Boots: Your footwear is the most important gear in your kit. Remember you will be spending five to seven hours a day tramping about in them, so make sure they are comfortable. It is suggested not to pack the brand new pair of New balance hiking boots. Break in all new shoes/boots before trying them on the trail, or you will rue the day you set foot in them. Most of hiking boots too warm for our conditions and where the trail is easy preferre to walk in sneakers. On difficult terrain, though, it is better to have a sturdy pair of boots. If you are planning to buy a new pair of boots, look for the following: The sole should not be too flexible. If they are, your feet muscles will tire easily. They should only flex a little bit if you push the sole up from the front of the boot.The heel and ankle area should be firm. If the ankle part flip-flops when you push it from side to side, it's no good. You need good ankle support to avoid twisted ankles on the trail. The toe area should be solid. You are likely to scuff against stones and boulders, particularly on your way down the hill.
Socks: Looking so normal but it is one of the important and not to forget item in your personal kit. Keep two pair of clean socks to avoid blisters. Pure wool or wool mix socks is much better than pure cotton socks specially in cold weather. some people prefers to wear two socks one thinner inside and a thicker outside. Its up to you to find which is comfortable for you, and for this, have a two - three days walk in you nearest park to test both the options.
Thermal Inner wear: Trekking and hiking in hilly areas of Himalayan range you must consider about the proper arrangement of clothing thremal inner wear protects you from outer wind and keeps your body warm.So this is an important item to fit in a personal kit
Food: There should be a pre-planned menu for your trip so that you can keep the required items. avoid tinned food as this will only increase the extra weight. keep along dry fruits it is light and gives you plenty of energy. if possible, carry dehydrated food as it's light and easy to cook. food items like Packet Soup, Tea, Coffee, Powered milk, sugar, porridge/Dalia, salt, rice,Dal, noodles, chocolates, biscuits etc....Carry an extra day rations for emergencies if you are going out to an uninhabited area.
Avoid drinking untreated water from mountain streams they may be contaminated due to the villages near by.
