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/everest-base-camp-trek/ANEA/