Any suggestions for ‘extra’ equipment to bring on trek?
People develop their own list of ‘extras’ which they find enhances their trekking experience. Photography is probably number one on the list and you may want to think carefully about the camera and equipment most suitable to a mountain journey. For example a single zoom lens avoids the danger of grit or moisture getting inside your camera when changing lenses, spare batteries and film or memory card (if digital) as you will see many sights that you will want to retain on film for display to friends and family is a sound idea. Good reading material is popular. Check out the Wilderness Trekking suggested reading list and feel free to add your own suggestions. There is plenty of time to read whilst at camp or awaiting a delayed flight and a pack of cards or dice are always fun. Some photographs of your home and family make for fun social exchanges when the language barrier looms, or even a short written personal bio that our local guide could translate might be an ice breaker if we are lu
