Everest Base Camp Packing List - Adventure Brothers (ultralight: 4.5 kg/10 lbs)

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@marcmanitou4182 3 жыл бұрын

There is a big basic difference between Diamox and Ibuprofen. Diamox does NOT work on the symptoms, it actually speeds up the acclimatisation process. Ibuprofen on the other hand improves the blood circulation in the brain (headache caused by HACE/brain swelling), which certainly makes life easier, but that is not acclimatisation.

@roykona6770 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Lots of useful info. We're going to EBC in a little over two weeks ( Sept. 23). This would be part of my preparation for my summit bid in Spring of 2021. In other words, I'm doing this trek twice! I'm carrying a little extra weight on this trek. I'm bringing in 5 pounds of dried up beef to give to the dogs for treats. I think the extra weight is worth it.

@HankLeukart 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Roy! Glad you liked the video. 5 pounds of beef is a lot of extra weight, but we'll count it as your luxury item. :) I hope you have a great trip, and if you have any packing questions, let me know.

@billsmith6884 4 жыл бұрын

I could watch you guys all day. I have watched your original trek video a heap of times and it always makes me want to get back out there.

@HankLeukart 4 жыл бұрын

so glad you enjoyed it!

@billsmith6884 Жыл бұрын

They did the same trek I did. What's your problem with that puss nuts?@@PoX-y4b

@marcmanitou4182 3 жыл бұрын

Ama Dablam BC has a lodge at Mingbo pasture. You can stay there for a night replacing first (acclimatisation) night in Dingpoche because they are at the same altitude.

@cagdasyildirim Жыл бұрын

Thank you for informations. Can i go down faster as much as i can. İs it causes any health problem or altitude sicknes?

@HankLeukart 10 ай бұрын

you can descend as fast as you want with no risk. it's the ascent where you need to be careful and slow.

@cagdasyildirim 10 ай бұрын

:)) i was there 1 month ago but thank you anyway. @@HankLeukart

@janicsuhran 3 жыл бұрын

best video ever about gear for EBCT

@HankLeukart 3 жыл бұрын

thanks! glad you found it helpful

@vinodkumar-bq2dy 5 жыл бұрын

only one word i can say...BEAUTIFUL.

@HankLeukart 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Vinod!

@tsgusers8845 8 ай бұрын

The temperature information would make sense if you let us know when you were hiking. You mention it being 45 degrees, but when is it 45? March? September?

@HankLeukart 8 ай бұрын

we did the trip mid November to mid December

@MenelikAlkebulan 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Am doing the base camp trek in April 2020 and your videos are very useful.

@HankLeukart 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful, Simba!

@mattmurray5280 2 жыл бұрын

In terms of trekking pants, would I be fine to get a lightweight thin water resistant pair and just get the warmth from the base layers underneath?

@SVEstrellita510b 3 жыл бұрын

Just curious: Why did you say the helicopters are more dangerous? Thanks!

@HankLeukart 3 жыл бұрын

Both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters in Nepal have major safety problems. Whether one is more dangerous than the other is up for debate, but their safety standards fall far short of those of major US and European air carriers. thediplomat.com/2019/03/high-profile-helicopter-crash-draws-attention-to-nepals-aviation-safety-problems/ thehimalayantimes.com/opinion/helicopter-country-safety-a-major-concern

@binapanchal2899 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this informative and hilarious video. If the world goes back to normal, i hope to do EBC in Sept 2021 and this was very helpful.

@HankLeukart 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! If you have any questions about planning your trip when the time comes, let me know!

@Seanjames570 4 жыл бұрын

Great video guys! We are looking forward to our trip next year, thanks for the advise you have given, one question what version of ok mani pad me hum are you using at the end of your video? can’t seem to find it anywhere. Keep Up the great work 👍🏼

@khizarhayat2937 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video but one thing should be noted Ibuprofen is strictly contraindicated if a person is having shortness of breath ,a bronchospasm or has a history of asthma.It can cause life threatening hypersensitivity reaction in these scenarios.

@HankLeukart 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@kannanpadmanabhan9058 Жыл бұрын

Excellent and very informative. Where can I get the backpack/day pack like yours?

@HankLeukart Жыл бұрын

You can try the Osprey Exos 38

@helenepelletier1344 Жыл бұрын

Hi,great informative videos,thank you! Could I please know the brand name of your brothers sunglasses?

@HankLeukart Жыл бұрын

lol they were bought in some random shop on the trail at a very high altitude in nepal, no brand name

@mirandalegg7170 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Amusing and informative. Thank you for also acknowledging that women exist as well in the trekking world! :)

@HankLeukart 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Miranda! Thanks, and glad you enjoyed the video. Some of the advice for women in this video came from my girlfriend, so we should really thank her. Yeah, I'm also working to make sure more women are represented in my hiking videos -- and always trying to get female friends to join these trips! And in the Tour Du Mont Blanc packing list video, I also got my girlfriend (in person) to give a bunch of recommendations to women hikers in terms of clothes and other gear, so hopefully that helps too! -Hank

@swathidoddamani1542 Жыл бұрын

such an fun and informative video :)

@HankLeukart 10 ай бұрын

thank you!

@hagendf 5 жыл бұрын

I'm bringing my Xero Shoes Z-trail sandals on my next trip for the evenings. Easy to pack and super minimal.

@HankLeukart 4 жыл бұрын

I've been looking at those too as a super light camp shoe. How do you like them? My only concern about them is that with Crocs or real sport sandals, you can also hike in those in a pinch (if your normal shoes are lost or destroyed), but I doubt the Z-Trail Sandals can be hiked in.

