What is Trekking - The love of nature & the pursuit of the unknown have
eternally drawn man to shed the comfort and security of this home to venture
beyond the blue ranges on the horizon and to discover new valleys, forests,
rivers and high mountains. The quest of mountain lover is for the freedom of
the hills, to be at home in the high wilderness, with no barriers he cannot
pass, no danger he cannot avoid with due caution and proper knowledge. This is
the essence of enjoyment sought by the trekker and the climber.
Check Lists
trek Accessories Check List :
Food Check-List :
Back Packing - How to Pack your sack
Trekking is undoubtedly of value to physical fitness but its aim is
not to produce athheletes. It is an activity which should develop real love for
the mountain regions and appreciation of their grandeur. Trekking leads to a
closer interest in plants, trees, birds and animals, indeed in all form of
nature study. It inculcate the virtue of sacrifice, the value of physical
exertion, somtimes to the limit of endurance, and above all, the spirit of
comradeship. A sense of adventure adds excitment towards the fulfilment of the
goal.
A sound trekker is mindful of
his own minimum needs. Trekking inculcates qualilities of self-reliance,
keeping fit and willingness to help. A trekker therefore, carries on his
back-in miniature-his entire home, bed, kitchen and other needs on the trek. To
achieve a sense of freedom the trekker must give up certain comforts and avoid
burdening himself with the non-essentials. For, the trekker has no other power
of locomotion but his own legs. He learns the campcraft to make himself
comfortable outdoors.
Medical checklist for Treks -
Ailment
|
Drug(quantity)
|
Dosage
|
Injury, blisters
|
Band Aid(10 strips)
Cotton bandages (2) Betadin ointment (1) Sterile gauge (2) |
Apply as needed
Apply as needed |
Stomachache
- If burning sensation
- If colicky pain
|
Cyclopam (10) Digene
(10)
Baralgan (10) |
1 tab, 4-6 times a day
1 tab, 3 times a day |
Bodyache
Headache, fever or tiredness |
Novalgin (10)
Crocin (10) Wikoryl (10) |
1 tab, 4 times a day
|
Travel sickness, or vomiting
|
Avomin (4)
Domstal (4) |
1 tab, 2 times a day or as required
|
Allergy
|
Avil (4)
Incidal (4) |
1 tab as required
|
Skin Irritation
|
Caladryl cream (1)
|
Apply as required
|
Dehydration
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Electral Pwder (2)
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Take as required
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Water Purifying
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Steritabs tablets (20)
Iodine tabs (20) |
1 tab, as per instruction
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Diarrhoea/Dysentery
|
Lomotil (10)
Sterptomagma (20) |
1 tab, 3 times a day
2 tab, 3 times a day |
Cough or sore throat
|
Strepsils (10)
Corex syrup |
Take as required
|
Blisters
|
Boric powder
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Apply after bursting
|
Sprains
|
Crepe bandage (1)
|
Apply
|
Muscle pain
|
Relaxyl (1)
Ibuflamer P (4) |
-Rub gently
-1 tab with milk |
Loose motion
|
Gramogy
|
|
Motion sickness
|
Vertigon
|
|
Eye drop
|
Geniton B/Piricort
|
2 drops 4 times
|
Ear drop
|
Otek AC
|
2 drops 4 times
|
High Altitude Sickness
|
Dimox
|
1 tab in the morning
|
Burns, scalds, Wounds, Cuts, Ulcers,
Boils
|
Soframycin
|
What to
caryy For Treks -
The following suggested checklist
found to be useful, for items to be carried on treks. However, one must
judiciously select items according to season, duration of a trek and the area to suit
individual taste and needs.
For a day outing
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Additional items for an
Overnight outing |
Seasonal & special items
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Cap
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Torch
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Rainwear/Umbrella
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Rucksack
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Toothbrush/paste
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Pullover
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Water bottle
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Sleeping bag or
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Goggles
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Walking shoes
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Shawl/blanket
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Swimming costume
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Pen-knife
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Towel
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Soap
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Lunch box
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Socks
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Wind-proof jacket
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Change of clothes
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Cooking utensil
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Plastic bags
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Chappals
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Mug, Plate, Spoon
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Map
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Plastic Sheet
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Sleeping clothes
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Compass
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Lighter/Match box
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Candles, Gas stove
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Steel-grip tape
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Food Check-List :
A
trekker should be self-sufficient for all the meals and food. Nothing is
available at villages and one
should not plan to depend on it.
For a day outing
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Additional items for
overnight outings where cooking facilities are
available
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Chapatti/Bread
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Khichdi/Thepla/Bhakri
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Cooked vegetables
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Tea/Coffee
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Juicy fruits
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Milk Powder orCondensed
milk
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Salad
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Soup
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Biscuit, Cake
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Raw vegetables
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Pickle, jam
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Ghee
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Butter, Cheese
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Rice
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Sweets
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Potatoes, Onions
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Lemon powder
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Salt, Masalas
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Glucose
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Canned food
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Sandwiches
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Noodles
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Eggs
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Dehydrated food
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Cooked lentils
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Papad
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Curd
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A good packing job can make a big difference in how your pack carries. This is especailly true with internal frame packs.
Be sure to pack the load firmly. You waste a lot of energy compensating for a constantly shifting load. If your pack has compression straps, use them!
Think about what you'll need during the day and put these items in the top lid or outside pockets and/or at the top of the main compartment so they will be easy to get to. Don't forget to make sure your maps, compass, rain gear and flashlight are easily accessible.
Use color coded stuff sacks to help organize large undivided compartments.
Remember, the higher the weight is in the pack, the more upright and comfortable your walking position will be. But it will also have a greater effect on your balance. So find the compromise that works best for the terrain you're on.
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