Trekking is essential for outdoor exercise and a great experience. Going for trekking or camping as a group of friends or family can turn out to be unsatisfactory if you do not carry all the equipment with you.

1. 16 Things to carry while trekking
and camping

2. Premable
Trekking is essential for outdoor exercise and a great experience. Going
for trekking or camping as a group of friends or family can turn out to
be unsatisfactory if you do not carry all the equipment with you. It is
important that you do not miss the vital things like rechargeable mini
fans which will be needed during the camp trek.

3. Trekking shoes
One should carry trekking shoes
that are waterproof and have a
good grip. A good pair of trekking
shoes that offer quality, comfort
and protection outweigh any other
trekking or hiking gear you may
have purchased.

4. Backpack
A good trekking backpack should be
weatherproof backpack to protect your
gear or items from rain or snow. A
good backpack should be ideally
lightweight to avoid burdening and
bruising you which will help you feel
light and less sweaty on the back.

5. Rechargeable fans
Rechargeable fans top the list of things
you should not forget when going
camping or a hot trek. GEEK Aire has a
wide range of Rechargeable outdoor
fans ideally suited for trekking ranging
from 10” to 16”. The rechargeable
fan battery charges up to full charge in
a matter of 6 to 7 hours.

6. Day bag
It should not be more than 20 liters.
It is only needed for offloading your
luggage while trekking. Carry only
immediate things you may need,
like first aid kit, medicine and water
bottle in your day bag.

7. Water bottle
A water bottle is an essential thing to
have on any trekking and camping
trip. When hiking your body
dehydrates hence, sipping water
from your water bottle will keep you
hydrated. Look for a water bottle that
will sustain harsh conditions.

8. Sleeping bag
Best sleeping bags are those that
compress into a small package, retain
heat and are lighter. You should look
for the right fit and comfortable
sleeping bag to ensure you enjoy your
sleep. Choose a sleeping bag that
matches the place you are traveling to.

9. Tent
An ideal tent should be strong and
light. A four-season tent is the best
for extreme conditions, for less
extreme conditions a three-season
tent is good. Make sure to check
they are double stitched.

10. Knife
A good knife is essential when camping
as it is used for a number of tasks
around the campsite. You should look
for a multipurpose knife that combines
most regularly used tools in one easy
to use package.

11. Headlight or flashlight
In case it is late or dark a flashlight
might come in handy. It is important
to keep your flashlight ready with
spare batteries in case those in use get
drained. The flashlight beam should
be able to penetrate to a distance of
at least thirty feet.

12. Personal medical kit and first aid kit
If you are prescribed medicines by
your doctor or supplements that you
need every day, you should put them
in a medical kit. This is one essential
item most people usually forget to
carry while going for trekking or
camping.

13. Toiletries
It may not be possible to keep the
level of hygiene outdoors at home
but you can carry a few items for
use. These include toilet paper, hand
sanitizer, moisturizer, sunscreen, lip
balm, face wash, towel, and napkins.

14. Snacks
Trekking or hiking makes you lose
energy much faster than anticipated.
Eating a few snacks helps keep your
energy level optimum. Carry light
snacks that may not need fire or water
to cook.

15. Clothing
When trekking or hiking in colder
regions people prefer to bulk up with
heavy where which is usually counter-
productive. Ideally, you should put
many layers than one heavy jacket.
Carry a cap and bandana to cover
your face and neck.

16. Sunglasses
Sunglasses are essential to block sun
rays and protect your eyes. Carry
special trekking sunglasses with UV
filters to protect your eyes properly
from sun and snow. Specially
designed sunglasses are useful in low-
pressure areas.

17. Cutlery
When traveling as a group, it is hygienic you have your own cutlery
instead or sharing among the group. You should carry travel-friendly
cutlery for easy use. After cooking, it helps if you clean and carry it
along.

18. Trekking or hiking pole
A trekking pole is very helpful, especially when trekking on long trek
and snow. It provides stability, comfort, and support to the knees and
legs. The preferred trekking poles are those which are lightweight,
adjustable and have shock-absorbent capabilities. Needless, a Compass
and an area map is a mandatory requirement to be carried for any
Trekking trip.

19. Final thoughts
We can conclude that trekking and camping can be difficult if ones do
not have certain items since each item is essential. Although, some
items are of personal preference they are very useful in case a situation
arises. It is important to consult with your trek organizer to know which
items they could provide to prevent you from carrying items already
provided. However, trekking and camping is a fun outdoor activity that
anyone who likes outdoor activities can undertake.