Things to carry for Stok Kangri trek

I carried way more stuff than required. Carrying a heavy backpack becomes a pain in the ass for such high altitude treks so i have jot down the things to carry for stok kangri trek

This is what you will really need for Stok Kangri

1. Backpack 60-70L ( with rain cover )
2. Daypack 20-30L ( On the summit night) must have a rain cover
3. Trekking shoes
4. Floaters( would require it at Leh, dont carry this ahead for trek)
5. 1 good water resistant track pant ( you can also carry a normal track pant and buy a cheap raincoat pant to wear above it . An extra pair of track pant is also good to carry )
6. 4 pair of normal socks
7. 1 pair of thermal inners for the summit
8. Either Down jacket or Fleece jacket ( i carried extra volume by carrying both)
9. A simple rain coat ( jacket with a hoodie)
10. Sun cap
11. Neck cover / Buff ( Buff is just for show doesnt serve anything in cold)
12. Beanie /woolen cap
13. Balaclava seems like an overkill (neck cover and the woolen cap does the trick pretty good and is easy to manoeuvre)
14. Light towel
15. woolen gloves &  waterproof gloves ( thin woolen gloves come in handy while operating DSLR)
16. Headlamp
17. A walking stick ( is of great help at higher altitudes to lean on and get some rest )
18. 2 water bottles ( 1 litre each- carry one hot water thermas  like this )
19. Bro tip: Carry super hot water in one thermas bottle and  use it to normalise the cold water that u will get from streams while climbing.Thank me later)
20. Sunglasses (polarised and obviously with UV filter)
21. Inners ( Carry atleast one per day 😛 , if you are not lazy enough to change everyday)
22. ID proof
23. NoteBook and a pen , you might be provoked to write something on those sleepless nights
24. DSLR with atleast 2 batteries ( i carried three)
25. Medicines: as you deem fit. i went to the chemist and asked something for cold, cough, fever, stomach upsets , band aids and small bandages & creams for wounds. Anything else that you require
26. Toiletries: Cold Cream, Sun screen,lip balm,tissue paper, hand sanitizer and a must carry is an anti- bacterial powder
27. Foooooooooooooooooooood: Carry lots of energy food. Carry satchets of dry fruits, energy bars and chocolates. I carried 5 ORS ( Oral rehyrdration salts) i suggest carry atleast 20 of them. you tend to loose appetite and ORS comes in handy at any point of time. There is no such thing as excess food. If you have some extra , share & socialise 🙂

Apart from these you might require mountaineering gear like carabiners, descender, jumar, seat harness , ice axe , crampons, ropes etc which would mostly be provided by your guide or organiser unless your are doing it alpine style.

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