Never leave for Pu Luong without these 9 things in your bag

“Oh no, I should have kept that!” – Is it one of your most frequently used phrases while you travel? Then this is for you!

Even if you are a pro-trekker or it’s your first trek, all that excitement that comes with mountains overshadows a lethargic yet important task like packing and then there’s a heavy chance you might miss on some of the most basic but important stuff.

Keep calm as here’s a list of all the basic items you must have in your bag as you hover on the most thrilling trek in Vietnam, Pu Luong:

1. Super-strong Trekking shoes

No trekking or hiking gear can replace the level of performance, comfort, and protection that a pair of good trekking shoes provide. It’s highly advisable to invest in quality trekking shoes if you are planning for a fun and successful adventure.

Your regular shoes will not survive the uneven treks, slippery surfaces, water, etc. and will in fact make your trek miserable. Better to brace your feet with a rough and tough high-quality trekking shoes.

2. A Handy Water Bottle/Sipper

Your body dehydrates a lot while you trek. You sweat but don’t realize because of the cool weather and so, sipping water frequently is really important to keep you hydrated. The trick is to carry a handy and unbreakable water bottle and refill it wherever possible.

Pro tip: Avoid buying disposable plastic bottles and contribute your bit towards saving the environment.

3. Something to munch on

Just like water, you lose your energy without realizing so you should always keep munching and carry some ready to eat snacks with you like dry fruits, some chocolates, wafers or other energy bars. Carry the eatables that take less space and are dry.

4. A must-have Hand sanitizer

Trekking involves a lot of handworks. While looking for support during hiking or climbing, your hands will touch a lot of unwanted surfaces. To keep yourself away from falling sick on a fun trip, use a sanitizer whenever you feel like.

5. Cap and Hat for the win

Sun is Fun but while trekking? We doubt! Direct exposure of skin to the sun can cause a really bad sunburn.

To protect yourself from sunburn, besides using a sunscreen, also keep a cap or a hat with you.

6. First-aid/Medical Kit

We wish you very safe trekking but let’s face it: A good Trekking comes with a chance of minor health issues like bruises, strains, cuts, etc. Hence, it is always wise to keep a basic medical first-aid kit with you that include bandages, painkiller spray, burn cream, antiseptics, etc.

7. A pair of Binoculars

Binoculars are a great way of getting up close to nature while you’re at a distance. When you trek across Pu Luong, you’ll come across many sightful and serene views. You can have a look of the beautiful rice terraces from the top, looking all green, bright and lively.

Keep a pair of compact binoculars for a sightful trekking experience in Pu Luong.

8. A Decent Camera

Pu Luong is known for its most picturesque landscape. We’re sure you don’t wanna miss out on capturing the best moments you are going to experience in nature’s lap. Capture them for a lifetime in a small camera or your smartphone that has a good quality camera.

After all, pictures and a lot of good memories are what you are going to take back with you, for eternity.

9. A fully-charged Powerbank

With a lot of pictures to click and usual battery usage, even the best phones tend to run out of battery. Thank God for the invention of Powerbanks, you can charge your phone whenever and wherever the battery gets drained.

Click snaps carefree; carry a fully-charged power bank with a good backup.

You can of course carry the items according to your own preferences, but these are few basics that are the must-haves in your bag for you to travel care-free in Pu Luong. If you are going to be regular trekker, make sure these are a part of your go-to pack.

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Also, Did we miss anything important in the list? Let us know in the comment section below.