Everest Base Camp Trek Packing List - What to Pack for EBC Trek

What to Pack for Everest Base Camp Trek - EBC Packing List

Are you planning to do the Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal but have no idea what to pack? Don't worry! In this video, I share my ultimate Everest Base Camp packing list, based on my recent trip in May 2023.

I run through all the essential items you'll need to stay safe and comfortable on your EBC hike, what to wear on the trek, and share my top tips and useful info to optimise your packing. I give my opinion on boots vs trail runners, Diamox, and any items I brought with me that I would leave behind if I did it again.

I hope you find this video helpful!

00:00 - Intro
00:36 - My EBC packing list
00:41 - Backpack
01:07 - Renting gear in Kathmandu
01:34 - Sleeping bag
01:49 - Footwear - boots vs trail runners
02:26 - Clothing
05:56 - Toiletries and medicines
06:30 - First aid kit
07:05 - Water purification tablets or drops
07:50 - Diamox
09:22 - Other essentials
10:35 - Electricals
10:57 - Cash
11:16 - Important documents
11:32 - Non-essentials
13:28 - Outro

Here is a breakdown of my packing list:

Three most essential items:
Daypack (15-20L)
Sleeping bag (4-season)
Footwear - boots or trail runners

Clothes:
Base layers (thermal top and leggings) x 1
T-shirts x 4 (2 x long sleeve, 2 x short sleeve)
Hiking trousers x 1
Fleece top x 1
Insulated mid-layer x 1
Waterproof layer x 1
Winter down jacket x 1
Underwear x 6
Socks x 4
Sun hat
Beanie hat
Sunglasses
Gloves
Buff
Sandals

Toiletries:
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Hand sanitiser
Spare toilet roll
Shampoo
Body wash
Baby wipes

Medicines and first aid kit:
Lip balm (with sunscreen)
Sunscreen
Plasters
Tape
Painkillers
Antiseptic cream
Bite cream
Mosquito spray
Prescription drugs
Imodium
Rehydration powder
Water purification tablets or drops (3 or 4 per person, per day)
Diamox (altitude sickness medication)

Other essentials:
Reusable water bottle (1 or 2 litres)
Waterproof bag cover
Travel towel
Camera (plus spare batteries and memory cards)
Cash (about $200-300 in USD and NPR)
Phone charger
Travel adaptor
Power bank
Important documents (passports, visas, insurance info)

Non-essentials:
Ear plugs
Headlamp or torch
Hiking poles
Sleeping bag liner
Entertainment (a book, journal, cards, games)
Snacks

Check out my Amazon storefront for links to all my hiking and camping gear 👇
https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/jamesb

#everestbasecamptrek #nepaltrekking #ebctrek

I did this hike with G-Adventures, who I highly recommend - ask for Gelu!
https://www.gadventures.com/trips/eve...