THE BACKPACKING LIST:

• I made this list so as to have a placeholder of info for all my backpacking gear that I carry in the mountains.
• This is what I would generally carry for a 6-day trek in the Himalayas (except winter, where I'll carry an extra fleece).
• The camera gear as expected is the heaviest of all and adds a lot of weight. But it's necessary for me to carry that. So generally I tend to use the option to offload the other items whilst carrying the camera gear with me. Who knows how I will manage it when I'm solo hiking in EU/NA regions.

NOTE: I haven't mentioned Tents, Sleeping Bags or Food in this list because I have gone on treks in the Himalayas with trekking organizations and they provide with all the three things mentioned above which we do not have to carry. This list is as per my current experience of going on treks in the Himalayas.

I know this is a lot of freaking gear but I hope to someday be as minimal as possible without sacrificing my needs.

Now let's get to the list!

Star Notation: (Displayed next to weight. Visible only on desktop devices).

• RED STAR = Critical Item / Necessity.
• YELLOW STAR = Suggested Item / Depends on conditions.
• GREEN STAR = Completely Optional.