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On the trek take care of your feet and avoid blisters! Take off your boots and socks whenever you stop; change wet, sweaty socks for a clean pair during the day. Do not ignore the smallest stone in your boot – stop and take it out as soon as it disturbs you. Examine your feet every evening; treat irritated areas with soothing ointment and apply a plaster if necessary. Before you leave for the trip buy gel plasters designed for blister protection and healing as well as a suitable ointment for treating blisters and small cuts. Ask your doctor or chemist for advice.

Trekking socks may save you from blisters – it is worth making an effort to find good ones and to pay for them. Two pairs should do; washed socks left out overnight will usually be dry by morning. You need strong, leather trekking boots that support your ankles, not light hiking boots or sandals.

The type of rucksack you need depends on the style of trekking you plan to do. On a supported trek a daypack of around 30l will be sufficient (you will need to carry an extra jacket, water and probably a camera). If you are going to carry everything yourself, the back system is most important. A strong and comfortable hip-belt is vital if carrying heavy loads. All the straps must be easily adjustable; carrying the bag for hours necessitates changing the position of the load often. The size of bag required for an independent trek depends on how much of the load you can share with your companion, on the time spent in the area where no food is available, and so on. A rucksack of around 80l capacity seems to be a minimum requirement. Remember to make use of the space and that it will be easier to carry the load if you pack everything inside the bag instead of attaching some items to the outside.