Comments on: How to Pack For A Hike: The Ultimate Hiking Essentials Checklist

By: Veronika

Veronika — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 22:01:52 +0000

Gi, there is almost everything, but it’s important not to forget about menstrual cup/tampons.. Sometimes tape or plastic bag is handy or you can need a rope for something..

By: Sechindra

Sechindra — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 05:08:25 +0000

In reply to Audrey Scott. You have a very informative blog, thank you for your efforts! It's great that you are preparing for Camino Santiago. I just finished mine for the second time early this month. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any queries. Buen Camino!

By: The Grasshopperie

The Grasshopperie — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 07:35:09 +0000

This is a great guide! Packing for trekking can be so confusing since you never know what to expect. You must always be prepared!! We also wrote something about it.

By: TJ Gorum

TJ Gorum — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:34:39 +0000

In reply to Elaine. Thank you guys for doing this. I'm going to be heading to the Himalayas to climb over 20,000'+. I have one day to purchase and pack all my gear and didn't even know where to start. I guess what I am trying to say is that all your work really made a difference for me!

By: Sharad Mainaly

Sharad Mainaly — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 09:35:18 +0000

In reply to Audrey Scott.

Thank you for your article. It is really helpful. I am from Nepa, but do not have muh trekking experience (I am living abroad). Me and my friends decided to go trekking from Pokhara – Ghandruk – Ghorepani – Punhill to Pokhara. All we had was couple of spare clothes and a DSLR. (we didn’t do a single reserach, just walked). As being a Nepali, it was not hard to communicate with locals. We were offered all sors of help. Now, I am very excited to go ABC Circuit (last trek I mentioned was just 3 days ago). I want to be well prepared this time. Your articles has helped me a lot.
Thank you again. Keep sharing your experiences.

By: Chankey Pathak

Chankey Pathak — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 08:55:27 +0000

I’m going to trek “Dhanaulti” tomorrow and your article really helped me to pack all the stuff I had forgotten. Cheers!

By: Rajiv

Rajiv — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 07:53:30 +0000

Absolutely wonderful article. I planning to take more treks after doing corner to corner road trips in India. And this will be a wonderful start for my preparation.

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 13:11:09 +0000

In reply to Suvarghya Dutta.

Hi Suvarghya,
My advice would be to go for the smallest backpack possible as you want to carry as little weight on your back. So, between the two options above I would go for the 60-liter, but if you can try and see if you can fit what you need into a 45-liter. You will be thankful to not have the extra bulk and weight when you’re going up big hills!

We have not used Quechua backpacks ourselves, but on a recent trek in Colombia a fellow trekker had one and he really liked it.

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 13:09:05 +0000

In reply to Andrienettte. Hi Andrienette, I'm afraid we did not do the Choquiquiraw trek in Peru so we can't advise on this. Perhaps you could post something in Lonely Planet Thorntree with this question or ask one of the trekking agencies in Cachora for advice. Good luck!

By: Suvarghya Dutta

Suvarghya Dutta — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 14:45:09 +0000

Hello,

I am going for a trek in the Garhwal Himalayas (India). THis will be 7 nights trek. I request for your advise on whether I should go for 60 litre or 70 litre backpack?

Also, Would you know how Quechua Forclaz 60 / 70 is for long term use? I trek usually once in a year for about 8 days.

Regards.