Hey there!
Ok I know, I know… Amanda (you say) it is not even the end of August and you’re packed for a trip in early October? Already?.
Why yes, yes I am packed and I’ve actually been packed/in the process of packing since June. I’m a creature of organization and habit and my brain turns to mush if I don’t figure things out way beforehand, ok?
I’ve been reading a lot on minimalist travel and sustainable travel so I’ve tried to pack the least amount of stuff for this trek and also acquire eco-friendly/biodegradable products. I intend to bring out any garbage I bring in. Keep an eye out for my follow up article where I list everything I actually used for the trip!
Without any further ado here is the list of everything I packed for a 12-day trek to Everest Base Camp.
**Edit Jan 2019: all the stuff that has a strike through is stuff that I wish I brought (like an idiot). Don’t be me.
** a down jacket and sleeping bag were provided by my trekking company. Although I wish I brought my own sleeping bag because the rental was heavy af.
Clothing (outerwear):
- Ball Cap
Bandana(ended up buying one in Namche)Sunglasses- Camp shoes (lightweight Nike runners)
GlovesHiking boots
Clothing: (inner layers):
- Underwear (anything but cotton) x 7
- Light pants (Harem style pants) x1
- Moisture-wicking socks x6 as well as warm socks x2
- Moisture-wicking t-shirt x2
- Moisture-wicking long sleeve shirt
(I wish I brought one more) - Yoga leggings x2
- Sports bra
- Light athletic sweater
Fleece layer- Tank top with built in sports bra (freaking life saver)
Tech/Gear:
- 65L Backpack that I’ll use for the entire trek
- Flashlight/
extra batteries - Solar charger
- Phone and charger
- Water Bottles x2
- Sleeping bag liner
- Action camera with accessories and charger
- Selfie stick/ Tripod
- A power converter (universal)
- Hiking poles
- Dry bag
- Deck of cards
Filtration systemPower bank
Toiletries:
- Bandaids
- Altitude sickness medication
- Tylenol
- Extra plastic bag
- Q-tips
- Zandu Balm
- Gravol
- Biodegradable soap/ container
- Bamboo toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Emergen-C brand powder (
I wish I brought more) - Sleeping pills
- Menstrual cup (I know TMI, but whatever… this is 2018 guys)
Shepee(because squatting is a thing)Dry shampooSunscreen!!(Holy hell this one is so importantBody lotionAdvil(because sometimes Tylenol sucks)- Water purification tablets
This may seem like a lot of items but it all surprisingly fits into my 65L backpack! I didn’t include what I’ll be using for Kathmandu and Pokhara because I plan to buy most of that stuff when I’m there.
Also you might be thinking that I didn’t bring a lot of clothes… let me tell you everyone north of Namche bazaar smells like a yak and that’s just the way it is. Washing is expensive and inefficient and showers are expensive and cold as ice. #everestlife
Think I missed some important stuff? Let me know in the comments!
Hi Amanda, Are you carrying your gear or will you have a porter? Are you trekking with a tour? You need a jacket – down or microfiber. And a wind proof jacket is a good idea. Louise
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Hi Louise! Thanks for the concern, I need to update this list as I actually ended up packing less than original thought. My tour company supplied the down jacket and sleeping bag! I only ended up using the jacket once!
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