List of things to Carry for Himalayan tours

      I. Equipment:

1. First Aid Box (scroll below for contents)*
2. Tool Bag/Pouch (Contents)
3. Bike-specific Spares Contents
4. Foot pump or 12v DC Mini-Compressor*
5. Aloksak Waterproof Zip Lock bags – 2 sets
6. GPS with batteries & charger*
7. Cell phone with charger
8. Camera kit (with lenses & flash if SLR) with spare batteries & charger*
9. Camcorder with charger*
10. Tripod and/or Shoulder pod
11. Microfiber cloth or Chamois Leather
12. LED Flashlight/Headlamp – 2 with spare batteries*
13. Swiss Army Knife
14. Cigarette Lighter (windproof) – 2*
15. Jerry Cans for Fuel – 2 x 10Lts
16. Insulated travel flask

      II. Riding Gear

1. Helmet with new visor
2. Skull cap/bandana/balaclava
3. Riding Goggles (UV/Polarized)
4. Riding Jacket with Thermal Liner
5. Armored Gloves
6. Waterproof/Thermal Gauntlet (long sleeved glove)
7. Waist support belt
8. Riding Shorts/trunks
9. Riding Pants with Thermal Liner
10. Sealskinz Socks (waterproof submersible)
11. Riding Boots
    

       III. Clothing & Accessories

1. Thermal Underwear – long sleeve/long johns – 1 set
2. Sweatshirts – 2
3. T-shirts – 2
4. Jeans – 1
5. Shorts/Track pants – 1
6. Chappals/ Quickdry Floaters – 1
7. Y-Briefs or Trunks – 5
8. Nylon Belt – 1
9. Cotton Socks – 2
10. Woolen Socks – 1
11. Woolen Cap/Beanie – 1
12. Woolen Inner Gloves – 1
13. Wide Brimmed hat or Baseball cap – 1
14. Micro-fiber Wind cheater or lightweight Fleece jacket – 1
15. [ame=”https://www.amazon.com/MSR-PackTowl-Original/dp/B0009RNV28″]Micro-fiber Quick-dry[/ame] Towel – 1
16. Handkerchief – 2
    

         IV. Camping Equipment

1. High-Altitude Dome Tent – could be hired*
2. High-Altitude Sleeping Bags – could be hired*
3. Camping Stove with Fuel Tablets – could be hired*
4. Cooking and serving Utensils – could be hired
   

   V. Personal Hygiene

5. Toothpaste (small tube)*
6. Tooth Brush
7. Liquid Soap*
8. Shampoo sachets or 60ml bottle*
9. Face wash*
10. Cold Cream*
11. Sunscreen Lotion UVA/UVB – SPF50 or higher*
12. Shaving foam (small) or cream (small tube)*
13. Shaving Razor & Blade or Electric shaver
14. Aftershave lotion/balm*
15. Scissors
16. Roll-on Deo or Spray
17. Washing Detergent soap or powder (small sachet)
    

       VI. Food & Hydration (While Camping)

1. Maggi Dal/Sambar Atta Noodles
2. Ready-2-Cook food of your choice
3. Tomato Ketchup & Mustard Sachets
4. Dates, Dry fruits & Nuts
5. Small sachets of Sugar, Common Salt & Pepper,
6. Butter (small) & Mix Fruit Jam (sachets)
7. Whole Wheat Bread/Buns (you get this at German bakeries)
8. Marie Biscuits
9. Chocolates or Energy bars
10. Vegit Aloo Mash powder (instant, tasty, rich carb food — 0% fat)
11. Milk powder
12. Bru Ice cappacino sachets or MTR instant Badam mix
13. Tea Bags
14. Water Bottles and/or Hydration Pack

First Aid Kit:

• Diamox (Acetazolamide) – Useful as a prophylactic for acute mountain sickness (AMS) and as an aid to acclimatization
• Nicardia (Nifedipine) – Only in case of emergencies if HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) is suspected
• Okacet – Antihistamine (for allergies)
• Crocin Pain Relief (Paracetamol) – Relief from pain/ache and fever
• Brufen 400mg – Relief from mild to severe body pain
• Voveran SR 100mg – Relief from severe pain
• Coldact – Relief from Cold
• Karvol Plus – Nasal decongestant (ayurvedic Inhalent – Not to be shared)
• Avomine – Relief from Dizziness, Motion Sickness and Vomiting
• Digene – Relief from Flatulence, Indigestion, acidity (mild)
• Sooktyn – Relief from Flatulence/Indigestion/Acidity (mild to severe)
• Zinetac 150mg – Acidity or gastric problems (only if severe)
• Entroquinol – Relief from Loose motion (mild)
• Eldoper – Relief from Loose motion (severe)
• Genticyn 5ml – Eye and ear drops for relief from irritation
• Streptsils Lozenges – Chewable tablets for relief from sore throat
• Solvin – Expectorant and Decongestant (only if severe)
• Digital Thermometer
• Dispovan Syringes & needles – Pair each of 2cc & 5cc syringes and hypodermic needles
• Latex Gloves – 2 pairs. Self-explanatory, Multi-purpose
• Scissors & Tweezers
• Cotton wool – 1 medium
• Bandage Gauze – 5 (various sizes)
• Micropore Paper plaster
• Crepe Bandage – 2 (for fractures)
• Belladonna bandage sheets – 2 (for sprains)
• J&J Band-Aid FastHeal Washproof – Long, Square and circle patches
• Voveran Thermagel – Ointment for sprains/muscular fatigue
• Burnol – Antiseptic ointment (for Burns)
• Betadine – Antiseptic Ointment for wounds and scratches
• Candid B – Anti-fungal, Anti-bacterial Ointment for topical application (esp. skin rashes)
• Healex Spray or equivalent Mediderma – Aerosol spray dressing for fresh wounds
• Relispray – Ayurvedic spray for sprains and aches
• Dettol Antiseptic Liquid – 50ml
• Water purification tablets – mild concentration
• Vicks/Amrutanjan Inhaler (Not to be shared)
• Vaseline/Himalaya Lip guard (Not to be shared)

      Homeopathic Alternative:

Please Note :For Medicines Please consult with your Doctor First