Essential gear checklist to get monsoon trek-ready

08 July,2023 08:24 AM IST |  Mumbai  |  Pooja Patel

With the rains in full fury, it’s the ideal weather to head for treks across hills and forests. A seasoned trekker shares the ultimate gear checklist to ensure maximum safety and fun while climbing in the rains

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What your rucksack/backpack should contain?

>> 1 pair of extra clothes: This should be well-wrapped in rainproof material

>> 1 pair of extra shoes: To change out of wet trek shoes after hike

>> First aid kit: This kit must include pain relief medicine, band aids, cotton, antiseptic wipes/liquid, pain relief medicine/spray

>> Drinking water (2 litres)

>> Waterproof phone cover

>> Snacks: Protein bars and dry fruits are essential

Take a hike

Sign up for these treks:

>> Garbett plateau, Matheran
On 16 July
Time 6 am grade Easy
Log on to: hikerwolf.com
Cost: Rs 300

>> Devkund waterfall
On 15 July Time 9.45 pm grade Moderate
Log on to: treksandtrails.org
Cost: Rs 899

>> Kaldurg, Palghar
On 16 July Time 7.50 am grade Easy
Log on to: mumbaitrekkers.com
Cost: Rs 600

>> Gaimukh plateau at Sanjay Gandhi National Park
On 16 July
Time 6.45 am grade Difficult
Log on to: @sanjaygandhinationalpark
Cost: Rs 750

>> Peb waterfall and trek, Matheran
On 15 July
Time 6 am grade Moderate
Log on to: @luxortrails
Cost: Rs 799

Shop Smart

You can buy monsoon trek gear from here

>> Decathlon
Log on to: decathlon.in

>> Wildcraft
Log on to: wildcraft.com

>> Adidas
Log on to: adidas.co.in

>> Indiahikes
Log on to: store.indiahikes.com

>> Amazon
Log on to: amazon.in

Inputs by Sahan Kotian, co-founder, Luxor Trails India

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