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Our tried-and-tested kit list for summer treks in Gilgit-Baltistan, from base layers to sun protection.
Summer in the Karakoram means hot valleys, cold nights and strong sun on the glaciers. Packing in layers covers it all.
Clothing
- Merino or synthetic base layers
- Fleece and a warm down jacket
- Waterproof shell jacket and trousers
- Modest, loose clothing for villages
Gear
- Broken-in trekking boots
- Sleeping bag rated to −10°C
- Trekking poles
- Sunglasses (category 3–4) and SPF 50
Written by High Mountain Holidays · Photo: Gilgit Baltistan
