EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK NEPAL - Ultimate Packing List!🇳🇵

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

🔔 WE FORGOT SOME STUFF! The most important: EARPLUGS (!). There are so many street dogs outside and they all start to bark in the evening, so you really need earplugs! And we also forgot a cap for the sun and sunglasses. That’s it. Thanks for watching and we are wishing you all the best for your EBC trek adventure! If you have any questions about the trek, just let's know! We're happy to help you. 😊

[@mrinalbhirud8421]

Very helpful !!

[@jadechen3617]

Such a nice couple you two! Appreciate all the practical tips and the down to earth attitude, keep it coming!

[@johnlawrence2757]

Dogs are a bit of a problem in the big cities: but in Khumbu Valley they hardly exist. For a good night’s sleep keeping warm is the biggest problem

[@Carcamper.Telugu]

Sleeping bag.... Diu need -20sleepg bag in December end January?

[@johnlawrence2757]

@@Carcamper.Teluguyou bet! Nighttime temperatures are below zero - altitude!

[@tonygriffin_]

Interesting video. I did all three of my EBC treks solo, first back in 1998, walking from Jiri to Lukla over 10 days and then Lukla to EBC and back to Lukla over another 12 days or so, then again in 1999 and 2000, Lukla to EBC and back with a summit of Imja Tse on the 2nd trek. It was easier in some ways - didn't have to worry about mobile phones, internet access or how a digital camera would hold up to those Minus 20C nights at Lobuche as none of those things were generally available at the time! I took a 35mm camera (Pentax Espio, compact but with what was the biggest zoom lens available as part of the body). I took hundreds of photos and got them developed in Khatmandu as it was about a fifth of the price of having them done in the UK. I carried a double-sleeved cup with an iodine filter built in that was easy to carry and that I could dip into rivers and streams without worrying about what was in the water - it was 90% glacier water so just very, very cold. I miss Nepal so nice to get some glimpses of it again. Thanks for that.

[@dixonpeter]

Wow, great advice, I'm going in March and all the video's I've seen state the obvious all the time. You've answered a lot of my questions that I couldn't find straight answers too! Thanks!

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Thanks and good luck 🙌🙌

[@erik_carter_art]

I'm so happy to be able to binge-watch your videos! ^_^ You're my new favorite travel couple! Hehe

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Hey, Thanks Eric... we really apprecite it :) :)

[@NapoleonDynamites]

Great video as always informative and entertaining 👍

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Thanks 😊

[@justas_hikes]

Thank you for the information. Peak design clip is really a game changer if you make videos. I'm looking forward to do Everest Base or Annapurna circuit this year.

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Thank you and good luck, they are both amazing trek and have their own charm

[@nama5257]

Brilliant video with really good info. Thanks a lot.

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Thank you, we are glad this video helped you in some way 😁

[@gannuganesh891]

You guys are awesome loved your every videos.

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Thank you very much for your support :)

[@sheenasiega7383]

Hi, what was Myra’s down jacket/rain jacket? Thanks

[@ITRAVELHD]

what is the total cost including hote, accommodation, baggege cost, plane ticket, food and all. Final Cost Plz (Approx)

[@akashpoudel3942]

Financial part. Can you explain about your expenditure in total ebc trekking.

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

That video is coming 😄

[@tenu-vaskar]

thanks for sharing. This gonna help us planning. We are looking forward to do Everest Base next year 🤩

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

So exciting!! You will love it 😄😄

[@dearadventuree]

Very informative.... thank you 🙂

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

My pleasure 😊

[@sowjanyaedumudi357]

Great video guys. What camera gear did you guys take and how did you manage all the charging stuff!

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Hey, we took 2 mirrorless cameras, 4 batteries and a tripod. Some places you had to pay, and there were also some cafés where you can eat and spend a certain amount and then charge for free.

[@NomadBaba]

*Amazing Achivement 👏❣️ I al also did 2700 km walk without single lift or vehicle "Jaipur To Kanyakumari By Walk 👣"*

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

wow that sounds tough... Good job

[@Nishantkumar-pg7fy]

Thanks guys :) You saved a lot of time and I’ve saved your video. Will watch again while shopping for next hiking 😁😁

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Thank you Nishant, 😀we are glad this video helped you to plan you next hiking trip.

