Everest Base Camp - The Packing List

I'll kick off this blog with a post on what I am actually taking with me on the trek.  I have done a lot of reading online on what to take and what not to take and too be honest, I am really none the wiser.  I think it's a matter of take what you think, and buy/leave behind anything else.  It's hard to know what to take at what time of year.  We are doing this trek in mid October.

Daypack
I am taking this 40l Blackwolf pack, this one served me well on the Inca Trail last year.  However since then I have read up a whole lot more on daypacks and if I had my time again I'd probably go with something different (split inner storage, better inner pockets), but for now it will be fine.

Jackets
This is one I am not to sure about so I plan to take all four then leave whatever I don't need behind.

• Berghaus down vest
• North Face Nuptse down jacket
• Vigilante Lightweight jacket
• Rain jacket

Pants

• 1 pair of waterproof pants
• 1 pair of lightweight hiking pants
• 1 pair of fleece pants to wear of a night time at the teahouses

Tops

• 2 long sleeve active base layers
• 3 lightweight wicking t-shirts
• 1 long sleeve shirt
• 1 Fleece jumper (sweater)

Thermals

• 1 pair of merino long sleeve and long pants 

Gloves

• 1 pair woollen
• 1 pair waterproof

Headwear

• 1 cap for when it's warm out....gotta protect that bald head!
• 1 beanie

Footwear

• AKU low cut hiking boots.
• North Face Traction mule slippers for nights at the tea houses
• Flip flops if I actually decide to take a cold shower

Miscellaneous

• Head torch
• Elastic clothesline
• Nepali phrase book
• Large poncho.  This was awesome on the Inca Trail when the rain came down.  Again, might leave this one at the hotel if it is not required.

Of course I also have a swag of medical stuff and toiletries.


I'll review this post once I get back and notify what was necessary and what wasn't.

Here are some pics:

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