
| Juicy Fruits | Milk powder / Condensed Milk |
| Salad | Soup |
| Biscuits ,Cakes | Raw vegetables |
| Pickle, Jam | Ghee |
| Butter, Cheese | Rice |
| Sweets | Potatoes, Onions |
| Lemon Powder | Salt, Masalas |
| Glucose | Canned Foods |
| Sandwiches | Noodles |
| Eggs | Dehydrated food |
| Cooked Lentils | Papad |
| Curd | Lot's of Water |
Medical Check-List
Prepare a general medical kit and replace as soon as the item is udes. Always carry this pack with you.
| Ailment | Drug (quantity) | Dosage |
| Injury, Blisters | Band
Aid (10 strips) Cotton bandages(2) Betadine Ointment (1) Sterile Gauge(2) |
Apply as needed |
Stomachache - If burning sensation -If colicky pain |
Digene (10) Baralgan (10) |
1 tab. 4 to 6 times a day 1 tab. 3 times a day |
| Bodyache, Headache, fever, or tiredness | Novalgin (10) Crocin (10) |
1 tab. 4 times a day |
| Travel sickness or vomiting | Avomin (4) | 1 tab. 2 times a day or as required |
| Allergy | Avil (4) | 1 tab. as required |
Skin Irritation Dehydration Water Purifying |
Caladryl cream(1) Electral Powder (2) Steritab stables (20) Iodine tabs |
apply as required take as required 1 tab. as per instructions |
| Diarrhoea / Dysentry | Lomotil (10) | 1 tab. 3 times a day |
Couch or sore throat, Blisters |
Strepsils (10) Boric Powder |
take as required apply after bursting |
| Sprains | Crepe Bandage (1) | bind around affected part |
| Muscle Pain | Relaxyl (1) | Rub Gently |
This
is based on the book 'Trek the Shyadris' By Harish.Kapadia. |
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