[@pocketduces]

Guys, great video and informative. Can you please share the link for the Buff, Adi mentioned. Thanks, and you guys are awesome. Congrats on the trek.

[@pocketduces]

Btw, I subbed. Keep it up guys.

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Thanks for your sub! 🤗 I would really recommend taking a buff from the real brand buff! All the other ones are not that good. They don't sell that one anymore, but the have buffs for cold weather, that should be good!

[@NilsKrämer-y9x]

where did you get the down shoes ?

[@myhandle321]

2 important questions that probably nobody discussed so far. 1. Booking of the teahouses? What was your experience and what would you recommend for the solo hikers? 2. Potable water in the whole trails - how much did you carry when you started and what was your strategy to refill the bottles? Thanks!

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

We never booked any teahouse, just show up! I do think you have to take a 2 person room, but it will be still cheap. We took enough water in the morning until lunch and there we filled up enough for the end destination. Was never a struggle! Good luck preparing 😄

[@LuckyAirboat-gn1bu]

Appreciated Thanks 👍

[@priyeshdobariya177]

Well! I don't know why but I liked you both ! I am a traveller & mountaineer too but just not making videos. That's a bit of a difference between us. The reason for liking is you both looking so cute yaar... Love you!

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Haha thank you!! 😄🙈

[@TheSaltSirens]

What jacket did Myra have for this trek?

[@sindhubm93]

Thank you for such an informative video! I’m going next month - October 2024. I wanted to know what time of the year you went since you mentioned there were days when it did get hot.

[@szewendieu9553]

Cool! Which month were you at nepal? also the sea to summit link in description is down

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

We went in April

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

Good video. Thank you

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Glad you liked it!

[@rajibghosh5531]

I'm very happy and interested to go ebc, u r very lucky to sey but I'm trying to do ebc and arrangements to the money.

[@anuj132000]

Can you provide the link for your bomber shoes used for evening?

[@sdnalyam]

Look for Polartec Alpha Direct tops and bottoms and pair with a windshirt and wind pants.Also although exoensive there are a few companies like Montbell and Cumulus that make very light down tops. There are also a few companies who make ultralight down sleeping bags or half bags to pair with your down hoody.

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Thanks for the tips! we will look into it. we are always looking for light and good quality hiking clothes and gadgets :)

[@jorab7473]

Thanks for the informative vlog! Which month did you do the EBC? We are planning to go in October.

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Have fun!

[@biekevan9496]

Bedankt voor alle tips! Vraagje voor Myra; weet je toevallig nog waar je je down shoes hebt gekocht? 😊

[@narendramungur1489]

Thanks for info - very useful. What size bags did you have (liters).

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Hey Narendra, we had a 58liters and 60liters backpacks

[@cellentmaya1533]

Thanks for the video, very helpful. By the way, when were you there (which month)? How often did it rain? Thanks for sharing!

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

We did this hike last April and we just had a bit of snow, no rain 😀

[@cellentmaya1533]

@@LetsMeetAbroad Thanks. Last Question: how (site) did you "originally" buy your flight ticket (Kathmandu to Lukla) from... or did you buy your ticket in kathmandu?... 1000 thanks!

[@justinbecker4976]

Great video. Do you think trail running shoes would work for a trek like Langtang valley in October? I understand it's quite dry and snow at those peak side trips can be done without getting wet. On your trip about what percentage of people wore boots?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Thanks! Oh to Nepal almost everyone was wearing proper water proof hiking shoes! In Europe you see trail runners everywhere, but it seems to scary for Nepal haha 😉 I would also take hiking shoes again to Nepal, we did had snow and rain.. And it’s hard to get anything dry what’s wet because of the cold!

[@robbynatividad6857]

Hi, great information. Plan to do DIY. I wonder how much you spent for DIY?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Around $500 - $600 per head including flights :)

[@qakbot100]

You guys should invest in some Gore-Tex boots. La Sportiva or similar

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

We love our hiking shoes 😄

[@qakbot100]

@@LetsMeetAbroad I mentioned them as they are waterproof and breathable, two key characteristics. They aren’t just water resistant. So if you step in water like Adi mentioned in the video, your feet remain dry.

