Keep in mind that while you choose the right clothes for Chadar Trek you put on warm socks, fleece, waterproof and thermal holding jackets, warm caps, and gloves. It is recommended that you first use activewear socks and then woolen socks over them.
Some essential gear to take on a Chadar trek in Leh includes a good quality down jacket, thermal innerwear, waterproof trekking boots, warm socks, gloves, a beanie or balaclava, sunglasses, a trekking backpack, a sleeping bag suitable for sub-zero temperatures, and trekking poles for stability on the icy terrain.