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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Something I didn't know to pack for my first trek was a pair of Flip-flops. Although warmish solar-heated showers are not the norm, nevertheless if you have a chance to grab one you'll need to wear flip-flops in the shower otherwise you feet will freeze on the concrete and you'll feel a lot of pain.
(Writeon)
Written Mar 11, 2009
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Think ahead - buy and wear-in a good brand of trekking boots before you start your trek. It takes several weeks before new boots can be considered to be 'worn-in'. The very worst thing that can happen to you on trek is to start a blister. You'll be in pain and have hassle dressing it and in the end you might not want to walk (and there may be no quick way down).
Be sure your boots are the right size. Usually I buy them a size larger than my usual size simply because I wear two pairs of socks with them. I put on a thin pair first followed by thick trekking socks. The interaction between the two pairs of socks helps to prevent the formation of blisters. So before buying boots - try them on whilst wearing two pairs of socks.
Make sure the boots are long enough. If your big toes hit against the boots on steep descents, you'll end up losing your big toenails (not that this really matters).
(Writeon)
Written Mar 11, 2009
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Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Yes, take a small mirror with you. You won't find any mirrors in the teahouses; they've all been nicked.
(By Writeon)
Updated Mar 11, 2009
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Yes, take a small mirror with you. You won't find any mirrors in the teahouses; they've all been nicked.(By Writeon)
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