[@johxny360]

which month did you go?

[@shiao3990]

which month did you go? You really should mention it at the beginning of the video. Packing list could be very different

[@projnaburman2620]

Heyy!! What's the size of your backpack? Is it a 90l one?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

No! That's to big. Adi 55 liter and I 58 liter. Perfect size for us, but we take a lot of batteries and video stuff haha

[@gisselefk5549]

Hello there !! Could you tell me which month you did the trekking? Your videos are amazing 😚😚

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Thanks! We did the trek in April 😄

[@hurryingman9071]

How big a backpack did you need to trek this route without a porter? Was it 40L?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

We had 60liters backpacks, we choose the bigger option because we also had to store camera gear etc. But I think 40-45 litres is enough for EBC.

[@BulutCann]

Great video (..and loved how you got so excited about hand gloves!). Could you let me know which time of the year you went up to EBC? I’ll go in November so I’m trying to understand how I should adapt. Thanks 👍🏼

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

We went in April! 😄 enjoy your trek, it’s amazing!

[@sofiaoropesa]

can i bring a backpacking stove to heat water?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

You can, but you really don't have to! In the tea houses they can give you warm water 😀

[@davidtriyadi]

I watched all of your videos. it such a great great great video. I will get a phortse rute for avoiding the traffic. Did you guys get any Diamox while in EBC trek ??

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Thanks!! 🤗 good decision! We really loved Phortse, it was for sure the most authentic village. Yep, we got Diamox. Half in the morning half in the evening. The docter also recommended it 🙂

[@jojoey768]

Good tips for my upcoming trip to Nepal!! One thing would like to ask what is temperature inside the teahouse?

[@Carcamper.Telugu]

What month did you travel? We are travelling in December end,... Do you think we should have a -20 sleeping bag., the bag is 2.5kg ., should I not compromise on sleeping bag? Ur advise

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

We want in April. Our sleeping bags were very warm during the night. However in December there is a different story. Some tea house’s provide extra blankets, so may be you can already ask them before booking with them if they will give you extra blankets. Because in December it will be easy to just book in the spot. We did that same in April. 2.5kgs is too heavy for a sleeping bag

[@irishjonny11]

awesome info........

[@dhvcps]

Hi, did you guys ever need to use Diamox for prevention of High Altitude Sickness?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Yes we took it, still got a bit of a headache, but not that bad!

[@robbynatividad6857]

Have you guys booked your rooms one time from the start? Did you do your bookings upon arrival in katmandu? Thanks plan to do DIY

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

You don’t have to book rooms beforehand. You arrive, search around, and get a bed 😃

[@samsadj9969]

Do people carry stove? Buying the gas can after arriving nepal?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Please don’t carry a stove!! There is food everywhere for cheap! Part of the experience 😃 I have seen nobody taking it

[@kelvinong1908]

Can i know which months you’re doing this hike?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

We did the trek in April because we wanted to see the people going up the summit 😃

[@sigmalife0570]

EBT only takes you to the base? How about going all the way up?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Yes, to go to the top, you need 2-3 months haha

[@sigmalife0570]

@LetsMeetAbroad different package deal ?

[@stuartaird4925]

Hi, What was the comfort rating for your sleeping bags? in C if possible? There are three different TK options of the Sea2summit bags and I want to make sure I get the right one.

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Hi Stuart, It was this one www.snowleader.com/trek-tkii-SEAT00288.html

[@sajjp-e2g]

I am kinda debating to do solo EBC trek with Chola pass, Is finding Hotels is easy up in the mountain in November? and is there any risks of getting lost there?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Not sure about Chola pass but EBC is well marked and it won’t be peak season in November so you should be fine. However, the government has changed the rules now, that you have to go with a guide or porter. Better check with local authorities before going.

