What are Some Common Things That You Shouldn’t Pack during a Trek?

During the past couple of years, there has been a huge craze among millennials to break away from the monotonous routine of their life and pursue something interesting. That is why of late, a huge number of people are attracted to adventure sports.

There are various types of adventure sports that one can take up and among them, trekking is considered one of the most sought-after ones because of its adrenaline-rushing moments and it also brings you up close with nature and experience it in its rich glory.

However, trekking is also not for the faint-hearted because it involves a lot of stress and strain and if you are not physically and mentally prepared for your trek then you might face trouble completing it. Here in this article, we will discuss the things that you shouldn’t carry with you during your trek.

Valuables & Costly Things

One of the first things that you must avoid packing during your trek are valuables and costly materials. Now, people have the habit of carrying many unnecessary items with them during a trek which they are seldom going to need and there is a high chance of losing them.

That is why carrying valuables like jewelry and costly items like watches are not recommended during a trek. Moreover, when you are carrying valuable items with you, then you are drawing the attention of others towards you unwittingly and this can lead to robbery & stealing.

You are going on a trek to enjoy your best time with your friends or partner and you wouldn’t want to turn your best moments into a sad outing. That is why it is best to leave those things at your home before venturing out for a trekking expedition.

Heavy Lenses for Camera

Now, going on a picturesque trek without a camera cannot be thought of and nobody is going to miss carrying their camera barring a few poor souls. However, a mistake people often make over here is carrying almost the whole set of heavy lenses of their camera with them & which is absolutely not needed.

Many people harbor this misconception in their mind that zoom lenses are absolutely necessary when they are going on a trek and they carry those lenses with them. Unless you are a professional photographer you are not going to need your heavy lenses for photography.

Mostly your phone’s camera is going to do wonders or your DSLR with its regular lenses is going to be more than sufficient for your trekking photography. Besides that, you need to enjoy the moment and wouldn’t like to waste it all by being busy clicking pictures that you forget to relish the real moment.

Extra Hygiene Items

Most first-time trekkers have this habit of carrying extra hygiene items believing that they might need them during their tour. Well, this is something that can be avoided because you are never going to need all the toiletries and besides that, you can buy whatever you need during your tour.

You should only pack the things that are absolutely necessary like some medicines that are specifically recommended for your daily intake and rest all you can buy over-the-counter. In addition to this, you can simplify your beauty routine for a few days as it will lessen the weight of your trekking bag and make it easier for you to carry it.

Hiking Boots

One of the most common misconceptions prevalent across the world is that when you are going on a trekking expedition, then you need the best pair of hiking shoes. Well, first of all, this misconception happens because most people are not aware of the nitty gritty of hiking.

There are many types of terrains that you can go for a trek on and most terrains are best for first-time climbers and on those terrains even your pair of jogging shoes are going to work fine and you won’t need those sturdy and heavy hiking shoes.

Hiking shoes should generally be worn by people who are going for high altitude treks because the terrains in high altitude treks are very tough and besides that, one needs to protect one’s feet from the rough cold weather. So if you are just going on a fun trek, then you can avoid carrying those heavy pairs of hiking shoes.

Finally

The above-discussed factors are some of the things that you can avoid carrying during your trekking tour. Apart from all these items, there are many things that people pack unnecessarily during their trek and make their backpacks heavy & uncomfortable to carry. You must have a word with your tour operator before going on your trekking expedition as he can help you in managing all these things.

Alaska is known for its high snow-capped mountains that are visited by people across the world for trekking activities. Trekking is one of the most popular outdoor activities that everyone likes to indulge in.