@redzero5000 4 жыл бұрын

"...total lack of basic needs, notably oxygen... I think it's over there..." just cracked me up...

@HankLeukart 4 жыл бұрын

hahaha i love that part too

@NonalignedVideos Жыл бұрын

It's always interesting to hear people who prioritize light packs over comfort recommend necessary gear. You gotta hike your own hike, but folks should understand that just because THESE folks didn't "need" a sleeping bag (or a down layer) doesn't mean you'll be comfortable or enjoy yourself without them. Most trekking companies warn clients that temperatures during any time of the year vary, especially over 4000m. Ultralighters are a special breed. Do you want to miss the best sunrise you may ever see because you packed like a gram weenie and you don't have the layers to hike up to the spot to watch it?

@HankLeukart Жыл бұрын

i agree that it's a fine line, because comfort and enjoyment is very correlated to the weight of your pack, but you also don't want to be cold. in this specific case, all the tea houses had blankets so we were rarely cold. there aren't many treks where i'd suggest no sleeping bag like we did here.

@NonalignedVideos Жыл бұрын

@@HankLeukart My point was also that just because you guys had weather that didn't require a sleeping bag doesn't mean that people going to EBC a week before or a week after didn't have temperatures 10 degrees lower at Gorak Shep. Gram weenies are so used to sacrificing creeping amounts of comfort that they are no longer typical. They don't know what it's like to have normal standards of comfort. NOBODY should ever take the advice of an ultra-lighter if they're not an ultra-lighter themselves. or do so at your own peril or misery. Also--some people sleep warmer than others.

@joniiscoa7557 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your EBC And all other videos, when are you two planning your next adventure ?

@HankLeukart 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jopin! We've done the John Muir Trail most recently, and that video should be uploaded sometime in the somewhat near future. What we do next after that hasn't been decided yet! -Hank

@DownTheBarrelOfaGun 3 жыл бұрын

What about trekking poles, it seems you guys used them, but didnt talk about them?

@HankLeukart 3 жыл бұрын

yeah, we use them and like them. helps to reduce strain on your knees going down and also helps you stay balanced with a pack on your back.

@thegorn 8 ай бұрын

About the antihistamines, from a Forbes article dated Sept 13 2023 "Outside the U.S., in many jurisdictions, including Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden, Benadryl is only available with a prescription. This is because as a first-generation antihistamine diphenhydramine crosses the blood-brain barrier, which causes sedation in patients. Moreover, the FDA has issued warnings that taking higher than recommended doses of the antihistamine Benadryl [sometimes called Benadryl Original] can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma or even death. The newer generation, less-sedative OTC antihistamines, such as Claritin (loratadine) and Zyrtec (cetirizine) are generally considered safer than first-generation ones."

@HankLeukart 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. While diphen has been an essential part of all first aid kits for many decades, I have seen the recent articles and studies showing that 1) it's not good for a sleep-aid because the resulting sleep quality is low and it makes you drowsy and confused even after you wake up, 2) Allegra, Claritin, and Zyrtec work faster and longer as antihistamines, and 3) long-term use of Benadryl appears to have a link to dementia, though how it is linked is not exactly clear. Based on this, I'll suggest a different antihistamine in future videos.

@thegorn 8 ай бұрын

@@HankLeukart Granted this video is from about 4 years ago and a lot has changed since then. I'm from Australia and the Benadryl Original with diphenhydramine is now prescription only, but interestingly I've still seen it in imported First Aid kits. A brand called "Adventure Medical Kits" from Littleton, New Hampshire sell a kit called "Ultralight / Watertight 0.7 First Aid Kit" at the Australian store "Paddy Pallin" which lists "Antihistamine (Diphenhydramine 25 mg)". When I read that I was like "whoah - I thought that stuff was banned in Australia!" If I bought that kit I'd replace the diphen with something else - probably Zyrtec (Cetirizine hydrochloride) because that is eliminated in the urine, and seems to have less side effects when compared to Loratadine and Fexofenadine hydrochloride based ones. But at the end of the day people just need to go with what works for them.

@andrealindh6468 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I love watching you guys

@HankLeukart 3 жыл бұрын

haha thanks, here's the silliest video we ever made together: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2GYdnh4fLqEl7s

@andrealindh6468 3 жыл бұрын

@@HankLeukart hahahah you were not exaggerating 🤣🤣🤣

@marcmanitou4182 3 жыл бұрын

About money: ATMs are not reliable even in Kathmandu, much less in Namche. Also, actually you get better exchange rates using real cash (remember cash?) from currency exchange kiosks in KTM, Boudanath has best rates. Banks have best rates, but there is bit more bureaucracy Difference can be up to 8%. When changing bigger amounts like over $500 at a time, you can haggle for slightly better rates.

@sanvir4874 2 жыл бұрын

Which is the best shoes for EBC winter trek ?

@HankLeukart 2 жыл бұрын

warm and sturdy

@songsabai3794 4 жыл бұрын

You DO need a sleeping bag. Spend some money and buy an ultra-lite,ultra warm bag that is worth its weight at the higher elevations.

@HankLeukart 4 жыл бұрын

i never got cold with the provided teahouse blankets and my sleeping bag liner, but i know some people do "run colder" than me (like my girlfriend), so people should definitely consider their past experiences

@EarlyDawnTravels 5 жыл бұрын

Your egg sandwich and cheese sandwich ordeal was hilarious. Well done. Very helpful list. NO way I'm packing only ten pounds, but I'll aspire to be like you guys! Heading to Nepal next month!

@HankLeukart 5 жыл бұрын

Hey y'all! Glad you liked the video and happy you found it helpful. If you have any other questions about trip planning, let me know and I'd be happy to answer them!