[@yasaryagmur00]

hi, when did you trek this route?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

In April

[@otiliavreja3706]

Hi guys. I am planning EBC starting 25th April and your video is full of useful info. I have just ordered a Gregory backpack & I will buy the same sleeping bag, as well. I have one question regarding the tshirts and longsleeve blouses: are them 100% merino or you had some in combination with merino and polyester? This advice will help me a lot and, for sure, save money if the combination material ones work too. Thanks and looking forward to learn from your adventures🙏

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Good to hear our video is helpful 😄 you will love the sleeping bag and backpack haha. I (Myra) had everything 100% merino from the brand Dilling. However, everything was in discount so it was a super good deal! Adi had some shirts from Decathlon as well, not 100%, and it worked perfect as well! Enjoy your EBC 😄 If you have more questions, let us know! You can also message us on Instagram.

[@roscotakeson1128]

Great list. Should you buy before arriving or in Nepal? Do you think the water may have caused your illness (even with the Aqua tabs?)

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

No for sure not the water. It started before the trek in Kathmandu, I ate street food without knowing 😔 You can buy everything in Nepal, but the real brands are the same price and fake brands are really bad quality.. medicines you can all buy in Kathmandu!

[@angela_ankur]

When did you guys went? I'm going this March. I hope it's not going to be too cold 😳😳

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

It will be cold when you are at higher altitudes but as you walk the body gets warmer.

[@antmensah242]

Planning a future trip and your videos are excellent and very informative. I have a few questions please You organised the trip through an agent so why didn’t you get a guide? Would the trip have been better with one How did you navigate the trek . We’re you provided with a map or gps? Thanks

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Thanks! We just had an agent for our flight to Lukla! The trek we did by ourselves. You really don’t need a guide.. the trek is really clear and we used maps.me on our phone 😀

[@antmensah242]

@@LetsMeetAbroad thanks. Also did you preplan your accommodations? After a long day trekking would it not be quite stressful if you then had to searching for a room and food

[@daphne5004]

Hi Myra Wat een leuke video!!! ik heb jullie lijst overgenomen want ik ben mij aan het oriënteren op een trekking naar EBC. Ik denk dat jij Nederlandse ben dus even voor het gemak mijn reactie/vraag in het Nederlands als het goed is? Draag je alleen een sport BH met een T-shirt of had je nog een hemd oid mee? Hebben jullie nog advies voor voorbereiding wat betreft conditie? Ik heb nog geen datum gepland maar wil lang genoeg van te voren mijn conditie op gaan bouwen.

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Hi Daphne! Wat leuk! En ik ben inderdaad Nederlands 😀 ik droeg alleen een bh met T-shirt, geen hemd. Tijdens het wandelen wordt het al snel super warm, dus laagjes zijn belangrijk! Hm voor conditie; wij gaan bijna dagelijks naar de sportschool, en sterke benen maken de tocht zeker makkelijker! Qua wandelen kunnen we natuurlijk niet veel oefenen in Nederland, maar maand voor onze trekking begonnen we met elke dag 1 uur wandelen. Belangrijker is om gezond te blijven haha! Ik had voedselvergiftiging in het begin en daardoor was de tocht echt mega zwaar.. wil het graag nog een keer gezond overdoen! Als je meer vragen hebt, let’s know!! 😄

[@daphne5004]

@@LetsMeetAbroad Hoi Myra Ik heb even wat verder gekeken naar jullie video's, nog gefeliciteerd met jullie huwelijk! En toen las ik idd dat jij Nederlands ben.... ja heb al gezien dat je gebak en vlees beter kan laten liggen... Ik zou dit (begin)volgend jaar wel willen doen, georganiseerd. Dus kan nog een jaar 'trainen'. Wat is het merk van jouw downjacket? Fijn dat deze ook waterdicht is! Had je ook nog een regenbroek bij je?

[@daphne5004]

@@LetsMeetAbroad Hoi Myra Had jij ook een zonnebril? Speciaal voor in de bergen of is een standaard zonnebril ook goed?

