GEAR LIST AND DO's AND DON'Ts FOR
THE GOQii TRAIL CHALLENGE

Dos and Don'ts guideline 1

Daypack (30L) and a small day pack (10 or 15 L for the Trail Challenge) [30L = Size of a Laptop bag].

Dos and Don'ts guideline 2

Max 2 pairs of clothes and a light jacket, as it could be chilly or a slight nip in the air.

Dos and Don'ts guideline 3

Sleeping bag (if you do not have a sleeping bag, carry a light cotton bed sheet or a shawl. Any other kind of blanket will be heavy to carry).

Dos and Don'ts guideline 4

2 litre hydra pouch or a 2 x 1 litre water bottle. Some chocolate or energy bars or nuts. Electoral or ORS mixed with your bottle of water.

Dos and Don'ts guideline 5

Personal medication if any that you may require or take regularly

Dos and Don'ts guideline 6

Carry a zip lock bag to keep your wallet and phone.

Dos and Don'ts guideline 7

Floaters, extra socks, torchlight (carry extra batteries), insect repellant cream

Dos and Don'ts guideline 8

Hat/cap, Sunglasses and Sunscreen.

Dos and Don'ts guideline 9

Please do not carry any electronic gadgets like iPod or MP3 players.

Dos and Don'ts guideline 10

Use your smart phone as a camera.

Additional guideline image

Please carry a sanitizer and masks as per COVID-19 protocols.

KINDLY NOTE: In your 30L day pack, all extra clothes and other stuff that you do not intend carrying during the walk can be kept in the tent/room. Make sure you have nothing valuable. DO NOT GET LARGE BAGS/SUITCASES.

Dos and Don'ts guideline 11

Essentials you must carry on the day of the event

In your 10L or 15L Day Pack, you must carry water, a bottle of electoral or ORS or Enerzal, extra socks, micro-pore tapes, sunglasses, sunscreen, nuts or energy bars, your wallet, phone, torch and insect repellent cream.

Basics to keep in mind while walking

  • Walk straight. Never sit and climb down at slopes, as it will get more painful.
  • When tired, avoid sitting down on the trail. This will tighten your muscles and make it difficult for you start walking again.
  • Never gulp water when you halt to take a break. Take small sips instead.
  • It is not a good idea to sit as soon as you stop to take a break. Standing and resting is a better thing to do.
  • Whenever you feel uneasy, immediately inform your teammates so that things do not get out of hand.
  • It is not advisable to walk with earphones listening to music on the trail as it could be hazardous.
  • Do not litter and do not talk loudly.
  • Respect nature and the surrounding environment.