[@nanhaayesha2067]

It is a very nice and informative video. Although I have a question. How many litres was your bag pack and what was the weight of just the bag without any items in it ?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Our backpacks are around 60 liters, weight around 2-3kg. We believe the fitting is more important than the liters btw 😄

[@nanhaayesha2067]

Ok thanks 😊

[@Zumesh]

When cmg to Malaysia? It’s very nice travelling online n giving so many tips, not boring just addicted to your vlog 👍🏻 keep it up guys 👍🏻

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Thank you 😊

[@hml808]

When you refer to a room rate of 700 NPR, was it for the room and 2 beds, or did you have to pay 700 NPR per person, 1.400 NPR per night?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

No 700 per room and 2 beds 😀 but we paid for all the rooms 500 rupees, 1 time 700!

[@hml808]

@@LetsMeetAbroad Thank you so much. I’m currently in Namche Bazar .. just got back from the Everest view hotel. I thought I’m gonna die .. ha ha. Not a fan of those stairs. I still can’t figure out how you managed to carry 16 kg on your back … I admire you for that, but I’m just not in the tiptop physical shape to do that, so I decided to hire a porter here in Namche. I’m traveling solo with a very friendly guide (Santosh Maharjan) from Kathmandu.

[@CuriousTuber]

@@hml808 that's sounds interesting. Hope you great time there. How much expense did you incurred on this trek?

[@hikingzone]

Easy to find accomodations if you travel by ourselve Evening shoes 12 Euro then throw it 12 Euro is expensive

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Really easy to find accommodations, even in high season. Haha if you know the bathroom situation you can imagine why I threw the shoes away 😉

[@hikingzone]

@@LetsMeetAbroad thank you for useful info Will you tell how much did you guy's spend ...

[@jahirai8943]

Which month did you go?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

We went last April 😀

[@PierreFarrugia]

What temp you encounter ? Maybe a stupid question, after ebc you have to walk it back right ?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

We had some days where it was -1 to -5 degrees, but it didn't feel that cold while you are walking with the backpacks. Yes, after the everest base camp summit we had to walk back to Lukla :)

[@PierreFarrugia]

@@LetsMeetAbroad thanks

[@santhoshsan702]

Could you please tell how much u paid for the flight from Lukla to Kathmandu?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

I thought it was 180 dollar one way.. Helicopter was 430 dollar one way 😅

[@santhoshsan702]

@@LetsMeetAbroad thank you..

[@tulsikanodia]

What about upper body inner wear like like bra or such? How many of those had you carried?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

2, beginning I could wash later just hanging it out in the evening. Was fine 😀

[@Tommykey07]

I am doing it with Adventure Consultants in April of 2025

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Ah nice, it will be awesome. Good luck

[@aayushshrestha4342]

hey adi & mira i love your vlogs it's been almost 5 months that i've been watching it. I hope you make a vlog in kathmandhu so that i could meet you guys & much love

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

Thank you!! 😄 in 2 weeks we'll upload a video from Kathmandu! But we are not there anymore..

[@sharmakishorsharma7186]

Who will visit me in Rara lake 😊 🇳🇵

[@karipintakivi9153]

Shoes: have been there 3 times up to 6000m using joggers... no hiking boots needed.

[@sharmakishorsharma7186]

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[@SukraTamangVlogs]

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[@johnlawrence2757]

You must by law have a qualified guide now. Ear plugs for dogs? Are you mad? Carrying a 13 kilo backpack up an incline to, ultimately 5,000 metres no job for a sedentary couple. Believe me. And at night goes down to -15 and tea shops don’t have heating and only provide one measly blanket

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

You’ll need ear plugs, believe me. We met many people who didn’t and it was there biggest regret. Nights without sleep because of it.

[@JindřichEkl]

not in the Kumbu valley. you still can trek solo ;) search better ;)

[@johnlawrence2757]

@@LetsMeetAbroad well: I was in Nepal four times in four years and I never met anyone who either used ear plugs or regretted not using them. Maybe you should see a shrink? As for solo trekking in Kumbu valley. It’s possible it will be allowed for very experienced trekkers, but I doubt anyone else will be issued with the special pass required. And I expect it will be a total ban within a couple of years

[@herathmudieyansalagamillaw8406]

good.

[@Nana_cch]

Which month did you go?

[@LetsMeetAbroad]

In April :)